Dagri Bangalow Trek
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 7.59 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,629 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Difficult
- Elevation loss
- 2,310 ft
- Max elevation
- 9,593 ft
- TrailRank
-
85
4
- Min elevation
- 7,601 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Moving time
- 3 hours 35 minutes
- Time
- 5 hours 3 minutes
- Coordinates
- 2209
- Uploaded
- June 5, 2021
- Recorded
- June 2021
near Moji Dhara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan)
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Itinerary description
The trail, originally established by the British Empire, spans from Thandiani to Miranjani, and further extends to Murree. This historical route served as a mule trek for the British Forest Department.
Parking facilities are available at the trailhead, marked by a forest post. Typically, officials are present, ensuring the safety of your vehicle while you explore the trail.
The path leading to Miranjani is relatively short but features a continuous ascent. The initial section can be challenging due to the steep incline. Throughout this stretch, the trail is well-defined, offering only one route to Miranjani.
Beyond Miranjani, the journey continues towards Moon Meadows, an adjacent peak known for its lush greenery and suitability for camping. However, if you wish to extend your trek, bypass the meadows and head towards Keyali ne Gali. The distance to this point from the trailhead is approximately 8 kilometers, with another 4 kilometers to reach Dagri Forest Guesthouse. While the trail ahead is less demanding, it can still be tiring. It's advisable to take short breaks of no more than 5 minutes but keep progressing.
Dagri itself is a remarkable location. Here, you can take a moment to recharge with a cup of coffee or tea.
The Bangla, constructed by the British Government in the early 1900s, served as residential quarters for security officials. It provided a comfortable retreat amid the picturesque and serene surroundings of Abbottabad, KPK.
The total trekking distance covers 24 kilometers, making the overall experience challenging, especially for beginners. From Dagri, the return journey takes you back to the starting point. If you're up for more adventure, you can extend your trek to Berin Gali, which is another 8 kilometers away. From there, you can opt for a jeep ride to exit to Abbottabad. Some avid hikers even push on to reach Thandiani Top. However, for a day trip, it's advisable to head back.
Parking facilities are available at the trailhead, marked by a forest post. Typically, officials are present, ensuring the safety of your vehicle while you explore the trail.
The path leading to Miranjani is relatively short but features a continuous ascent. The initial section can be challenging due to the steep incline. Throughout this stretch, the trail is well-defined, offering only one route to Miranjani.
Beyond Miranjani, the journey continues towards Moon Meadows, an adjacent peak known for its lush greenery and suitability for camping. However, if you wish to extend your trek, bypass the meadows and head towards Keyali ne Gali. The distance to this point from the trailhead is approximately 8 kilometers, with another 4 kilometers to reach Dagri Forest Guesthouse. While the trail ahead is less demanding, it can still be tiring. It's advisable to take short breaks of no more than 5 minutes but keep progressing.
Dagri itself is a remarkable location. Here, you can take a moment to recharge with a cup of coffee or tea.
The Bangla, constructed by the British Government in the early 1900s, served as residential quarters for security officials. It provided a comfortable retreat amid the picturesque and serene surroundings of Abbottabad, KPK.
The total trekking distance covers 24 kilometers, making the overall experience challenging, especially for beginners. From Dagri, the return journey takes you back to the starting point. If you're up for more adventure, you can extend your trek to Berin Gali, which is another 8 kilometers away. From there, you can opt for a jeep ride to exit to Abbottabad. Some avid hikers even push on to reach Thandiani Top. However, for a day trip, it's advisable to head back.
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Car park
7,481 ft
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Panorama
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Tree
Intersection
Wilderness hut
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This is the Number one hike in Pakistan, in terms of closeness to the big cities and airports, in terms of planning and design, in terms of historical value, in terms of biodiversity, in terms of number of visitors, and arguably, in terms of scenery. Its a one night camping trip with many possible routs, both in and out. Every beginner should try this track before moving on the higher tracks in the Northern areas. The track is rather crowded in the high season, best time of the year is Autumn, September to November. Its inaccessible with normal gear if snow falls in winter mostly January till April. Camping at the Bangla is a unique experience in it self, it seems rather haunted, badly damaged, in the middle of a unique ecozone. with flying squirrels and leopards lurking in the thick forest going to the spring nearby is another wonderful activity, that you can enjoy while staying there. The night view towards Abbottabad is awesome and there are spots where mobile signals can be found. Beware of the black scorpions and local staff.
Are there black scorpions in the region?
Big ones bro... actually more inside the bangla than anywhere else...
great rendering of the track man... its not easy to find it in these satellite images... big thumbs up
Thank you!
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This is the Number one hike in Pakistan, in terms of closeness to the big cities and airports, in terms of planning and design, in terms of historical value, in terms of biodiversity, in terms of number of visitors, and arguably, in terms of scenery. Its a one night camping trip with many possible routs, both in and out. Every beginner should try this track before moving on the higher tracks in the Northern areas. The track is rather crowded in the high season, best time of the year is Autumn, September to November. Its inaccessible with normal gear if snow falls in winter mostly January till April. Camping at the Bangla is a unique experience in it self, it seems rather haunted, badly damaged, in the middle of a unique ecozone. with flying squirrels and leopards lurking in the thick forest going to the spring nearby is another wonderful activity, that you can enjoy while staying there. The night view towards Abbottabad is awesome and there are spots where mobile signals can be found. Beware of the black scorpions and local staff.
Good walking
Is this track doable on mountain bike?
Nobody has tried it before in my knowledge. You would require a certain level of skill for doing it on a bike, at least till Miranjani. Onwards it isn't that difficult