Trail 4 Islamabad || Dhok Jeevan loop || Complete Guide || Solo Hike

Trail 4 Islamabad (Dhok Jeevan loop) is a regular trail of Margalla Hills National Park. It is located on Pir sohawa road near Islamabad zoo.
Parking of Trail 4 Islamabad:
At wild mild cafe on Pri sohawa road there is a board installed directing towards trail 4 Islamabad. The parking is spacious and secure.
Wild Mild Cafe at trail 4 Islamabad:
The cafe is visited by hundreds of young girls and boys, families, tourists and hikers going for trekking on trail 4 Islamabad. Cafe offers snack items like french fries, sandwiches, pakora, rice , tea , coffee, water bottle, biscuits etc.
Ambience of the cafe is peaceful and relaxed. Having facility of washroom with water facility available at this trail makes it a good choice to select among regular trails of margalla hills national park.
Map and Gate of trail 4 Islamabad:
CDA and wildlife management board had done an excellent job to give valuable information for hikers and trekkers in the form of map with arrow directions making it easy to locate the trail , understand difficult and confusing turns.
Trail 4 Islamabad is a narrow track:
Unlike other regular hiking trails of Margalla Hills National park, trail 4 Islamabad is quite narrow track covered and passes through dense forest. Due to thick forest presence of rare wildlife cannot be ruled out. Wild boars and monkeys among the most common present in the area.
Water stream at trail 4 Islamabad:
There is a water stream that used to flow within 500 meters of trekking. Currently water stream is seasonal, flowing in monsoon season that is from July - September.
Elevation gain at trail 4 Islamabad:
Trail 4 Islamabad is flat trekking at the beginning with reasonable elevation gain of max 1000 meters. After 1 km of trekking the trail becomes a bit steep.
Trail 4 Islamabad is loop track:
Trail 4 Islamabad is a loop trail of above 10km passing entirely through dense forest becomes tiring journey sometimes. From the top of the loop, one path leads to "Talhar Mor" on main pir sohawa road. One can take a lift / hitchhiking , hiring ride hailing service back to parking area of trail 4 Islamabad.
Tips for beginners going on trail 4 Islamabad:
Following guideline is carefully prepared to cater the needs of hikers and tourists going out for the 1st time on trail 4 Islamabad:
Carry a hiking stick
Set realistic goal keeping in mind about your capacity and endurance.
Have plenty of water during summers, at least 1 liter of water recommended.
Cucumber is a good addition to keep along having 96% of water element.
Keep dry fruits , nuts and energy bar like chocolates or biscuits.
Accompany some partner if its your 1st attempt to go for complete 10km loop.
Do not litter and carry trash to bins provided at the parking area.
Happy hiking!
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Informative video. Thank you sir.

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