Abbottabad is the capital city of Hazara region of eastern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is about 120 kilometres (75 mi) north of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, and 150 kilometres (93 mi) east of Peshawar, at an altitude of 1,260 metres (4,134 ft). Kashmir lies to the east.
The city is well known throughout Pakistan for its pleasant weather, high-standard educational institutions . It remains a popular hill station attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Abbottabad Board Board of Intermediate and Secendory Education is also located in Abbottabad which deals all the Hazara Region.
ABBOTTABAD:
Harnoi, a famous picnic spot on the outskirts of Abbottabad, remains to be neglected by the authorities concerned. Located on the main Nathiagali Road, Harnoi is a small town situated on the confluence of two small rivers namely Harno and Barengali, about 10km northeast of the Abbottabad city.
The famous picnic spot is endowed with natural beauty and serene environment. Different species of trees dotting lush slopes of the adjoining hills and the cold waters of springs that flow down to this point makes it a major tourist attraction. Natural springs feed the rivers, which swell as the snow in the hilly ranges of Murree and neighbouring areas begins to melt. This small town, at 15 minutes drive from the garrison city is also known as the gateway to Galyat.
However, as is usually the case, the popular picnic place faces neglect from the authorities. Lack of attention and required investment is not only depriving the district’s exchequer of income, but also taking away the luxury of enjoying a “well-managed” and “fully developed” picnic spot from the visitors. Provision of facilities, including security and a hygienic eating place, would certainly help boost the popularity of the place.
