Climbing Guide: Legacy Wall – Trail 3 Area, Margalla Hills
Legacy Wall is one of the most accessible and well-liked crags in Margalla. It features a series of well-bolted sport climbs across a wide grade range. With good quality limestone, excellent bolting, and varied climbing styles, it’s a perfect spot for climbers seeking good challenges around Islamabad. Most routes stay dry even in light rain, […]
Climbing Guide: God Rock – Said Pur Area, Margalla Hill
God Rock is an overhanging limestone crag dramatically concealed behind the Said Pur valley, with powerful, pumpy climbing and dark shade all day long. It’s one of the few places on Margalla that can be climbed in summer because of the crag´s location in the dense forest and also rain shelter. While the climbing is […]
Rock Climbing Guide: Beetle’s Nest – Said Pur Area, Margalla Hills
Beetle’s Nest is the highest climbing crag in Islamabad’s Margalla Hills and the only multi-pitch sport climbing route. It features Islamabad’s finest quality rock with its face and crack climbing mix. Due to much sun exposure, it is ideal in winter and off-season. Ideal Time/Season: Best in winter and chilly spring/fall days. Too exposed for […]
Rock Climbing Guide: Jungle Rock – Daman-e-Koh, Margalla Hills
Jungle Rock is the best destination in Margalla for hard sport climbing, with steep overhangs and long sustained routes. Popular for its enduro pumpy climbing and big climbing, the crag has quickly become Islamabad’s climbing center. Ideal Season/Time: The best time is in cooler months. The wall gets shaded from early afternoon. Dry for most […]
Rock Climbing Guide: Bua Ghus, Aliabad – Hunza
Bua Ghus is a roadside sport climbing crag located in Aliabad, Hunza, near the Government Boys College on Madal Gan Road. It’s one of the most accessible climbing spots in the valley, with routes starting just a few steps from where you park. Ideal for both beginners and experienced climbers, Bua Ghus is gaining popularity […]