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, […]
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 […]
Climbing Permits in Pakistan’s Karakoram-Himalaya Region
The court case concerning the hike in trek and mountaineering permit fees in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) has put the region`s tourism industry on an unstable footing, Dawn News. Even though tour operators may have welcomed the court ruling that halted the significant fee increase with approval, the ensuing uncertainty has created a state of indecision for […]