Pipeline Track
The easiest walk in the Galiyat: a flat forest path from Dunga Gali to Ayubia along an old water pipe.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Highest point
- 2,500 m
- Season
- All year
- Level
- Easy, flat 3.5 km
Rs 3,300 per person from Islamabad · Rs 7,000 from Lahore
Reserve seats
About this trip
The track follows a buried pipe that has carried water from Dunga Gali to Murree since British times. It is almost flat, 3.5 km long and shaded by pines the whole way.
Look out for yellow-billed blue magpies and finches. Fog, sun and rain can all arrive in the same hour.
- Start
- Dunga Gali
- End
- Ayubia
- Distance
- 3.5 km
- Walking time
- About 1.5 hours
How the day goes
- 12:00 am
Lahore departure
By motorway or GT Road.
- 7:00 am
Islamabad departure
Via the Murree Expressway.
- 11:00 am
Dunga Gali
Start the walk to Ayubia.
- 3:00 pm
Lunch
Freshly cooked lunch at the end of the track.
- 8:00 pm
Islamabad
Drop-off, then Lahore by about midnight.
Upcoming dates
What the price covers
Included
- Air-conditioned Coaster or Grand Cabin from Lahore or Islamabad
- Breakfast and a freshly cooked lunch
- Trip leader and guide
- First-aid kit
- Toll taxes and parking
Not included
- Activity tickets such as rafting, chairlifts, zip-lines and cable cars
- Personal shopping, snacks and tips
What to bring
- Walking shoes with good grip
- A litre of water
- A warm layer, even in summer
- Cap and sunscreen
- A small backpack
- Your original CNIC, or passport
Safety on this trip
Forest trails with some steep or slippery parts. Your guide walks with the group, sets the pace and turns back if the weather changes. Tell us about any health condition when you book.
On this trip
Questions about this trip
How do I pay and how much is the deposit?
A deposit holds your seats and the balance is paid before departure. Pay by bank transfer, JazzCash, easypaisa or cash at our office, then send us the screenshot.
Do children pay?
Children under two travel free. Ask us about prices for older children.
What if I need to cancel?
Tell us as early as you can. The cancellation and refund terms are written on your booking before you pay the deposit.