The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has prepared a proposal to develop what could become Pakistan’s largest zip line in Islamabad’s Margalla Hills as part of broader plans to promote tourism in the capital.
According to reports, the proposed attraction would be approximately 2.83 kilometres long and would be developed in a mountainous valley between Daman-e-Koh and the former Monal site.
The project is part of plans to expand tourism and recreational facilities in Islamabad and provide visitors with additional attractions in the Margalla Hills.
CDA Proposes Major Zip Line Attraction
Under the proposal, the zip line would stretch for around 2.83 kilometres, making it one of the largest adventure tourism facilities of its kind planned for Pakistan.
The attraction would be located in the mountainous area between Daman-e-Koh and the site formerly occupied by Monal.
CDA officials said the proposed facility could become part of a new tourist centre in the Margalla Hills.
The project is intended to offer visitors another recreational activity while also contributing to the development of tourism infrastructure in Islamabad.
Zip Line Would Start and End at Same Point
One of the features included in the proposal is a route that would allow visitors to start and finish at the same location.
According to the plan, tourists would complete the zip-line ride through the mountainous valley and return to the starting area at the end of the experience.
Such an arrangement could make the attraction easier to access for visitors and reduce the need for separate transport arrangements after completing the ride.
Further details about the route, stations, safety arrangements and operating procedures have not yet been finalised.
Plan Aims to Promote Tourism in Islamabad
The proposed zip line forms part of wider efforts to promote Islamabad as a tourist destination.
The proposal has been linked to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s vision of developing Islamabad as a tourist city and attracting more visitors to the capital.
Islamabad already attracts visitors to locations including the Margalla Hills, Daman-e-Koh, hiking trails and other recreational sites.
The addition of a large-scale adventure attraction could provide tourists with another activity alongside the city’s existing tourism facilities.
New Tourist Centre Planned in Margalla Hills
CDA officials said the zip line could help support the development of a new tourist centre in the Margalla Hills.
The proposed centre could provide visitors with additional recreational opportunities while increasing the range of tourism facilities available in the area.
The Margalla Hills are one of Islamabad’s major natural attractions and are frequently visited by residents and tourists.
Any new tourism infrastructure in the area would therefore need to be developed alongside considerations related to the mountainous environment and visitor safety.
Project Still at Proposal Stage
The proposed zip line has not yet been confirmed as an operational project.
The CDA is currently considering it as part of its broader tourism development plans, meaning details such as construction timelines, financing, contractor selection and the eventual opening date have not been finalised.
The authority would also need to complete the relevant planning and approval processes before construction could begin.
Further information is expected once the CDA finalises the feasibility and implementation details of the proposal.
Margalla Hills Could Get New Recreational Facility
If approved and constructed, the 2.83-kilometre zip line would add another major recreational attraction to Islamabad’s tourism landscape.
The project could give visitors a new way to experience the Margalla Hills while supporting the development of tourism-related facilities in the capital.
For now, however, the zip line remains a CDA proposal rather than a confirmed construction project.
The authority’s broader tourism plans are expected to determine whether the proposed attraction moves forward and when additional details about its design and implementation become available.
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