Usman Bird Eye View: A Hiker’s Paradise

Getting There

• Walking

  Start from the main bus station in Abbottabad, which is located near the city center. Exit the bus station and head south on Mansehra Road. Continue straight for about 1 km until you reach the roundabout. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Iqbal Road. Walk along Iqbal Road for approximately 1.5 km, passing local shops and eateries. Once you reach the end of Iqbal Road, turn left onto Murree Road. After walking for another 500 meters, look for the sign for Usman Bird Eye View on your right. Follow the path leading uphill; it is a hiking trail that takes you directly to the viewpoint. The total walking distance from the bus station is around 3 km, and it may take you approximately 40-50 minutes depending on your pace.

• Bicycle

  If you have access to a bicycle, start from the Abbottabad city center. Head south on Mansehra Road for about 1 km until you reach the roundabout. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Iqbal Road. Cycle along Iqbal Road for approximately 1.5 km, enjoying the scenery. When you reach the end of Iqbal Road, turn left onto Murree Road. Continue cycling for about 500 meters, then look for a sign indicating Usman Bird Eye View on your right. There is a path that leads uphill, which you can ride your bike on for a short distance before it becomes a hiking trail. The total cycling distance is about 3 km and should take around 15-20 minutes.

• Local Transport (Rickshaw)

  From the Abbottabad city center, you can take a rickshaw to reach Usman Bird Eye View. Head to the nearest rickshaw stand and inform the driver that you want to go to Usman Bird Eye View. The drivers are generally familiar with local landmarks. They will take you along Mansehra Road, passing the roundabout and Iqbal Road, then onto Murree Road. Ask the driver to drop you off at the sign for Usman Bird Eye View on Murree Road. The rickshaw ride will take approximately 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic.