Islamabad to Sangsiri Forest Park | Pine Forests & an Old Watchtower

#SangsiriForestPark #KotliSattian #FoodaholicTravellers    / @foodaholictravellers4155   Join Foodaholic Travellers on a beautiful journey from Islamabad to Sangsiri Forest Park, following a different route through Bani Gala, Simly Dam Tunnel, Karore and the old Aryari Fire Watch Tower before reaching the tall pine forests of Kotli Sattian. Instead of taking the usual routes towards the Murree hills, we travel through Bani Gala and along Simly Dam Road, passing through the mountain tunnel and stopping to admire the beautiful views of Simly Dam from above. As the journey continues beyond Karore, the landscape changes into winding mountain roads surrounded by pine trees. We leave the main road for an off-road stretch towards Aryari Fire Watch Tower, an old forest lookout overlooking the surrounding hills. Aryari Fire Watch Tower Located in the forested hills of Kotli Sattian, the Aryari Fire Watch Tower is a historic lookout dating back to the colonial era. Such towers were used by forest guards to watch for forest fires and illegal timber cutting. Today, the tower remains an interesting landmark in the area's forest heritage. Sangsiri Forest Park — Our Final Destination After visiting the watchtower, we continue towards Sangsiri Forest Park, a beautiful pine forest in Kotli Sattian, Punjab, Pakistan. The surrounding Sangseri area rises to approximately 5,400 feet (1,650 metres) above sea level, although elevations vary across the forest. Tall pine trees, beautiful forest scenery, open spaces and fresh mountain air make this a wonderful destination for a day trip from Islamabad. We spend some time walking through the forest, capturing aerial views and enjoying a cup of tea surrounded by the trees before ending our journey. This episode brings together mountain roads, forest landscapes, a historical watchtower, drone footage and the simple experience of exploring somewhere different. Whether you enjoy road trips, nature, mountain landscapes or discovering lesser-known destinations around the world, we hope you enjoy travelling with us. OUR ROUTE Islamabad → Bani Gala → Simly Dam Road → Simly Dam Tunnel → Karore → Aryari Fire Watch Tower → Sangsiri Forest Park VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00 The Journey Begins 01:56 Bani Gala 03:19 A Quick Car Wash 03:48 Simly Dam Road 06:26 Simly Dam Tunnel 10:09 Simly Dam View from Above 10:51 Drone Views of Simly Dam 11:57 Back on the Mountain Road 13:29 Into the Pine Forests 14:07 Turn Towards Aryari Fire Watch Tower 17:38 Off-Road Through the Mud 21:59 Drone Views of the Hills 24:34 Aryari Fire Watch Tower 26:26 Continuing Through the Hills 29:02 Arriving at Sangsiri Forest Park 31:41 Walking Among the Pine Trees 31:59 Drone Views of the Forest 32:25 Sangsiri Forest from Above 34:11 Tea Among the Pines 36:44 Goodbye from Sangsiri ABOUT FOODAHOLIC TRAVELLERS Foodaholic Travellers is about exploring places, experiencing the journey and sharing the landscapes, roads, cultures and everyday moments we encounter along the way. From mountain valleys and remote villages to forests, rivers, historical landmarks and remarkable road journeys, we bring you long-form travel experiences with real footage, natural surroundings and beautiful aerial perspectives. Our journeys are filmed for everyone who loves travelling and discovering the world, including those living far from the places they once called home. Subscribe to Foodaholic Travellers and join us for more journeys across Pakistan and beyond. Thank you for watching and being part of our journey. Foodaholic Travellers