Pipeline Track Ayubia

The Pipeline Track (aka Donga/Dunga Gali–Ayubia track) is a scenic 3.5–4 km forest trail within Ayubia National Park. Originally built by the British to carry water via a pipeline to Murree, it follows this infrastructure through dense pine forests. A highlight is the British-era Moto Tunnel (built 1891, restored 2020) – a 250‑foot passage beneath the trail. The track is largely flat with only ~200 ft gain, making it accessible to most walkers.

Trail Duration: 40–60 minutes one‑way (3.5–4 km), round-trip including photos 1.5–2 hrs.

Ayubia NP itself was established in 1984 and expanded in 1998 to its current 3,312 ha, with average elevation around 8,000 ft.

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Location:

You can start from Ayubia or you can start from Dunga Gali.

From Islamabad (80 km, ~2 hrs):
Drive via Murree–Nathiagali–Dunga Gali to trailhead.

From Abbottabad (50 km, ~1–1.5 hrs):
Via Ayubia road directly to Ayubia’s trail start; start from Ayubia and walk to Dunga Gali if preferred.

From Murree (~26 km):
Drive 20–30 minutes.

Personal Vehicles can be reached at starting points in Ayubia or Dunga Gali.