Thandiani facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Thandiani
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Hill station
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Thandiani, Galyat
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 Thandiani
Location in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Thandiani
Location in Pakistan
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Abbottabad District |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Thandiani is a beautiful hill station in the Galyat area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan. Its name means "very cold," which perfectly describes its cool climate. Thandiani is located in the northeast part of Abbottabad District. It is about 37.5 kilometers (23 miles) from Abbottabad city.
This lovely spot sits in the foothills of the mighty Himalayas. To the east, across the Kunhar River, you can see the snow-covered Pir Panjal mountains of Kashmir. Looking north and northeast, you'll spot the mountains of Kohistan and Kaghan. To the northwest are the snowy ranges of Swat and Chitral. The hills of Thandiani are quite high, reaching about 2,750 meters (9,022 feet) above sea level. Many different groups of people live here, including the Qureshi-Damal, Karlal, Syed, Awan, Abbasi, and Gujjar tribes.
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History of Thandiani
Thandiani was first leased to members of the Battye family during British India times. They were Christian missionaries and also worked in civil and military services. Later, the Battye family gave this land to the church.
During the British Raj (British rule), a sanatorium (a place for rest and recovery) and other buildings were set up here. These facilities were mainly for missionaries, church staff, and officers from the nearby military base in Abbottabad. Thandiani also had some private European homes, a camping area, a small market, and a little church called St. Xavier in the Wilderness. These places were only used during the warm summer months.
Visiting Thandiani: A Tourist's Guide
Thandiani is known for its wonderful weather and green scenery in summer. In winter, it transforms into a snowy wonderland. Many tourists from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and all over Pakistan come to visit, especially in summer.
Because it's so high up, Thandiani offers amazing views. There are also several paths for hiking into the forests and to other nearby places. This makes it a very appealing destination for nature lovers.
One beautiful hiking path leads to Thandiani from Abbottabad. This trail goes through a place called Dagri Naka. Thandiani is also close to several famous villages like Sialkot, Chamiyali, Kotla, Basali, and Pattan Kallan. Sialkot is the closest village to Thandiani.
Nature and Wildlife in Thandiani
The mountains around Thandiani are covered in thick forests. This is different from many other hill stations nearby, where trees have been cut down over time. These forests are home to various animals.
- Wild Animals: You might spot leopards and monkeys.
- Birds: Several kinds of pheasants live here.
- Rare Creatures: Keep an eye out for the increasingly rare flying squirrel and the pine marten.
The 2005 Earthquake
In 2005, a big earthquake hit the region, known as the 2005 Kashmir earthquake. Thandiani and its surrounding villages were affected and suffered some damage. However, since then, the area has been developed. Today, Thandiani is a very popular and well-equipped place for tourists to visit.
