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Abbottabad, apart from being famous for its educational institutions and Military Academy, also serves as the gateway to almost all-beautiful places in Pakistan. The formidable karakorams the enchanting Himalayas and the deadly Hindukush can all be approached from Abbottabad.
Though the importance of the city has been a little diminished by the completion of Karakoram Highway Because in the past. The only track available to reach karakorams was through Babusar pass, which in its turn could only be approached through Abbottabad. In spite of this development the city continues to be a transit city for the tourists. Abbottabad is the junction from were one can go to places like Hunza Gilgit, Baltistan, Skarakoran Range, One can reach Swat Swati Kohistan, Dir and Chitral of the Hindukush Range, and one can approach Naran. Saiful-Maluk shogran and Babusar pass of the Himalayan Range, Neelum, Lipa and Jhelum Valley of beautiful Azad Kashmir are also connected through Abbottabad.
Abbottabad was named after Mr. James Abbot. First Deputy Commissioner of the district. While other hill stations are deserted during winter this place has visitors due to the bracing winter, The place has beautiful gardens Jinnah Garden, Ladies Garden and another garden maintained by the Cantonment Board to the end of Mansehra road is the parade ground which is a splendid stretch of turf with plenty of room for polo, football, hockey of the station to the west is the Bridge Circular road idea for walks and picnics.