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Kotli Satiian – A place gifted with beautiful getaways and mesmerizing hill stations is on its way to becoming another hill station. Positioned near the banks of Jhelum River, Kotli Sattian is a subdivision of Rawalpindi. The region is shielded by Soan River from the southwest, while its northwestern division is near the queen of hill stations – Murree.

Boasting of captivating view of the hills, and cultural ethos that speak of simplistic living amidst nature and harmony – Kotli Sattian is home to a population of almost 100,000 people. The people of Kotli Sattian are referred to as Pahari people. The highest point being the Phofandi peak is over 7,035 feet above sea level and the lowest point 1,587 feet above sea level.

It is a land of inspiring natural beauty. To top it off, it’s the availability of numerous can’t-miss experiences ranging from camping, sightseeing to trekking which makes the place tenfold worthwhile. With its name derived from the mountain town as Kotli and the Satti, the delightful station standing only 50 km apart from Islamabad via Lehtrar Road is a real treat to the eyes. The terrain enjoys long and clear summers while winters are short, cold and mostly cloudy with the temperature dropping as low as 2 degrees. Keeping that in view, the best time of the year to visit Kotli Sattian is from March until December. It is interesting to know that Kotli Sattian is amongst one of the four places: Fort Munroe, Murree and Soon Valley, which experiences snowfall in winters.