Harnoi, Abbottabad

Harnoi is the best tourist attraction in Abbottabad. Harnoi or Harno is a small town situated 11 km east of Abbottabad on the Nathia Gali main road near Dhamtour.

Beautifull View of Harnoi valley Abbottabad

Beautiful View of Harnoi valley Abbottabad

It is surrounded by beautiful mountains of Siwalik range (sub-Himalayan) and maintains a very pleasant weather throughout the year. Harnoi is a center of tourist activities. The town is situated at the confluence of two small rivers, the Harnoi or Thhandiani (Harud Nala) and the Barengali.

It is said to be the gateway to the amazing Galiyat area and an ideal tourist spot due to its easy access and route location. It is also very famous among local tourists and residents of Abbottabad. Tourists have loved this place because of its scenic landscape and the freezing waterfalls and nearby streams.

The Harnoi River offers an ideal location for a quality retreat. On the way to Nathia Gali, a small off-road trail leads down to the river where families gather at the edge to enjoy a hearty meal and relax in the cool water. Harno picnic spot is abuzz with activities as children enjoy fun activities in the amusement park and other recreational facilities. I rode a motorbike from Abbottabad which made my journey more beautiful.

The view along the Nathia Gali road is also a very memorable experience. I followed the Nathia Gali or murre road by leaving the main Karakoram Highway N35 near CMH Abbottabad. After 3 to 4 km from Murre Chowk on Karakoram Highway, you will see a signpost on your left indicating the Thandiani Road turn left. This is Thhandiani Chowk Abbottabad, here you can see the upstream Dor river called Darkhan Katha. Dhamtour is the first big town within 5 km. Dhamtour is a beautiful town spread over both sides of the Nathia Gali road. I stopped for a while just past Dhamtour when I saw a cabin on my right-hand side ziplining over the Harno River.

I captured the view on my DSLR and went to the Zipline management office to enjoy the cable car ride over the Harno River. I got a special discount and paid only PKR 500 for this 500 meters long journey. It is worth mentioning that this deal included a stop in the middle of the journey right above the Harno River for a photo shoot, as well as a stay at the other end for a photo shoot. So I enjoyed it a lot and also took many photos including the charismatic ones.

By the time I reached Harnoi, it was 3:00 PM so the shadows of things were long and the sun was going east which was the best time for photography. I stopped 200 meters before Harnoi to visit the western suspension bridge for photograph of Harnoi valley. Just a short drive from Harnoi, Samundar Katha Lake offers another breathtaking spot for nature lovers and adventure seekers in Abbottabad.

Below is brief separate information about Harnoi for tourists and visitors who are planning to visit Harnoi Abbottabad. Your comments are fine at the bottom of this page, if you find this information helpful or if you want to add more information to this page, please let me know.

Thai Chair Lift or Zipline Cabin near
Dhamtour Abbottabad on Nathia Gali road

Thai Chair Lift or Zipline Cabin near Dhamtour Abbottabad on Nathia Gali road

Top Attractions for tourists in Harnoi

Harnoi is located with easy access at the gateway of Galiyat (tourists hub)
Harnoi maintains Cold weather around the year
Located in a narrow valley at the confluence of two rivers Harno and Barengali
The main attraction is, without exaggeration, the river Harno or Dor
Man-made Harnoi Lake near Isfania Continental Hotel
Play and Fun Parks for Kids like Hazara Amusement City
Other nearest places for tourists like Harnoi & Karlan Waterfalls
Scenic and charismatic views
Snowfall during winter
Ziplining (also called Flying Fox or Fun line)
Thai chair lift near Dhamtour
Beautiful suspension bridges for photography
Hospitable and warm people

West Suspension Bridge on Harno River Harnoi Abbottabad

Best Tourist Amenities in Harnoi Abbottabad

Beautiful asphalt road

Hotel accommodation

The accommodation is clean and tidy

Recreation and fun activities

Ensured Public Safety

Hospital

Masjid

Halal Food

Attractive seating by the road

Traditional sitting by the river

24/7 Mobile and internet service

Natural gas for cooking, heating

Best management of cleanliness by local government

Harnoi Valley View from beautiful roadside seating at the entrance of Harnoi Abbottabad

Top Tourist Activities in Harnoi Abbottabad:

Tourists can look forward to activities in Harnoi Abbottabad. Some are fascinated by the public sector and some by the government sector. However, some activities can be done by yourself while maintaining personal and public safety.

Enjoying local and continental food

BB Que
Recreational activities
Boating in the Harnoi Lake
Camping
Horseback riding
Harnoi zipline
Swimming
Camping
Tracking
Photography
Sky circling
Carousels
View of the river
View of waterfall and shower
View of the suspension bridges
View of the Harnoi River from the Thai chairlift
Self-based Rafting in the Harnoi river

West Suspension Bridge Harnoi a beautiful place for photography of the valley

West Suspension Bridge Harnoi is a beautiful place for photography of the valley

Nathi Gali Indicator near Harnoi Abbottabad

Amazing Harno River View

Top Hotels and restaurants in Harnoi Abbottabad:

The following hotels and restaurants are not only the best hotels in Harnoi but also in the Abbottabad region for tourists and other visitors. These hotels are very well known and they facilitate visitors very well, the average price for a single room is 11 USD to 35 USD depending on the quality of accommodation and location. In addition, almost all hotels have free in-room Wi-Fi, laundry, tea bar, and restaurant, and room service is also available. However, coffee is served in a few of them.

List of 11 best hotels in Harnoi

Galyat Gateway Hotel and Restaurant
Hotel with a red roof
Hotel Isfania Continental
Harnoi Shinwai Hotel
Apartments Pine Paradise
Nadi Kanara Restaurant
Nain Sukh Hotel and Restaurant
Hotel Desi Ghee Paratha
Pension Zoaish
Pension Kashi
Hotel Drivers

In case you are not staying in Harnoi then many hotels and restaurants are available in Abbottabad and Nathia Gali but their rent is higher than Harnoi. 52 hotels are available in Abbottabad at a distance of 11 km and 50 hotels are available at Nathia Gali at a distance of 20 km from Harnoi.

Harnoi is just one of the many attractions in Abbottabad. To explore more, check out our list of Famous Places in Abbottabad that every traveler must visit.