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Here’s a detailed history of the Dunga Gali Pipeline Track—a scenic trail naturally intertwined with colonial-era engineering:


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📜 Historical Background

In 1930, during British rule, an 8–10 inch water pipeline was laid—originating from a large steel water tank at Dunga Gali and routed via a specially carved 3 m‑wide forest track down to Ayubia and then Murree, approximately 30 km away .

The water storage tank at Dunga Gali was about 30 m in diameter and 10 m tall, built to collect spring and rainwater runoffs around Mushkpuri Peak (2,813 m high) .

Construction included the Moto Tunnel, an 80 m‑long, 2 m‑high gallery carved under the ridge between Dunga Gali and Ayubia in 1891, part of the gravity‑flow system .

The pipeline dropped nearly 1,000 m in elevation, supplying water to Murree’s growing population .



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🛠️ Later Modifications

In the 1950s, an additional pipeline was installed under Commissioner Ghiasuddin Ahmed to meet increasing water demand in Murree .

The original pipeline system was decommissioned around the 1970s, but the trail remained and evolved into a recreational walk through Ayubia National Park (~3,312 hectares) .



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🚶‍♀️ Present-Day Experience

Known popularly as the “Pipeline Track” or “Pipeline Walk”, this path runs 3.5–4 km from Dunga Gali to Ayubia, taking about 40–60 minutes on a gently descending forest trail at approximately 8,200 ft (2,500 m) elevation .

It’s an easy, well-maintained trail suitable for all ages—with benches, signage, and in winter, snow-covered beauty .

People often refer to it simply as “the pipeline trek”:

The pipeline trek in the video, connects Dunga Gali and Ayubia. It's a track of about 3.5 kms.”
“Dunga Gali pipeline track is one of the easiest track in Galiyat... approx 4KM long, approx 50‑60 min walk… huge containers for garbage collection… PKR 20 fee.”





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📉 Timeline Summary

Year / Period Event Description

1891 Moto Tunnel completed under ridge between Dunga Gali and Ayubia
1930 Main pipeline and large water tank constructed in Dunga Gali
1950s Additional pipeline added to serve expanding Murree supply
1970s approx. Original pipeline decommissioned; track preserved for hiking
1984 & 1998 Ayubia National Park declared and later expanded
Today Trail managed for tourism within the National Park, maintained and popular for walks and snow hikes



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🧭 Overview: Why It Still Matters

The Pipeline Track isn't just a hiking trail—it’s a living artifact of British-era hydraulic engineering, repurposed into a serene nature walk. As the water pipeline fell out of use, the route remained a beautiful and accessible forest trail, now nestled within Ayubia National Park under the care of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department .