The city of Abbottabad was founded in 1853 by Major James Abbott who was the first Deputy Commissioner of Abbottabad. It is a small but organized and clean town surrounded by green hills at an elevation of 1255 meters from sea level with a mild weather throughout the year. Apart from being a city of beautiful landscape and peaceful environment, it is also a source of attraction for the people from all over Pakistan due to its educational services. The city of Abbottabad lies at the threshold of Northern Pakistan. From anywhere across Pakistan, this city is easily reachable. It is only two hours drive from Islamabad, the capital of our country. One can say that all roads in Pakistan lead to Abbottabad.

One often hears it said that travel broadens the mind: if you stick to only one place, your ideas remain narrow, where as if you travel; you see new customs, eat new food, do new things, meet more people and come back with broader vision. Certainly exposure to more places, helps broaden one's mind. The city of Abbottabad has a lot many places in its surroundings to visit and learn about. The beautiful areas of Pakistan like Gilgit, Narran, Thandiani, Galliat and Murree are all very close to Abbottabad. Indeed Abbottabad is a place which is a source of attraction for many tourists and travelers due to its serene environment and nearby places which are as delightful as seventh heaven.