Murree, at 2,240 meters
(7,400 feet), is only an hour's drive north-east of Islamabad. Its cold
pine forests, amidst magnificent mountain scenery, make it the first
choice for a day's outing from the capital. The Galis are a string of hill
resorts along the ridge between Murree and Abbottabad, on the Karakoram
Highway.
Founded as a hill station by the British in 1851, Murree was the summer
headquarters of the government of Punjab until 1876, when the honour was
transferred to Simla. Murree remained, however, a little bit of England,
complete with The Mall for promenading, parks, churches, schools, clubs
and cafes. Since independence, Murree has once again become the summer
retreat of the governor of Punjab and, since Islamabad became the capital
of Pakistan in 1962, has expanded rapidly.
Murree is lovely all year round. In summer it is cool - even chilly in the
evening - and rain is common. In winter, the snow is piled high along the
sides of the streets. But it is extremely popular with Punjabis escaping
the heat of the plains in summer, so is too crowded for comfort from late
May to early September, especially at weekends. To beat the crowds and
still enjoy the walks, the best time to go in April-May and
September-October.
Murree Expressway
It
is one and half hours drive to Murree from
Islamabad via the 55 km well carpeted winding
road. Murree, known as the Queen of Hills
is 2,413 meters high. Beyond Murree, the
hill resorts of Ayubia, Khairagali, Bhurban,
Patriata, Dongagali and Nathiagali also
offer cool respite from the torrid heat
of plains. The Galis are a string of hill
resorts along the ridge between Murree and
Abbottabad, on the Karakoram Highway. Founded
as a hill station by the British in 1851.
Murree remains, however, a little bit of
England, complete with The Mall for promenading,
parks, churches, schools, clubs and cafes.
Since independence, Murree has become the
summer retreat of the governor of Punjab
and, since Islamabad became the capital
of Pakistan in 1962, has expanded rapidly.
Murree
is lovely all year around. In summer it
is cool - even chilly in the evening - and
rain is common. In winter, the snow is piled
high along the sides of the streets. But
it is extremely popular with Punjabis escaping
the heat of the plains in summer, so is
too crowded for comfort from late May to
early September, especially at weekends.
To beat the crowds and still enjoy the walks,
the best time to go in April-May and September-October.
Murree spreads along the top of a ridge
for about five kilometres (three miles).
At the north-east end is Kashmir Point,
with views across the valley of the Jhelum
River into Azad Kashmir. At the south-west
end is Pindi Point, looking back towards
Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Between the two
runs The Mall, at the centre of which is
the main shopping area, where most people
congregate. Numerous roads leave the Mall
and either follow the contours of the ridge
or descend to the principal road. Promenading
and shopping are Murree's main amusements,
or riding in the new chair-lifts, one from
Bansara Gali (below Murree) to Pindi Point,
the other to the top of Patriata hill (on
the road to Karor); both rides cost about
Rs. 50 and take half an hour with a change
from open chair-lift to the enclosed bubble
in the middle.
Good buys in Murree are Kashmiri shawls, furs, walking sticks, fruits
and nuts. Murree's pistachio nuts are reputed to be the best in
Pakistan.
Murree Cable Car & Chair Lift
Murree is a
got one chair lift which can release your tension
and give you a lt of pleasurable experience. You
will forget all problems. Quite easily accessible
from Rawalpindi & Islamabad as well as all major
cities of Pakistan by road. the recently
inaugurated Islamabad to murree expressway makes
it more attractive due to short distance from the
capital city Islamabad. Traveling from Islamabad
is a hassle free & comfortable drive (about 30
km). the most attractive places in murree includes
Mall road, Pindi Point & Kashmir point.
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It
is one and half hours drive to Murree from
Islamabad via the 55 km well carpeted winding
road. Murree, known as the Queen of Hills
is 2,413 meters high. Beyond Murree, the
hill resorts of Ayubia, Khairagali, Bhurban,
Patriata, Dongagali and Nathiagali also
offer cool respite from the torrid heat
of plains. The Galis are a string of hill
resorts along the ridge between Murree and
Abbottabad, on the Karakoram Highway. Founded
as a hill station by the British in 1851.
Murree remains, however, a little bit of
England, complete with The Mall for promenading,
parks, churches, schools, clubs and cafes.
Since independence, Murree has become the
summer retreat of the governor of Punjab
and, since Islamabad became the capital
of Pakistan in 1962, has expanded rapidly.
Murree is a
got one chair lift which can release your tension
and give you a lt of pleasurable experience. You
will forget all problems. Quite easily accessible
from Rawalpindi & Islamabad as well as all major
cities of Pakistan by road. the recently
inaugurated Islamabad to murree expressway makes
it more attractive due to short distance from the
capital city Islamabad. Traveling from Islamabad
is a hassle free & comfortable drive (about 30
km). the most attractive places in murree includes
Mall road, Pindi Point & Kashmir point.