In a Glimpse:
Murree is considered one of the most visited cities for tourist attractions. Tourists visit Muree to escape the
scorching heat at a magnificent hill resort. Mountains with lush green trees, a cool climate, clean air, lovely
valleys, and, most significantly, clouds are caressing you with joy on the highways.
Murree is famous for its spectacular scenery of pine and oak-covered mountains criss-crossed with waterfalls and
streams filled with meadows and woods.Murree is 64 kilometers away from the capital, Islamabad. It connects
Islamabad with towns in northern Punjab, KPK and Azad Kashmir via a well-built road network.
Climate
Murree's mild climate makes it a popular summer retreat destination. However, some travelers prefer visiting Murree in the winter when it is less crowded and snowy. Murree is one of the most beautiful places in the world to see snowfall in the winter. People enjoy several winter activities, such as snowball fights and ice skating.
Places to Visit
The Mall Road:
Mall road is the most famous visitors’ spot and marketplace in Murree. Therefore, the hustle and bustle remain
here all the time. It has a bazaar downstairs, like 10 feet below the main Mall road.
However, if you want to save time, go to the hills during the day and Mall Road at night when you only need to
shop or eat. On both sides of the road there are food points, restaurants, and various shops.
Pindi Point:
Pindi Point is one of Murree’s most popular tourist attractions. The 1.5-kilometer chairlift trip from Pindi
Point to Bansara Gali is fun. The scenery from the chair lift is breathtaking. There are large pine trees all
around that provide a soothing effect to the eyes.
Patriata (New Murree):
On the Lower Topa, New Murree lies around 15 kilometers from the prominent Murree hills. It is a well-developed
hill station with beautiful landscapes and tall trees.
Patriata is well known for its chair lift. The ride is around 7 kilometers long in total. As soon as the Chair
lift reaches the central hill, the Kashmir mountains become visible. The cable car will take you to Patriata Hill;
from there, the view is alluring and mesmerizing. The Chair Lift and Cable Car ride is a once-in-a-lifetime
experience.You may see many beautiful scenes of nearby and distant hills. The hills are completely covered in snow
in winter and gorgeously green in the summer.
Kashmir Point:
The nighttime lighting on mall road from GPO to Pindi Point is a mesmirising sight from Kashmir Point. Likewise, Lights on neighboring mountains and valleys look like stars on Earth, giving a magnificent view from height.
Where to Stay:
As a well-known tourist destination, Murree offers a wide range of hotel options to suit all budgets. Murree also has a variety of private rooms and rest houses run by the government.
What to Buy:
Murree has a wide range of handicraft shops where tourists can buy trinkets to remember their visit to this hill area. In addition, traditional attire, headwear, carved walking sticks, jewelry, and leather goods are plentiful.
Transport modes
It takes around 2 hours to reach Murree via Expressway. You can travel to Murree by different means. Many buses and vans run from Islamabad (Faizabad) and Rawalpindi (Pirwadhai) to Murree. Daewoo Bus also goes through the Expressway.