Murree:
Murree is a hill station on the border between Punjab and Azad Kashmir in Pakistan.
"Everything and anything can happen in Murree. Romance is in the atmosphere; intrigue is the air. The roads to this happy holiday’s resort embrace both the heaven and earth. In Murree it is easy to fall in love”
For the international visitor heading further north to the Galis may prove more rewarding. In summer it is cool even chilly in the evening, While light rain is common. In winter Murree hides herself under thick blanket of snow, however view tourists visit at this time and most hotels and attractions will be closed.
Get in:
There are two routes to Murree from the capital, Islamabad. It takes one hour to reach Murree from Islamabad via the old Islamabad-Murree Road, it takes 45 minutes to reach Murree from Islamabad via the 4-lane Islamabad Murree Expressway. Except for the Ialamabad Murree Highway all other roads are single / two lane roads and the driver should be conversant with mountain driving skills. If you are to hair a taxi from Islamabad to Murree you need to pay just Rs.400 and the taxi will drop you from Faizabad to Murree and if you want it double way you may even get it in Rs.700 for Islamabad-Murree round trip. If you are to go by bus you have to pay just Rs.40 as one way fare.
See:
Ø Kashmir Point
Ø Pindi Point a chairlift runs up to here
Ø The Mall- the main strip with shops, hotels and restaurants.
Ø Lawrence College & Church
Ø May locals believe that Mary, mother of jesus, is buried in Murree and that the town is named after her (formerly Mari). Her supposed tomb sits on a hill underneath a television tower. Locals can point you in the right direction. You may need special permission to visit.
Do:
The main attractions of Murree are its natural scenery and refreshing atmosphere. It is an ideal for a family get away and vacation. It offers many sport for picnic, mountain hiking and trekking. The best of these treks is from Dunga Gali to Murree on the water pipeline. The Golf Course at Bhurban is unique because of its altitude and tough layout. The area around Patriata has been developed and provides excellent hiking and trekking paths. Is also has a scenic two stage cable car that would take the tourists up to top.
Buy:
Murree has a variety of handicraft shops selling curios for the tourist to remind them of their visit to this hill station. Traditional clothing items, head wear, carved walking sticks, jewellery items and leather goods are abundantly available. Also visit Millenium Mall which is a complete shopping mall with every kind of multinational brands. All over the world, some of famous names are KFC, Pizza Hut, Indulge coffee shop and so on. The 1st floor is only for joy land amusement park for children.
Eat:
There are many restaurants in Murree, mostly along The Mall. One very popular restaurant is called Al-mai-dah.
‘Fuschia Reastaurant’ near kashmir Point just before the Governors House is a newly opened restaurant. It offers a mix of English, Pakistani, Italian, etc. The Restaurant also has thrilling games for children such as a Jumping Castle, Trampoline, battery powered cars and an Arcade.
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