MURREE

The towering pine and oak trees, cool breezes, scenic upward panoramas, steep backdrop, royal buildings with rich cultural past, and beautiful scenery out from chair-lift rides make Murree the most stunning and quite well tourist destination in Pakistan. Visitors from all over the nation and overseas swarm the northern parts as soon as the sweltering summers start to become a bit intolerable, and adventurers hit some of Pakistan's most perilous but stunning trekking paths. However, Murree continues to be the most well-liked tourist destination out of all of them. The hill town is located at a height of around 7000 feet above sea level. From Islamabad, the Kashmir Highway just requires a one-and-a-half-hour journey to reach there. Check out the list of the top locations to visit in Murree whether you're planning a lengthy summer vacation or are simply looking for a fun weekend escape. Murree means"mar-hi," means "high place." One common misconception is that it was given the name Virgin Mary when under colonial authority. It was quickly decided to build a hill station there when the British took control of Punjab in 1849. A sanatorium ideally positioned close to the Military Cantonment of Rawalpindi, it served as a convenience for British military officers.

POPULAR PLACES IN MURREE:

•  Mall road
•  Pindi point.
•  Bhurban.
•  Sangrela park.
•  Patriata chairlift.
•  Kashmir point and many more

1. Mall road:

 In Murree, Mall Road is both a bazaar and a well-liked tourist destination. It is a section of road lined with a variety of stores selling one-of-a-kind trinkets, handcrafted cultural artefacts, an abundance of dried fruits, and several well-known eateries serving delectable cuisine like fish and chicken karahi. This street will be busy with traffic far into the night. If travellers are hoping to spend the night in Murree, they will throng the Mall Road, which is dotted with hotels, rest stops, and resorts. On Mall Road, some of the well-known hotels include:

•  Holiday express inn Murree,
•  Taj mahal hotel.
•  Lockwood hotel, etc.

2. Patriata chair lift:

 15 kilometres separate New Murree from the major highlands in the direction of Lower Topa. One of the nicest sites to visit in Murree, particularly in the summer, it is well-developed. It is also well-known for its funicular system and rope tow rides, which run from New Murree to Patriata. The ride is 7 kilometres long. From Murree and Nathiagali, take in the breathtaking sight of pine trees and the authentic vistas that can only be seen by using an open-air vehicle.

 Plan your vacation during the summer if you wish to escape the crush of visitors at Patriata. The chair lift journey may be peacefully enjoyed. However, be prepared for a lengthy wait in order to secure tickets if you are determined to visit Murree at its busiest time of year in the winter. You will, however, appreciate every moment of the snow-covered mountains below, the fresh wind brushing against your face, and the finest views of the slopes after the ticket purchase procedure is complete and you are strapped in your chair lift.