Murree - Queen Of The Hills
The most popular hill station in Pakistan is Murree, at an elevation of (2126 m) 7,500 feet, it is only an hour drive from Islamabad along a good quality, winding alpine road. The scenery is superb, the climate cool in summer and crisply cold in winter, nice hotels and a comfortable drive. The long Summer days are ideal for lazy strolls or riding ponies along shady path on the Mall-between Kashmir and Pindi Points. In the winter the charming chalets, covered with snow set amidst fragrant pines is a jewel of a hill station for a romantic visit, nestled in the shadow of snow clad peaks.
The name Murree is derived from 'marhi', "high place" although there is a popular belief it was named after the virgin Mary during the British times
What to see?
Pindi Point - Murree:
Pindi Point is one of the first spots to visit in Murree. It’s on 15 minutes walk from the Mall Road. Pindi Point has a beautiful view mountains and lush green trees. You can see the whole view of Pindi city from there, Chairlift ride down to 1.5 km from point to Pindi Gali Bansara are really nice and scenery from the chairlift is beautiful. The road zigzagged password below. Tall pine trees standing throughout the journey. When down the valley there is a breakpoint, you can enjoy there a lot. Pindi Point is having a cafe and playgrounds for children. Patriat hills can be seen there and a large jungle begins here. You can enjoy monitored and Chairlift is open from 9am to 8pm.
Watch artists ornately hand paint brightly colored camel leather items. Being the ‘City of Saints’ of course thoughts of wisdom must be recorded, skilled calligraphers paint on paper and carve into stone, copper, and leather not only words, but works of art that took years to perfect. Especially prized is the calligraphy that is written in such fine detail it takes a microscope to see.
Kashmir Point - Murree:
Kashmir Point is on 15 minutes walk from GPO total distance is about 1 km. You will also go through Cadet College Murree which goes from the Murree Residence area. Kashmir Point is a beautiful place you will see here beautiful Kashmir Mountains and lush green trees. It's the most crowded area of Murree because rush of mall road also comes here to see this beautiful place. Now Kashmir Point is having bazaar with variety of food courts and shopping places.
Mall Road - Murree:
Murree's Mall Road is famous small stretch of road having number of shops and restaurant. It's popular among people around the country and tourist all over the world. Mall Road is a huge populated road in Murree infact during summer it would be jam for traffic due huge number of people walk on this road. Mall Road is a best crowded shopping place in Murree for buying anything.
WHAT TO EAT?
If your visiting in the summer you have a huge variety of Pakistani food restaurants along the Mall Roads.
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