Pakistan’s most popular hill station is Murree which lies 50 kilometers northeast of the Pakistani capital Islamabad. It is a mountainous area, forming part of the outer Himalayas and it is located at a comfortable altitude of 7500 feet (2286 meters) in the Himalayan foothills at 33 54′ 30″ north latitude and 73 26 east longitude. This area contains four major supers that are gradually increasing. Murree city itself is situated at the highest among them and it is 7500 feet high. The remaining include Patriata, Kuldana, and Gharial. River Jehlum has bounded it by in the east, NWFP districts of Abbottabad and Haripur to the North and West, Islamabad Capital Territory to the Southwest, and Kotli Sattian Tehsil (town) of Rawalpindi district to the South.
The lively Mall Road, lined on both sides with tourist shops and restaurants, is probably the most visited location in Murree. If hustle and bustle are what interests you, the Mall will not disappoint as it is always crowded (or over-crowded) by tourists, even in the off-peak seasons. The numerous traditional and modern outlets offer plenty of shopping options whereas dining choices, most of the Pakistani, Continental, or Fast Food varieties, also abound. An hour or three spent walking around the Mall is a highlight for most visitors to the area. Restaurants and cafés on the Mall stay open well into the night, as late as 2 or 3 a.m. in the peak season.
Tourists can visit Murree at any season of the year. If a tourist wants to explore the real beauty of the Murree in snow falling, then visit in Dec, January, and February. Tourists are recommended to have warm clothes with them. They should bring a raincoat, socks, footwear and jackets with them.
Itinerary
Murree and Galiyat: 3 Nights 4 Days
Day 01 – Islamabad to Murree
Pickup from Islamabad departure for Murree (approx. 02 hrs. drive) on arrival sightseeing of main Murree, Kashmir Point and Pindi Point Overnight stay at hotel in Murree.
Day 02 – Nathiagali
After breakfast sightseeing in Nathiagali and Ayubia you can do a nature walk from Dunga Gali to Ayubia.
Later dinner at Nathiagali. Overnight stay at a hotel in Murree.
Day 03 – Patriata
After breakfast visit Patriata and Bhurban, and you can enjoy the cable car ride.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Murree.
Day 04 – Islamabad
After breakfast day of free leisure later departure for Islamabad on arrival drop at the designated location in Islamabad.