"The Breathtaking Murree"

By: Ayesha Khan

Location: Pakistan's most popular hill station Murree is located along Islamabad-Kohala highway N75, some 30 km (19 mi) northeast of Pakistan's capital Islamabad in the Himalayan foothills at 33 54' 30" north latitude and 73 26 east longitude as they ascend to the northeast towards Kashmir.

Route Info:

There are four routes to Murree from the capital, Islamabad: it takes 1.30 hour to reach Murree from Islamabad via the old Islamabad-Murree Road, it takes 1 hour to reach Murree from Islamabad via the 4-lane Islamabad-Murree Expressway. The Expressway has a bad reputation for accidents and there are often police stopping speeding motorists.

There are two less used routes that are worth exploring if you are not in a hurry. The third longer route to Murree from Islamabad via Nilore and Simli Dam - this joins at Lower Topa. The fourth is even more adventurous and starts from the Monal restaurant in Islamabad - if you keep following the road you will eventually end up on the 'old Murree Road' - this route requires a 4x4 as the road is unpaved in parts, and you have to bump over a riverbed where a bridge has been washed away. For this fourth route a print out of a google map and a GPS is strongly advised. Takes 3 hours or so - although you'll want to stop for photos! 

Taxis and buses run from Islamabad and, usually, take about 1.30 hour. 

Description: 

Murree is One of the most  Beautiful hill stations  of Pakistan. For those who live downwards to it Murree is like a fantasy city. People from all over the country visit this beautiful hill resort to escape from the sweltering heat. 

The main attractions of Murree are its natural scenery and refreshing atmosphere. It is an ideal place for a family get away and vacation. With its many places of interests like Patriata, Ayubia, Nathiagali, Bhurban, Khanspur it offers many spots for picnics, mountain hiking and trekking. 

Mountains covered with lush green trees, cold atmosphere, fresh air, beautiful valleys and most importantly clouds on the roads hugging you with full of happiness.

Murree is One of the most  Beautiful hill stations  of Pakistan. For those who live downwards to it Murree is like a fantasy city. People from all over the country visit this beautiful hill resort to escape from the sweltering heat.

There are a large number of monkeys in the forests around Murree, Natia-Gali and Ayyubia. They follow the tourists in search of food and fun. It was a real treat to watch the monkeys gather in great numbers and scramble to lay their hands on some free corn. The noises that the monkeys make are cute.

This picture shows the cute animals in their true colors.

This paradise is a true example of natural beauty. The mind and soul refreshes when you see the green beauty covered with clouds all around you.

Everything and anything can happen in Murree. Romance is in the atmosphere; intrigue is in the air. The roads to this happy holiday's resort embrace both the heaven and earth. It is easy to fall in love with Murree!