Murree

Murree is a very popular Hill station and a city of Pakistan in the province of Punjab. It is the largest of the resort towns of the Galyat region and is a tehsil of the Rawalpindi District.

Related Topics:
Hill station - Pakistan - Punjab - Galyat - Rawalpindi

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Murree also known as the Queen Of The Hills is a minor edition of the many classic hill stations set up by the British in the Himalayan foothills during the 19th century.

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This mountainous and one of the most popular summer resorts in the country was Originally established at 7,000 feet during the British Raj. But today Murree is currently situated at an altitude of 2300 m (8000 ft) above sea level.

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Murree is a thriving summer resort for the nearby capital of Pakistan and is just an hours drive from Islamabad. But however from the center of the twin-city, Murree is simply reachable by a well-conditioned main road in roughly about two hours. The scenic journey with a great view of forest clad mountains and majestic pines on densely wooded hills are a delight for the visitors.

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People from all walks of life, mostly families, school children, students and tourists from hundreds of miles to the south in Lahore, Multan and Karachi, come to spend the summers as well as winter here. Here you can enjoy snowfall in winter and rain throughout the year.

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Murree has a charm of its own. Once you get into it, you can feel the nature at your doorstep. Glorious sights of the snow-capped mountains of Kashmir can be viewed in the spring and autumn. And dazzling twilight and cloud effects can be seen daily during the July and August rains. Most of the familiar fruits of Britain, including cherries, raspberries, and strawberries, are there produced in season. The local people are very friendly & co-operative. You can see the Hill People lifestyle in everything.

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The Best time to visit is from May to November. Nearest spots to visit are Kashmir & Pindi points. Breakfast at hotel. To walk at Mall road in free time and to visit Kashmir & Pindi points are familiar activities of visitors. At Pindi point you have an option to ride on chair lift. There is an amazing view of down hills of Islamabad & Rawalpindi.

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Murree has expanded since 1947 much faster than its infrastructure can sustain. Securing its water and electricity supplies has been a constant challenge. The jam-packed bazaar has burned down a number of times in the last century. The growth of tourism and a construction boom have left bare hills in their wake. Another road with shops has been built between the two major roads beneath the Mall. There was a Church, built in 1857, in the center of the town which is still there. Many of the houses above and behind the Church, are still standing often as hotels in various states of repair.

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Old Restaurants like the "Sams' at the Mall Road, have perished, and have been replaced by the Fast Food Shops and Franchises. Some old accommodations like the Rich Villa Inn and Gulberg Hotel have completely disappeared. A typical hotel around here usually provides a Motel type accommodation with breakfast and communication access. Newly built, hotels are also accessible.

Related Topics:
Rich Villa Inn - Motel

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