Murree
مری
A colonial-era hill station at about 2300 m, with old churches and small shops lining its main street. It is the top choice for Islamabad residents seeking cooler weather and snow.
Murree was founded by the British in 1851 and is Punjab's best-known hill station. Along the main shopping street are colonial buildings such as Holy Trinity Church and the post office, as well as shops, tea houses and roasted corn stalls. You can look out over pine-covered valleys. Visitors crowd in during summer, and heavy snow often falls in winter. There have been accidents when tourist vehicles became stranded, so check weather forecasts and traffic control notices before a snowy trip. It is about 1 to 1.5 hours' drive from Islamabad via the expressway, so you can do a day trip, or stop on the way to Patriata and Nathia Gali.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Patriata (New Murree)
- Nathia Gali
- Lake View Park
- Bari Imam Shrine
- Rawal Lake
- Margalla Hills Trail 3
- Pir Sohawa
- Saidpur Village