Saturday, January 1, 2011

Murree Info

Murree Info
Murree  is a popular hill station and a summer resort, especially for the residents of Islamabad, and for the cities of all the provinces of Pakistan. Murree is also the administrative centre of Murree Tehsil, which is a sub-division of Rawalpindi district and includes the Murree hills.
The name Murree is derived from 'marhi', "high place" although there is another popular belief that it is named after the Mary (Hazrat Marrium Alai Salam).

 Description


A view of Murree

Murree is one of the largest resort towns in the Galyat area of Pakistan, and is the capital city of Murree Tehsil (which is an administrative division of the Rawalpindi District). It is situated on the southern slopes of the Western Himalayan foothills as they ascend to the northeast towards Kashmir. During British Rule in the nineteenth century, its altitude was established at 7,000 feet (2,100 m), but its actual altitude has now been determined as 2,300 m (7,500 ft) above sea level.

Murree is accessible by road from the centre of the Islamabad and Rawalpindi areas. It is still associated with Britain; many British fruits (including cherries, raspberries and strawberries) thrive locally. There is a church, built in 1857, located at the centre of the town, which is still used as a place of worship. Many houses around the church are still standing, functioning mostly as hotels. Old traditional restaurants have been replaced by fast food shops and newer restaurants. Some old places of accommodation, such as the Rich Villa Inn and Gulberg Hotel, have completely disappeared. A typical hotel usually provides a motel type accommodation with breakfast and communication access. Newly built hotels are also accessible.

Murree has expanded since 1947 at a rate much greater than that which its infrastructure can sustain. Securing water and electricity has been a constant challenge. The jam-packed bazaar has caught fire a number of times in the last century, and the growth of tourism and a construction boom have had an adverse effect on the local environment.

History


Murree, aftermath of fire in 1875

An 18th century post office

Dark and Cloudy Murree Landscape

Murree was founded in 1851 by the Governor of Punjab, Sir Henry Lawrence, and was originally established for the British troops garrisoned on the Afghan frontier. as a sanatorium.

The permanent town of Murree was constructed at Sunnybank in 1853. The church was sanctified in May 1857, and the main road, The Mall, was built. The most significant commercial establishments, the Post Office, general merchants with European goods, tailors and a millinery, were established opposite the church. Until 1947, access to the Mall was restricted for non-Europeans.
Until 1876, Murree was the summer headquarters of the Punjab local government; after 1876 the headquarters were moved to Simla.

The railway connection with Lahore, the capital of the Punjab Province, made Murree a popular resort for Punjab officials, and the villas and other houses erected for the accommodation of English families gave it a European aspect. It was described in the Gazetteer of Rawalpindi District, 1893–94 as follows:
The sanatorium of Murree lied in north latitude 33 54' 30" and east longitude 73 26' 30", at an elevation of 7,517 feet (2,291 m) above sea level, and contained a standing population of 1,768 inhabitants, which was, however, enormously increased during the [May-November] season by the influx of visitors and their attendant servants and shopkeepers. It is the most accessible hill station in the Punjab, being distant from Rawalpindi only a five hours' journey by tonga dak. Magnificent views are to be obtained in the spring and autumn of the snow crowned mountains of Kashmir; and gorgeous sunset and cloud effects seen daily during the rains [July-August]. Part of the station, especially the Kashmir end, are also well wooded and pretty.  Murree also can boast of a world class educational establishment the Lawrence School ,Ghora Galli

In 1901 the population of the town was officially 1844, although if summer visitors had been included this could have been as high as 10,000.
In the hot season it was the headquarters of the 'Lieutenant General of the Northern Command. The Commissioner of the Rawalpindi Division and the Deputy-Commissioner of Rawalpindi also resided here during part of the hot season, for which period an Assistant Commissioner was placed in charge of the subdivision consisting of Murree Tehsil. The site was selected in 1850 almost immediately after the annexation of the Province, and building operations commenced at once. In 1851 temporary accommodation was provided for a detachment of troops ; and in 1853 permanent barracks were erected. The garrison generally consisted of three mountain batteries. In 1873, 1874, and 1875 Murree was the summer headquarters of the Punjab Government. It was connected with Rawalpindi town by a service of tongas.

The houses crown the summit and sides of an irregular ridge, commanding magnificent views over forest-clad hill-sides into deep valleys studded with villages and cultivated fields. The neighbouring hills were covered during the summer with encampments of British troops, while the station itself is filled with European visitors from the plains and travellers to Kashmir. A fine view of the snowy peaks of Kashmir is to be had on a clear day, and the crest of Nanga Parbat (26,182 feet) can sometimes be seen. The municipality was created in 1850.

The income during the ten years ending 1902-3 averaged Rs. 49,500, and the expenditure Rs. 48,200. In 1903-4 the income and expenditure were Rs. 5r,40o, chiefly from octroi, and Rs. 54,400 respectively. The income and expenditure of cantonment funds averaged Rs. 10,000 between 1893 and 1903. The chief educational institutions are the Lawrence Military Asylum for soldiers' children, and the St. Denys' and Convent English schools for girls. The station contains the Lady Roberts Home for invalid officers and a branch of the Alliance Bank of Simla. The Murree Brewery was the only industrial concern of any importance.

1857 War of Independence

See also: 1857 War of Independence in Murree
In the summer of 1857, the local tribes of Murree and Hazara, including the Dhond Abbasi and Tanoli, planned to attack the British Army. The campaign was led by the chief of the Dhond Abbasi tribe, Sardar Sherbaz Khan, and by Malik Nawab Bahadur Khan of the Tanoli tribe. They fought respectably against the British Army, giving the British considerable difficulties. The British Army eventually signed an agreement with the local Abbasi tribe.

British presence

After the British forces' occupation of Murree and Abbottabad, many English soldiers and administrators went there during the summers for the cooler climate of the area. The British settled here and raised families. Some prominent people who were born here include:
Bruce Bairnsfather - a famous cartoonist during world War I
Francis Younghusband - an army officer and explorer. He established the Bible Society in the Christian High School in Geryal Murree. The society did in depth research into the local languages. This society translated a chapter of new testament book Loqas in Dhondi that was noted by the compilers of the "Linguistic Survey Of India".

Animals

Many rare animals can be found in Murree. One example is the rare snow leopard, which is said to live here.

Tribes

The main tribe of Murree are the Dhond Abbasi, other tribes are the Kethwals, the Dhanyals,Awans, Jasgam and the Satti.

Administration

Location of Union Council within Murree Tehsil.
As well as being tehsil headquarters, Murree is also a Union Council, it is bounded to the north by Darya Gali and Rawat, to the west by Ghora Gali, to the south by Numbal and Mussiari, and to the east by Ghel and Charhan.

Journalism in Murree

The earliest records of newspapers being sold in the Murree Hills are from 1936 during British rule. Today there are four daily newspapers (Daily Ousaf, Daily Musalman, Daily Azkar, and Daily Nawa-i-Hazara) published in Islamabad but edited by people in Murree Hills and Circle Bakote, including well-known local political personalities of Jhika Gali and Mussyari. There are also two weekly newspapers, the Hill Post and the Hill News.
The Murree Union of Journalists was founded in 1983. The first president of the union was Salim Shwalvi, a well known journalist from Kashmir
Imtiaz ul Haq is the senior most journalist in Murree, working with leading news papers and tv network founding member of murree press club and president of union of journalists (MURREE)

New Murree Project

The government of Punjab is at the brim of initiating the “New Murree Project” to promote tourism.The location selected for this project is Patriata after considering the other three, Ban, Barian and Charihan. This project will cover 4,111 acres (16.64 km2) of land, including 3,849 acres (15.58 km2) of the Murree Forest Division and 262 acres (1.06 km2) of the Rawalpindi North Forest Division. The water for New Murree City will be supplied from River Jhelum.

Famous People

Famous people from Murree include:

Mohammad Khaqan Abbasi (former MNA of Dewal)
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (MNA from Dewal)
Raja Ishfaq Sarwar ,President Muslim League (N) Politician
Mirza Mohmmed Sharif Baig (A local Politician and Social Elder)
Khawaja Abdur Rahman Wani (A political activist and renowned Builder)
Raja Muhammad Hanif, (owner Move N Pick, Hotel)
Raja Khalil Abbasi (Owner Faran Hotel and President Hotel Association Murree)
Raja Javed (Owner Ambassador Hotel Mall Road Murree)
Raja Irfan Abbasi (Owner Jawa International Hotel Murree)
Raja Muhammad Sohail Abbasi (Owner Jawa International Hotel Murree)
Raja Daftar Abbasi President Muslim League (N) Murree owner White Onion Restaurant
Aftab Ahmad Abbasi Hotelier

Murree college

Lawrence College
Ghora Gali, Murree
Phone: 051-9269068
Email: Info@lawrence.edu.pk
Sleep Inn Hotel & Restaurant
Mohra Sharif Road, Bhurban
Phone: 051-3022284   051-3352063
Islamabad View Hotel
Imtiaz Shaheed Road, Murree
Phone: 051 3411499
Red Himalayan Hotel
Upper Ghikagali Road, Murree
Phone: 051-3410379
Al Khaleej Villas
Short Cut Road, Near MC Office, GPO Chowk, Murree
Phone: 0593 412237
Pleasent View Hotel
Near T.M.A, Shortcut Road, Murree
Phone: 051-3411234   051-3411448-9
Chinar Hotel
Jinnah Road, Murree
Phone: 051-3410244   051-3410744
Pearl Continental Hotel
Bhurban, Murree
Phone: U.A.N-111-505-505   051-3355568-76
Hotel Java International
Near G.P.O, Murree
Phone: 0513410887
Faran Hotel
Kuldana Road, Murree
Phone: 051-3411270
Murree Queens
Club Road, Murree
Phone: 051-3412004   051-3411580
European Complex
Independent, Furnished & Luxury Units For SALE & RENT
VVIP Location With Security/Maintenance Cover
Phone: 03455111101   03065005007

Hotel Booking


Hotel Reservation and Delegation/Conference Booking

To avoid hastle and wasting of time we are at your service to arrange booking for your families and honourable guests visiting Murree and Galliyat .We have many good hotels and rest houses on our panel which offer attractive packages for clients visiting Murree through us.The rates are different according to the location close to Mall road ,valley view and non valley view suit rooms ,double deluxe bed rooms, four bed rooms and single occupancy room.
We also manage delegations ,conferences ,wedding parties ,birthday parties ,special trips for Ayubia ,Nathiagalli ,Patriata chair lift ,Neelam valley etc.
kindly contact us to make your visit more enjoyable and memorable thanks .
Some of the Prominant Hotels of Murree are :-
           1. Hotel MOVE N PICK, Hall Road ,Muree .
2. Hotel DEANS , Murree.
3. Hotel DAYS INN, Murree.
4. Hotel GRAND HEIGHTS , Murree.
5. DIAMOND Hotel , Murree.
6. Hotel SAIF LODGES, Murree.
7. Hotel MAZ , Mall Road , Murree.
8. Hotel WOOD BERRY , Murree.

Contact Us
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Aftab Ahmad Abbasi
Hotel Move n pick Muree
JAWA Int Murree
Hotel Shiraz Murree



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+92 -334- 5355397
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Ex Front office Manager Grand Heights Hotel Murree

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  Karim Ali Shah

 
Holiday Resort Hotel Murree
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Murree Travel Guide

Murree Travel Guide Murree is a former British hill station on the border between and Azad Kashmir in Pakistan.
An American journalist Camile wrote, that, "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. In Murree it is easy to fall in love".
Murree remains charming all year round. In summer it is cool - even chilly in the evening - while light rain is common. In Winter Murree hides herself under thick blanket of snow. Which proves to be an extremely attractive vacation spot for travellers.

Get in [Murree Map]

Taxis and buses run from Islamabad, and take about 1 hour. It is a picturesque drive and has a few well developed tourist spots at Charra Pani and Company Bagh. The Chattar water park is only 15 minutes outside Islamabad. There is also an alternate but longer route to Murree from Islamabad via Nilore and Simli Dam. The alternate route joins at Lower Topa. The mountain drive is refreshing and the scenery is breath-taking especially on the Nilore-Simli-Lower Topa route.
Another two way road is constructed from toll-plaza to Pataryata, the drive is very scenic and refreshing. An link road is available for those want to go to Murree.A new Express Way is constructed for visitors to Murree.

Get around

Murree is the administrative Headquarters of the Murree district. It is well connected by road to other towns of the area. These small towns are Khanspur, Ghora Gali, Sunny Bank, Jhika Gali, Bhurban, Nathia Gali, Ayubia, Kalabagh and Patriata. Murree is also linked by road to the larger towns of Islamabad, Muzafarabad and Abbotabad.
The best option is to travel by own car. Public transport ( buses, taxis and vans ) are readily available but would be generally crowded.
Except for the Islamabad-Murree Express way all other roads are single / two lane roads and the driver should be conversant with mountain driving skills.
The nearest air link is Islamabad International Airport and the nearest rail Link is at Rawalpindi .
If you are to hire a taxi from Islamabad to Murree you need to pay just Rs.600 and the taxi will drop you from Faizabad to Murree and if you want it double way you may even get it in Rs.1000 for Islamabad-Murree round trip. If you are to go by bus you have to pay just Rs.55 As one way fare.

See

  • Kashmir Point
  • Pindi Point - a chairlift runs up to here
  • The Mall - the main strip with shops, hotels and restaurants.
  • Lawrence College & Church
  • Many locals believe that Mary, mother of Jesus, is buried in Murree and that the town is named after her (formerly Mari).

Do

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, Nathia Gali, Bhurban, Khanit offers many spots for picnics, mountain hiking and trekking. The best of these treks is from Dunga Gali to Murree on the water pipeline. The Golf Course at Bhurban is unique because of its altitude and tough layout. The area around Patriata has been developed and provides excellent hiking and trekking paths. It also has a scenic two stage cable car that would take the tourists up to the top. Those not interested in waiting in the queue for the ride can drive up to the Patriata top.

Buy

Murree has a variety of handicraft shops selling curios for the tourist to remind them of their visit to this hill station. Traditional clothing items , head wear, carved walking sticks, jewelery items and leather goods are abundantly available.
Also visit Millenium Mall - on main Mall road, next to Usmania Restaurant. A complete shopping mall with every kind of multinational brands in cosmetics, clothing, shoes, grocery, watches, leather, restaurants, coffee, ice cream parlors, sweets from all over the world, some of famous names are KFC, Pizza Hut, Indulge coffee shop, Nirala sweets, Gucci, Emporio Armani, Nike, Addidas, Piere Cardin, Rado, Tissot, Victoria Secrets, and many more have already got outlets in this mall. 1st floor is only for joy land amusement park for children.

Eat

There are many restaurants in Murree, mostly along The Mall. One very popular restaurant is called Al-mai-dah.
  • Red Onion Chain of Restaurants situated on the main mall road, stands one of the most modern restaurant in Murree. Established in 1993, pioneer to 'Buy one Pizza & Get the second one Absolutely FREE' this restaurant offers a wide range of cuisines not offered anywhere else in the vicinity i.e Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Pakistani & Continental. Prices are very moderate, ambiance is modern & customer service is very friendly! Other branches of Red Onion; Nathia gali, Abottabad, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Rawal Dam & Karachi.
  • Saffron: An elegantly decorated restaurant with stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Saffron offered the ultimate personalized culinary experience. The menu is a blend of continental and local favorites including our very own rendition of the ever-popular chicken karahi and chicken makhani. Saffron lies overlooking crisscrossing paths, beautiful hills and valleys. The restaurants outdoor patio allows you to dine under the roof of the world , in the most breathing natural surroundings our part of the world has to offer.
  • The Huqqa Pani Lounge with its gracious old world charm serves a variety of fruit flavored tobacco or sheesha. Apart from the snakes and drinks, the room offers a wonderful and relaxing atmosphere with a glorious view of Murree and the surrounding hills.
  • KFC, Millenium Mall Murree at the end of Mall road
  • Angeethi - the Grill is located adjacent to the Huqqa Pani lounge and follows the same earthen traditional theme. So after relexing in the lounge, you can come and watch our chefs prepare a variety of mountwatering barbeque dishes. The beautiful backdrop and the traditional ambience , combined with the delicious food make dining at The Grill an occasion to remember.

Health and medication

There are many well equipped medical centres in Murree and surrounding which can always provide you with basic medical treatement,like Abbasi hospital at Suny Bank,Tariq medical centre Bhurban,alshafa clinic Murree and many more.Along with these medical centres there is a military hospital "CMH" situated on Murree mallroad.So you donot need to worry for medical treatement in case of any emergency while visitin Murree and surroundings.

Hotels

Murree being a well established tourist destination has a wide variety of lodgings available to suit all pockets. The top of the line is the 5* Pearl-Continental Hotel at Bhurban. However PC Bhourban is 25 minutes drive away from Murree proper. Other good standard hotels are available in Murree proper besides a number of other hired lodgings of various standards. Another option is to hire summer houses. Murree also has a number of private and government owned rest houses or Dak bunglows. Generally the summer season rates are 5 to 6 times the winter off season rate.
Some Prominant Hotels are.

           1. Hotel MOVE N PICK, Hall Road ,Muree .
2. Hotel DEANS , Murree.
3. Hotel DAYS INN, Murree.
4. Hotel GRAND HEIGHTS , Murree.
5. DIAMOND Hotel , Murree.
6. Hotel SAIF LODGES, Murree.
7. Hotel MAZ , Mall Road , Murree.
8. Hotel WOOD BERRY , Murree.

Stay out

Murree can serve as a focal hub of your stay. Day trips can be planned for Nathia gali, Kalabagh, Muzzafrabad, Ayubia, Patriata, Khanspur, Bhurban and Gharial.
  • Nathiagali is about 32kms from Murree. The bracing air of the surrounding mountains is as pure as fresh spring water.
  • Ayubia is about 26kms from Murree, (Khairagali, Changlagali, Khanspur and Ghora Dhaka, these four mini resorts spread over an area of 26 km have been developed into a resort complex called Ayubia). In addition to riding trails, hiking places and picnic spots, Ayubia has a chair lift at Ghora Dhaka, which attracts visitors to enjoy scenic beauty of Pine Hills.
  • Thandiani is the coldest among other hill stations near Murree. It can be reached from the Murree-Nathiagali route, but it takes more time and the road is too winding. Thandiani is 31 km from main Abbottabad City and 25 km from Thandiani-Nathiagali crossing. The drive takes more or less 80 minutes from Abbottabad with lovely views on both sides of the road. The road spans more than 1219 m above Abbottabad. On the way along with tall majestic pine trees you come across groups of monkeys. The major place on the way is Kalapani at 23 km from Abbottabad. It has a beautiful local dak bungalow. Hule ka Danna is about two kilometres north of Thandiani. It is one of the most beautiful glades in the region. Thandiani offers lush green lovely views.
Trekking is the best sport to do, following are some of the treks:
  • Ayubia-Changla Gali
  • Ayubia-Khanaspur
  • Ayubia-Dungagali, 4km, a must to do
  • Dungagali-Mushkpuri Top
  • Mushkpuri Top-Nathiagali
  • Nathiagali-Miranjani Top

Mall road Murree

Murree's Mall Road is small stretch of road that is closed to vehicular traffic, and is dotted with lots of varied shopping stores and restaurants. During the peak tourist season in the summer months this little stretch of road gets so jam packed with throngs of people.

No visit to Murree is complete without at least a brief visit to Mall Road.


Murree history

Murree is Pakistan's most popular hill station. Murree lies 50 kilometers northeast of Pakistani capital Islamabad at a comfortable altitude of 7500 feet (2286 meters) in the Himalayan foothills at 33 54' 30" north latitude and 73 26 east longitude.  Murree Sanitarium (US sanatorium), as it was initially known, was selected because of its cool climate
to serve as recuperation area for British troops and was one of the several such hill stations established in the foothills of Himalayas across the Indian subcontinent. It was one of two important hill stations in the Punjab, other being Simla, in present day Hamachal Pardesh state of India. Murree was more accessible from the Punjab plains than Simla and served as summer capital of the province till 1875 when it was replaced by Simla.

Murree is a mountainous area, forming part of outer Himalayas, situated at 33.35’ north latitude and 73. 27’ eastern longitudes. It consists of four gradually increasing supers. On highest among them is situated Murree city itself at height of 7500 feet. Others include Patriata, Kuldana and Gharial. It is bounded by River Jehlum in the east, NWFP districts of Abbottabad and Heripur to the North and West, Islamabad Capital Territory to the Southwest and Kotli Sattian Tehsil (town) of Rawalpindi district to the South. Murree town was built in line with the European cities with Church in the centre and main road, The Mall, running along with commercial places and administrative offices around the same. The Mall was and still is still the centre of attraction. Non Europeans were not allowed access to the Mall till

Queen of hills Murree

Murree city (Urdu: مری) is a popular hill station and a summer resort, especially for the residents of Islamabad, and for the cities of the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Murree is also the administrative centre of Murree Tehsil, which is a sub-division of Rawalpindi district and includes the Murree hills.
The name Murree is derived from 'marhi', "high place" although there is a popular belief it is named after the virgin Mary.
It is situated on the southern slopes of the Western Himalayan foothills as they ascend to the northeast towards Kashmir. During British Rule in the nineteenth century, its altitude was established at 7,000 feet (2,100 m), but its actual altitude has now been determined as 2,300 m (7,500 ft) above sea level.
Murree is accessible by road from the centre of the Islamabad and Rawalpindi areas. It is still associated with Britain; many British fruits (including cherries, raspberries and strawberries) thrive locally. There is a church, built in 1857, located at the centre of the town, which is still used as a place of worship. Many houses around the church are still standing, functioning mostly as hotels. Old traditional restaurants have been replaced by fast food shops and newer restaurants. Some old places of accommodation, such as the Rich Villa Inn and Gulberg Hotel, have completely disappeared. A typical hotel usually provides a motel type accommodation with breakfast and communication access. Newly built hotels are also accessible.
Murree has expanded since 1947 at a rate much greater than that which its infrastructure can sustain. Securing water and electricity has been a constant challenge. The jam-packed bazaar has caught fire a number of times in the last century, and the growth of tourism and a construction boom have had an adverse effect on the local environment.
Murree is Pakistan's most popular hill station. It is situated at a distance of 50 kilometers Northeast of Pakistani capital Islamabad in the foot hills of Himalayas. Situated at an altitude of 7500 feet from sea level and affectionately called Queen of the hills, Murree is known known for its cool climate, lush green scenery, alpine forests and windy roads. Administratively Murree is part of Rawalpindi District of Pakistani Punjab . Adjacent to Murree is the Galliat region of North West Frontier Province which includes Nathiagalli, Ayubia, Khanspur, Dunga Galli, Khairagalli and Changla Galli. Despite divided by provincial boundaries, Murree and Galliat as inseparable both geographically, culturally, linguistically as well as from the point of view of the tourists. Murree serves as a gateway to these areas. In recent years Bhurban and New Murree,Patriata, have also developed as tourist centre. The whole Murree Galliat region is know throughout South Asia for its scenic beauty and fascinating greenery. Mountains overhung with pines and oaks, bubbling with gurgling springs, crisscrossed by rivulets, dotted with sprawling lawns and orchards overloaded with fruits present spectacle of Paradise on earth.
Murree town itself, built by the British colonial government soon after it captured this part of then India in 1850, lies between Kashmir Point and Pindi Point. As the names suggest Kashmir point gives a panoramic view of snow laden Himalaya and Pir Panjal mountain in Kashmir while the Pindi point overlooks national capital Islamabad and sister city Rawalpindi. At Pindi Point one can enjoy ride on a Chairlift to three kilometers down to Bansragalli and enjoy a panoramic view of Hazara mountains as well as Rawalpindi Islamabad.
Bhurban, boosting with five star Pearl Continental Hotel owned by Pakistan's best hotel chain and a nine hole Golf course has cropped recently as another tourist attraction in Murree area. Lying at an altitude of 6000 ft, Bhurban is situated at a distance of 13 kilometers from Murree on one of main roads leading to Azad Kashmir.
Punjab government is planning to develop New Murree city at Patriata fifteen kilometers southeast of Murree. Punjab Tourism department constructed resorts at the virgin forests on the Patriata ridge in 1987 besides a 3 kilometer sky ride from Gulara Gali to the top of Patriata ridge. Patriata is connected with Islamabad and Murree through a number of all weather roads.
Weather plays and important part in life and economy of Murree. It has four distinguishable seasons. Spring in Murree starts in March and ends in middle of May. Maximum temperature during this period hovers between twelve to twenty and minimum between four and ten. The area receive heavy rain and hail storms during this season. The fruit tress laden with flowers give a spectacular view.Summer spans from middle of Mat to June end of August.The lowest temperature during this season is between 13 and 16 while highest temperature is between twenty to twenty five. This is the best season in the area and it receives most number of visitors during this season.With the advent of September autumn creeps in and last till the starts of winter in early December. This is the seasons of clear sky in the region when one can enjoy full view of mountains around without cloud hindrance. Temperatures are mild.Winter starts in December and normally brings heavy snowfall. Murree and it surrounding areas are covered with thick sheet of snow during most part of the season. Temperature mostly hovers around the freezing point.

Murree climate

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Murree

is beautiful! It is a town in the mountains just beyond the city - a sort of weekend retreat for those who can hack it. We stayed at a nice hotel with yummy food. The mornings were spent having tea and chatting on the terrace and the afternoons seeing the sights. I should note that the newspapers here are great ... I was suprised to see such great reporting in English - again I am a product of my environment and for some reason thought the press might be less open - or perhaps that only those outside the country were capable of identifying the challenges this country faces (JK). WRONG - they know the problems and the press (at least) does a good job of presenting the contending perspectives on how to move forward.
Pakistan has such diversity in terms of environment. In just an hour we were away from the heat of the city and in the cool clouds above it all. A warning - be prepared for the drive if you ever go. The winding narrow roads going up the mountain can be terrifying to climb! On a number of occasions we were required to back-track a bit to allow a huge truck to push through ... or to make room for the occasional oxen that decided to have their midday nap in the street.
Enjoy the photos - I am a bit sad that I will be leaving this great country soon.

Murree Natural beauty

Murree Natural Beauty of Pakistan

Around 1½ hours northeast of Islamabad, on a maze of forested ridges, the British developed their summer retreats known as hill stations. In summer the entire Punjab administration moved up to Murree and anyone who was anyone had a villa at Nathiagali or one of the other hamlets.
All still show the colonial imprint: neat bungalows and sprawling guesthouses, with prim churches on the heights and raucous bazaars down on the road. Nowadays, all summer and on winter weekends the villages bulge with tourists, and the trees and gabled architecture are gradually being engulfed by drab concrete boxes. The towns are now too developed for some tastes but the air is bracing and clear, and a welcome relief from the scorching plains in summer.
While Murree and a few other villages are in Punjab, many of the further Gali are actually just over the line in NWFP. Nevertheless, we include them because the Galis are geographically united and because nearly all their visitors come from Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Punjab.
April is pleasant, May and June are hot, July and August are rainy but warm, and September is pleasant again. Summer season is May to September, peaking in July and August when accommodation prices spiral upwards due to the influx of tourists. Snow falls from around December through to February but weekends can still be busy. In winter, the Murree to Abbottabad road may be temporarily blocked by snow.

Hotels in Murree

Hotel Taj Mahal
Location: GPO Chowk The Mall, Murree
Phone: 92-51-3411081/3411082 Remarks: Four, three and two bed rooms, hot and cold running water, restaurant, car parking, room service and TV with cable connection in each room. Taj Mahal is 4 star good quality hotel. 
Blue Rock Hotel
Location: Hall Road, Murree

Phone: 92-51-3411522
Remarks: 24 rooms four, three and two bed rooms, hot and cold running water, restaurant, car parking, room service and TV with cable connection in each room. Situated at top of the hill between GPO Chowk residence of Mian Nawaz Sharif.
Metropol Hotel
Location: Near Murree Club, Murree
Phone: 92-51-3411525, 3411391.
Fax: 051-3412826

Remarks: 39 four, three and two bed rooms, hot and cold running water, restaurant, car parking, room service and TV with cable connection in each room. Situated at comfortable able distance from the Mall yet close enough to enjoy stroll at the same. 
Red Himalayan
Upper Jikagalli Road, Murree
Phone: 92-51- 3410379, Fax: 3412739
RemarksHotel Red Himalayan situated as best approachable location in the city but is still close to the Mall. It offer 50 rooms with panoramic view of the valley and Kashmir. It offers rooms service, car parking restaurant, telephone, cable TV.
Grand Heights
Location: Near GPO Chowk, Murree
92-51-3411711-2
Remarks: 50 four, three and two bed rooms, hot and cold running water, restaurant, car parking, room service and TV with cable connection in each room. It is situated close to GPO Chowk. Grand Heights is one of big hotels around. It has all the facilities of a good quality hotel. 
Hotel Move And Pick 
 
Location: Hall Road Road, near GPO, Murree
Phone: 92-51-3412261-62, 3412463-4
Fax: 051-3411152
web: www.move&pick.com.pk
Remarks: Move and Pick is seven storey luxury hotel in heart of the city at Hall Road just behind the GPO. It has with more than hundred centrally heated rooms. It has a big conference hall to cater needs of corporate sector. Bar be Q restaurant at the top of the hotel offers and excellent view besides delicious food. It a has rent a car service also. 
Shifang Hotel and Restaurant
Location: Upper Jikagali Road, Murree
Phone: 92-51-3411504 : 0321-5636509
Remarks: A subsidiary of Shifang Restaurant Islamabad, Shifang Murree is situated at a peaceful location on Upper Jikagali Road at equidistance from either point. It is more known for its Chinese food but offers 25 double bed rooms with all allied services such as hot and cold running water, room service and TV with cable connection in each room. Spacious parking space is also available .


Marhaba Hotel
Location: The Mall, Murree
92-51-3410183-5
Remarks: 20 rooms four, three and two bed rooms, hot and cold running water, restaurant, car parking, room service and TV with cable connection in each room. Hotel Marhaba is among one of important reference points in Murree .