Travel Highlights: Murree
During my travels earlier on this year, I enjoyed visiting the scenic hill station Murree. It is the most frequented mountain getaway in Pakistan, as it’s about a one and a half hour drive from the capital city of Islamabad.
The drive from Islamabad to Murree is fantastic. As you start ascending into the foothills of the Himalaya’s, it feels like you’ve got wings and are soaring through the sky. The views are beautiful as the road winds around the mountain, going further up. It is quite a busy road, as many people go for a weekend break with their families or friends. I am always amazed at the way people drive on the mountain, almost without fear, as they pass each other on the road. I like to sit by the window and turn my head towards the valley below, so that I can see all of the views.
I’ve been to Murree many times, but every time I enjoy it thoroughly. The main bazaar is huge and is located on the main street call Mall Road. There are all kinds of colourful shops selling a variety of things like artifacts, jewellery, household goods, dried fruit (which is a specialty that comes from further up north), and so many more goodies. Bargaining is a must because the prices are inflated and the dukaan daar (store owner) will almost always state a price more than double the actual amount. But that’s fun in itself, especially when you walk away and the dukaan daar will call out and drop the price to a more realistic figure.
Another fun part is to watch people that are on school trips in Murree. It’s like a mountain soap opera. The guys will try to get the girls attention, and the girls will be giggling away and it’s quite entertaining.
Murree offers a full day of enjoyment and pretty views along the way. From this point, you can visit many other places and discover lots of things. I really enjoyed the experience of Murree, and would definitely recommend visiting there as one of your mountain stops. You will love it!
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Very courageous of you to sit by the window side! I’ve seen pics of some of those roads. Barely one car can go at any given time, don’t even know what they do if some other vehicle’s coming from the other side. Scary!
Thanks. The road to Murree is fairly good. There is another place close by called Ayubia and it has a tricky road that did get a bit scary. I’ll write about that in future travel highlights.:)
I have been there when i was young..the fresh air is wonderful! My dad my brother and I climbed merajanni the tallest mountain(as i was told)..the sight at the top was breathtaking!
Sounds like you had a lot of fun! Do you know what district merajanni falls under?
Its in Nathia Gali, which is 80 km or so from islamabad.. i went there as a child but i remember it was a spectacular view..its a worthwhile hike!
I’ve been to nathiagali but for some weird reason i don’t remember the mountain being called merajanni. I’ll google it soon
Hehehehe.
lol when i tried to find it on google i only got one picture http://www.world66.com/asia/southasia/pakistan/passu/lib/gallery/showimage?pic=asia/southasia/pakistan/passu/camping_at_meraja
though i never went for camping…the site around it is wonderful…i might have gotten the name wrong i was barely 10 when we went …
sorry my name didnt appear on the above comment :S:S
i have visited so many places in pakistan but No one place like murree
Murree is indeed very fun and beautiful. Mall road is very colourful and is a great escape from city life especially since Murree is situated in the mountains.
You can find snowfall in Murree in Dec and Jan.
The full season is Jun to Aug
The best mont to visit Murre are March and September
See my Murree Album and leave your comments.
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The World famous Murree Hills happens to be my home town, and I m proud of it. What else can I say about the Queen of the Hills, just Keep Rocking and entertaining the visitors and guests. May God Bless Murree and its residents, hailers and visitors. Amin
Murree is indeed beautiful! Sorry for the late reply…I have not been checking my blog lately. I visited Murree in December as well as in the summer. All the seasons in Murree have their own charm.
Thanks Sajid for your comment. Murree is beautiful and may everyone love, cherish, respect, and keep it clean and green!