The most popular hill station in Pakistan is Murree, at an elevation of 7,500 feet, it is only an hour drive from Islamabad along a good quality, winding alpine road. The scenery is superb, the climate cool in summer and crisply cold in winter, nice hotels and a comfortable drive. The long Summer days are ideal for lazy strolls or riding ponies along shady path on the Mall-between Kashmir and Pindi Points. In the winter the charming chalets, covered with snow set amidst fragrant pines is a jewel of a hill station for a romantic visit, nestled in the shadow of snow clad peaks. Murree city (Punjabi, 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.

Murree is located along Islamabad-Kohala highway N75, some 30 km (19 miles) northeast of Islamabad. The name Murree is derived from ‘marhi’, “high place” although there is a popular belief it is named after the virgin Mary.

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.

Northern Areas Of Pakistan is your destination for daily Exploring with fresh videos every day.

Follow my social media accounts for daily mind-blowing Destinations.

Subscribe us on YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzOkZEcKBRPK949JLZuxLg

Follow us on Dailymotion -
http://www.dailymotion.com/northernareasofpakistan

Follow us on Twitter -
https://twitter.com/NorthernAOP

Like us on Facebook -
https://www.facebook.com/northernareasofpakistan

Follow us on Instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/northernaop

Follow us on Pinterest -
https://www.pinterest.com/NorthernAOP


If you have any copyright issues then please contact me directly on -
northernareasofpakistans@gmail.com

Thanks for taking the time to view Northern Areas Of Pakistan Videos.