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Town in Punjab, Pakistan
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Murree, once a charming colonial town nestled in the Himalayan foothills, is now a popular hill station and bustling summer resort in the Galyat region of northern Punjab. Due to being a picturesque and pleasantly scenic places in the country, the last one decade have seen rampant development and today Murree more closely resembles a litter-strewn overcrowded and a thriving tourist resort. However it remains exceedingly popular with Pakistani families for whom it's truly a tourist paradise and receives glowing recommendations from this demographic. 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. It is the birthplace of explorer Francis Younghusband.
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The Mall is the main strip of Murree with shops, markets, hotels and restaurants. It is the main focal point of Murree and the center of major economic activities. Once a historical central area, is today full of shops selling a multitude of things for the tourists as well as the main point to stroll, eat, sleep and meet people who come to visit Murree from all over the country.
the highest place in Murree.
a chairlift runs up to here.
A nice and quiet get-away high up in the pine trees, has a restaurant, a grill, a tobacco bar, and a billiards room. Also have several individual cottages, located in a secluded corner of the premises.
This is off of the mall, up the hill from one of the last roundabouts in town (heading uphill). This hotel takes credit cards and has internet access. Rooms are typical world 3-star class.
The suites are equipped with internet, flat-screen television, and mini-bar. The hotel also has an amazing terrace, gym, pool table, foosball, and caram board. It also houses a mini-cinema.
One of many good hotel in town.
In off season, a decent room will cost around Rs. 500. In June-Aug. peak season costs around Rs. 8,000.
PC Bhurban is the top of the line is the only five star hotel in town. Hotel is 25 minutes drive away from Murree proper. Over crowded by day time visitors during summer seasons. The entry fee for the hotel is Rs. 500 per person for visitors which is fully redeemable while room booking, at restaurants and shops located inside the hotel.
By car
Murree is the administrative headquarters of the Murree district and therefore, it is well connected by road to other towns of the district.
By taxi
If you don't have own conveyance, hiring private taxi is a good option. Taxis run from Islamabad and, usually, take about 1½ hours.
By bus
There are many buses and hiace runs from Islamabad and Rawalpindi to Murree, cost around Rs.30 hour. you can take hiace from SADAR-Rawalpindi, Peer Wadhai Adda, and Faizabad.
Driving in or through Murree is at best a nightmare - the roads are too narrow, and the cars too many.
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