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Introduction to "Murree"
Murree also known as “Queen of Hills” is one of the most popular tourist resorts in northern Pakistan. This thriving summer resort is just an hour drive from the Capital of Pakistan, Islamabad. The scenic journey, with a great view of forest clauded mountains and majestic pines on densely wooded hills, is a delight for the visitors. Green in summer and white in winter, this resort offers attraction for tourists through out the year.more
Tourists Resorts
The small city of Murree offers a great deal to visitors. There are a lot of places which you can visit during your trip to Murree. Places like Pindi Point and Kashmir point are quite near so that in summer even you are not allowed to bring your own vehicles to these areas because of extreme rush. Other places like Patriata, Bhurban, Nathiagali and Ayubia far from city and you will need some kind of vehicle or transport to reach there. Following are some common places which you can visit on your trip to Murree. more
Visiting Notes and places to Visit
The Best time to visit is from May to November. Nearest spots to visit are Kashmir & Pindi points. Breakfast at hotel. To walk at Mall road in free time and to visit Kashmir & Pindi points are familiar activities of visitors. At Pindi point you have an option to ride on the chair lift. There is an amazing view down the hills toward Islamabad & Rawalpindi. Kashmir point offers you a unique combination of nature and beauty. Well wooded pine forests with chirping birds are ready to welcome you. There is a 5km hiking track from Kashmir point down to military dairy farms offering you closer view of trees, plants, birds and animals. But if you are young, you will probably want to spend more time at Mall Road. As the night falls the life at Mall Road becomes more active and you can find every thing you want to enjoy and to eat.more
Culture of Murree hills
The people of Murree are strong, brave and hospitable. These mountaneous people are now mostly engaged in business in Murree city and governoment jobs in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The following is an historic description, of the inhabitants, items of clothing mentioned here like the pagri (a kind of Turban) are no longer worn.more
History
The city of Murree was founded by Britishers, but for how long was the area had been populated is still unknown. Before the attack of Alexander in India the area was under the Rule of Raja Ambi and came under the rule of Muslim Mughals in sixteenth century. In 1832 the area came under the rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The local Abbasis (Dhonds) believe that they belong from the offsets of Hazarat Abbas.more
Tomb of Virgin Mary in Murree
Among various fascinating legends connected with the popular tourist resort of Murree, self-styled as 'Queen of the Hills' in Pakistan, is a unique one about the tomb of Virgin Mary. Believe it or not, but some claim that located on a peaceful Murree hilltop, is the very site thought to be the final abode or resting place of the Mother of Isa (AS) or Jesus Christ - better known to Muslims as Hazrat Marium (AS). The site has been maintained and honoured as far back as anyone can remember. Its importance can be judged from the fact that the surrounding country is named after the supposed gravesite.more
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