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Muree the Queens of Hills .................................................

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS It is a 1/½ hour drive to Murree from Islamabad via the 55 km, well carpeted, winding road. Murree, known as the Queen of the Hills is 2,413 meters high. Beyond Murree. the hill resorts of Ayubia, Khairagali, Bhurban, Patriata, Dongagali and Nathiagali also offer cool respite from the torrid heat of the plains in the summer months. Perhaps, the most sought after is the beautiful Nathiagali, 32 km from Murree and perched at a height of 2,501 meters. Ayubia, 29 km from Muree, is famous for its nature walks. Bhurban, which is 9 km from Murree, is known for its nine-hole golf course, panoramic view of the forested hills around and a 5-star hotel. Patriata: The Patriata resort, about 15-km south east of Murree, has been developed on a virgin site at a 2,223-m high ridge. It offers a breath taking view of high forests and deep intersecting valleys with terraced slopes. The climate remains remarkably cool and pleasant in the summer. The resort is equipped with dual chairlift and cable car system from Gulehra Gali to Patriata Ridge, a total distance of 31 km. The Gondola cable cars, first of its kind in Pakistan, provide a panoramic view of the valley.

ITINERARY Best time to Visit : September to April 08:30 hours: Departure for Murree. Sightseeing enroute. Continue drive to Patriata. 11:00 hours: Arrival Patriata. Enjoy Chairlift/Cable Car tide, panoramic view at the top. Return and drive to Bhourban. 13:30 hours: Lunch at Bhourban. 14:30 hours: Leave for Murree. Visit Pindi Point, Kashniir Point and shopping walk on the Mall. 17:30 hours: Departure for Rawalpindi/Islamabad 18:45 hours: Arrival Rawalpindi/Islamabad and End of Tour Alternate Tour: Murree-Ayubia-Nathiagali.

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