MURREE & NATHIA GALI TRAVEL GUIDE
The Pine-Covered Hill Stations of Murree and Nathia Gali
The Pine-Covered Hill Stations of Murree and Nathia Gali
If you want to escape the city and spend some peaceful time with your loved ones, Murree and Nathia Gali are two of the most loved hill stations in northern Pakistan. Pine-covered hills, cool mountain air, scenic walking trails and good food make them perfect for a family trip, a weekend with friends or a honeymoon.
Where Is Murree?
Murree is a hill station in the Rawalpindi District of Punjab, in the foothills of the Himalayas. It sits at 2,291 metres (7,516 feet) above sea level and is about 65 km from Islamabad — 1 to 2 hours by car on the Murree Expressway, depending on traffic. That makes it one of the top weekend getaways for people living in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
Murree is also the starting point for the nearby hill resorts of Patriata (New Murree), Bhurban, Ayubia and Nathia Gali, about 35 km further on through the Galiyat.
Murree Weather Through the Year
Murree is pleasant in every season. In summer it offers green views, a relaxing atmosphere and cool evenings, and people come from all over Pakistan to escape the heat of the plains. In winter, the hills are covered in snow, and Murree becomes one of the most popular places in the country to see snowfall.
Things to Do in Murree and Nathia Gali
- Walk Mall Road in the evening and try the street food
- Ride the chairlift at Pindi Point or the cable car at Patriata
- Take the children on the Murree Safari Train at Kashmir Point
- Walk the Pipeline Track at Ayubia or hike to Mushkpuri Top
- Go horse riding in Bhurban or Nathia Gali
- Enjoy the snowfall on a winter trip
Travel Tips
- Weekends and holidays are crowded, so travel on weekdays if you can and book early.
- Pack warm clothes — even in summer, nights in the hills are chilly.
- In winter, check road conditions before driving in snow.
Plan Your Trip
See our Murree and Nathia Gali tour packages — private trips with transport, hotels and an experienced driver, for families and couples — or rent a car with driver for Murree and Nathia Gali from Islamabad or Rawalpindi. Going further? Murree is on the way to Azad Kashmir and Muzaffarabad.
Places to See in Murree & Nathia Gali
Mall Road
The heart of Murree — street food, shops, traditional clothing and handicrafts, busy with walkers until late at night.
Pindi Point and Kashmir Point
Viewpoints over Islamabad and the peaks of Azad Kashmir, with a 1.5 km chairlift at Pindi Point and the Safari Train at Kashmir Point.
Patriata (New Murree)
About 15 km from Murree, known for its chairlift and cable car rides high above the forests.
Bhurban
About 13 km from Murree — green meadows, fresh air and luxury resorts, a favourite with families and honeymoon couples.
Ayubia
About 26 km from Murree — Ayubia National Park, the Pipeline Track, a chairlift and plenty of wildlife.
Nathia Gali
About 35 km from Murree — tall pine trees, cool weather and hiking trails, including the famous Mushkpuri Top.
Best Time to Visit Murree & Nathia Gali
Fresh spring greenery, cool days and fewer crowds than in summer.
Green hills and cool evenings — the escape from the summer heat. Busiest on weekends and holidays.
Clear skies, crisp air and quieter roads after the summer rush.
Snowfall on the hills. Check road conditions before you travel, and avoid the busiest snow days.
Murree & Nathia Gali Tour Packages
2 Days Nathia Gali Family Tour
Islamabad → Murree → Nathia Gali → Ayubia → Patriata → Islamabad
2 Days Nathia Gali Private Honeymoon Package
Islamabad → Murree → Dunga Gali → Ayubia → Nathia Gali → Patriata → Islamabad
3 Days Murree & Nathia Gali Family Tour
Islamabad → Murree → Dunga Gali → Ayubia → Nathia Gali → Patriata → Islamabad
3 Days Murree Economy Honeymoon Package
Islamabad → Murree → Ayubia → Nathia Gali → Lalazar Wildlife Park → Islamabad
3 Days Abbottabad, Nathia Gali & Murree Tour
Islamabad → Hazara Motorway → Abbottabad → Bara Gali → Nathia Gali → Ayubia → Murree → Patriata → Islamabad
4 Days Murree & Nathia Gali Economy Family Tour
Islamabad → Murree → Ayubia → Nathia Gali → Mushkpuri Top → Bara Gali → Islamabad
4 Days Murree Economy Honeymoon Package
Islamabad → Murree → Nathia Gali → Bara Gali → Ayubia → Islamabad
4 Days Murree & Shogran Honeymoon Package
Islamabad → Murree → Ayubia → Nathia Gali → Abbottabad → Mansehra → Kiwai → Shogran → Islamabad
4 Days Murree & Muzaffarabad Family Tour
Islamabad → Murree → Lower Topa → Patriata → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Dulai → Kohala → Islamabad
5 Days Murree, Nathia Gali & Shogran Family Tour
Islamabad → Murree → Ayubia → Nathia Gali → Abbottabad → Mansehra → Kiwai → Shogran → Siri Paye → Islamabad
Galiyat & Naran Private Family Tour
Islamabad → Murree → Bhurban → Nathia Gali → Abbottabad → Mansehra → Kiwai → Naran → Babusar Top → Islamabad
5 Days Murree, Nathia Gali & Kashmir Tour
Islamabad → Murree → Nathia Gali → Ayubia → Murree → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Neelum Valley → Kutton → Islamabad
3 Days Murree & Nathia Gali Private Honeymoon
Islamabad → Murree → Nathia Gali → Ayubia → Patriata → Islamabad
4 Days Murree, Bhurban & Muzaffarabad Honeymoon
Islamabad → Murree → Bhurban → Kohala → Dulai → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Islamabad
3 Days Murree & Pc Bhurban Luxury Honeymoon
Islamabad → Murree → Bhurban → Patriata → Islamabad
4 Days Murree & Nathia Gali Deluxe Family Tour
Islamabad → Murree → Lower Topa → Nathia Gali → Bara Gali → Ayubia → Islamabad
7 Days Murree & Kashmir Summer Tour
Islamabad → Murree → Lower Topa → Bhurban → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Kutton → Athmuqam → Keran → Sharda → Muzaffarabad → Islamabad
4 Days Murree & Nathia Gali Luxury Family Tour
Islamabad → Murree → Nathia Gali → Bara Gali → Ayubia → Patriata → Islamabad
5 Days Deluxe Murree & Kashmir Honeymoon
Islamabad → Murree → Bhurban → Patriata → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Neelum Valley → Kutton → Islamabad
Hotels & Resorts in Murree & Nathia Gali
Maisonette Firhill Villas Murree
Firhill Pines, Murree
Secluded hill sanctuary offering private fireplaces, pine forest balconies, and gourmet room service.
Maisonette Firhill Villas
Murree
Maisonette Firhill Villas is a hotel and restaurant in Murree, known for its service and its food. It is a comfortable choice for a family break in the Murree hills, whether you come for the cool summer air or the winter snow. Getting Ther...