4-Day Tour to Murree Hill Station & beautiful Islamabad city
- Duration: 4 Days (approx.)
- Location: Islamabad
- Product code: P0D4DG
About Islamabad
Serving as the capital of Pakistan since the Sixties, Islamabad was built according to a carefully organized plan, divided into sectors along a grid of clean, tree-lined streets. The city is sheltered by the Margalla Hills, the foothills of the Himalayas and the home of rare species of leopard, deer, birds, and even porcupines. Several hiking paths end at Daman-e-Koh, a picnic spot with a splendid view of the entire city, including the massive modernist Faisal Mosque and even the Rawal Dam.
Islamabad is the ninth largest city in Pakistan with a population of about 1.015 million (2017).
About Murree:
Murree is Pakistan’s most developed and popular hill station located at an altitude of 6000-7000 feet above sea level. At an hour drive from Islamabad along a good quality, winding alpine road, it is crowded by visitors all year round. The scenery is superb, climate cool in summers and crispy cold in winters.
The name Murree is derived from 'marhi' "high place" although there is a popular belief it was named after the virgin Mary during the British times. When the British annexed Punjab in 1849, they soon decided to establish a hill station at Murree conveniently located near the important military cantonment of Rawalpindi. It was actually founded in 1851 on pastureland of a ridge and developed quickly. Today Murre is Punjab’s leading hill station attracting domestic and foreign visitors. The long summer days are ideal for lazy strolls between Kashmir and Pindi points.
Hotel: 1 Room / 2 Rooms (As per law, double room only for married couples)Nights: 3
Members: 2 Persons / 4 persons (Adults)
Transport: Toyota Corolla salon car 2017-18 or equivalent
Visits and Sightseeing:
a) Islamabad: Faisal Mosque; Monal; Centarous Mall
c) Shakar Pariyan, Rawal Lake & Rawal Dam, Shahdara Point, F7 Islamabad
Brief Itinerary:
Day 1: Pickup and drop to your hotel in Islamabad:
Arrival at Islamabad Airport by air late evening or night and drop off at Le Grand Guesthouse, Islamabad – E11 Sector (31 kms in about 40 minutes). Night stay at the guesthouse.Meals: None (Own expense)
Day 2: Islamabad visit:
Next day, after breakfast, visit Faisal Mosque, which is world’s 2nd biggest mosque dedicated
to late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. After the visit, proceed to Monal up on the hills (9 kms from Islamabad). (As in picture). Have lunch there. Enjoy the scenic view of one of world’s mosque beautiful capital cities from the hill. After the visit, return back to your guesthouse in E-11. Night stay at the guesthouse.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Visit to Murree Hill station:
After breakfast, drive to Murree hill station (about 65 kms) in nearly 2 hours. Visit Mall road, different hiking treks; enjoy the 2 chairlifts of Pindi Point and Patriata (New Murree). Also visit the famous Galliat of Nathia Gali and Ghorra Gali. After the visit, in the evening, return to your guesthouse.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Shakar Parian, Shahdara Point, F7 and drop off
After breakfast, visit Shakar Parian. This is where all the heads of government and state make sure to plant a tree. It is about 18 kms from the guesthouse and takes about 30 minutes.
Then move further East for Rawal Lake and Rawal Dam, about 10 kms in 15 minutes. Appreciate the refreshing lake water and beautiful environment. After that, drive to Shahdara Point, which is in the north 10 kms from the Rawal Lake and takes about 25 minutes. After the visit, retrieve back to F7 in the Blue Area of Islamabad, which is 20 kms and takes about 40 minutes. Finally drop off to Islamabad International Airport to take your flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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Includes:
* Airport pick and drop
* Standard Hotel/Guesthouse Accommodation double room for 3 nights
* Daily Breakfast at the guesthouse
* Experienced driver cum guide
* Driver’s 2 times meals per day
* Comfortable vehicle for 10 hours per day. (Additional hours are payable additional at Rs 750 per hour + fuel.)
Package does not Include:
* Any expense of personal nature or based on act of God
* Entry Fees of tourist sites, Boating, Rafting, Chairlift etc.
* Any other expense which is not mentioned in above “inclusions”
* Lunch, dinner, snacks, drinks etc.
Participants are advised to bring:
Proper ID
Hand-carry Bag
Sun Block
Sun Glasses (if required)
Joggers (if required)
Folding umbrella