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Murree, a famous hill station, is just a 50 kilometers towards
North-East of Islamabad, at the gate of Great
Himalayan Range. Murree is widely regarded as queen of hills
because of its majestic scenery. The turnover of tourists during
summer season reaches in millions. The pleasant weather of
Murree is one of the biggest attractions.
The city comprises four main areas. The height of these areas
increases gradually. Murree City is situated at an altitude of
7,500 feet ( 2,286 meters) above sea level. Other places part
of Murree are Patriata, Kuldana and Gharial.
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According to oral traditions, Murree derives its name from Marrhi, a word in local
language, which means a ridge (a long area at hilltop). Another reference is about a
word imported from Turkish language, Mera, which means a meadow or pasture.
There is tremendous influence of Turkish language on the local language of the area.
The people used to spend most part of the year in the valleys and used top of the
hills as pastures or fields to grow seasonal crops.
It is believed that over the period of centuries, Turkish word Mera might have
become Mari, the spellings used by the British first time after their arrival in the area
in 1846. It was in 1875 that present spellings, Murree were adopted by the British.
There is no record indicating that the whole territory known as Murree today, had the
same name before the British occupation of the area in 1846. During Afghan rule as
well as Sikh rule, the area was referred with the name of the tribe inhabiting there. It
was only after transfer of the hill tract, including Murree, from Hazara district to
Rawalpindi district in 1850 that Tehsil Murree was created.
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Galiyaat
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Nathia-gali
Dunga-gali
Kooza-gali
Ayubia
Khanspur
Khaira-gali
Changla-gali
Jhika-gali
Bansra-gali
Ghora-gali
Trekking Sites in Murree & Galiyaat
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# Trekking site Length of Trek
Kilometers
1 Ayubia to Changlagali 8
2 Dunga-gali to Ayubia 4
3 Dunga-gali to Mukshpuri 4
4 Mukshpuri to Nathia-gali 4
5 Nathia-gali to Mirangni 8
6 Mirangni to Dagri 10
7 Dagri to Biran-gali 13
8 Biran-gali to Azizabad 13
9 Biran-gali to Thandiani 13
10 Thandiani to Sattu 18
11 Sattu to Bandi Dhurdan 13
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It is widely believed
that nature has
created couples for all
living species!
Even for botanical
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Ayubia
The name is given to the place after
President Ayub Khan. He hailed from
the area.
Ayubia comprises the following;
Khanspur
Khaira-gali
Ghora Dhaka
Changla-gali
The small town of Ayubia is
spreading over 26 square kilometers.
Ghora Dhaka has a chair-lift, that
provides panoramic view of the lush
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Trek from Dunga Gali to
Ayubia
Jungle walk from Dunga Gali to
Ayubia.
A 4 km track abundant with botanical
and zoological diversity.
Has great scope for botanical and
zoological research work and studies.
Has the most beautiful hill views on the
way till Ayubia.
An absolute pleasure for jungle lovers.
Beware of Tigers while walking on the
track.
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A view of trek
starting from
Dunga gali and
ending at Ayubia.
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Horse Riding
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St. Mathews’
Church
Nathiagali
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Governor House
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Governor House
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Woodstock Villas!
The coolest flavor of life
along a hillside in a
village near Nathiagali!
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Nathiagali
Is the most famous of all gallies
(referred here as galliyaat)
because of its picturesque hills.
The valley is 8200 feet high
above sea level and is surrounded
by lush green hills. It is closed
for 4 months in winters because
of heavy snow falling here every
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Sunset at Dunga Gali.
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Morning at Dunga Gali
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Thank you!
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