“Everything and anything can happen in Murree. Romance is in the atmosphere; intrigue is in the air. The roads to this happy holiday resort embrace both heaven and earth. In Murree, it is easy to fall in love”.
– Camile, an American journalist.
Murree has beauty and unique heritage due to its colonial past. !!
Murree with its colonial past is nestled in the Himalayan foothills is a beautiful hill resort to escape from the sweltering heat. Mountains covered with lush green trees, cold atmosphere, fresh air, beautiful valleys and most importantly clouds on the roads hugging you with full of happiness. Murree is a British colonial town established in 1851 by the then governor of Punjab, Sir Henry Lawrence. Murree means “high place” situated at 33.35’ north latitude and 73. 27’ eastern longitudes.
Murree has beauty and unique heritage due to its colonial past. !!
Murree with its colonial past is nestled in the Himalayan foothills is a beautiful hill resort to escape from the sweltering heat.
Mountains covered with lush green trees, cold atmosphere, fresh air, beautiful valleys and most importantly clouds on the roads hugging you with full of happiness. Murree is a British colonial town established in 1851 by the then governor of Punjab, Sir Henry Lawrence. Murree means “high place” situated at 33.35’ north latitude and 73. 27’ eastern longitudes.
Feel the crisp pine breeze IN MURREE
Top Views
The whole route to Murree is filled with awe-inspiring views.
Enjoy Sunset
Feel the crisp pine breeze and soaking the gentle sunshine.
Road Beauty
Scenic, relaxing atmosphere for tourists
Entertainment
Enjoy TDCP Chairlift and Cable Car at Patriata
Igloo-Pods
Stay in transparent luxury igloos at Murree
Lieutenant Colonel Sir Francis Edward Younghusband, a British Army officer, explorer, and spiritual writer was born in 1863 at Murree, British India (now Pakistan). He wrote famous book Wonders of the Himalayas in 1924. For this achievement, aged still only 24, he was elected the youngest member of the Royal Geographical Society and received the society’s 1890 Patron’s Gold Medal.
Tomb of Mary
According to old legend, the name 'Murree' is derived from 'Marium' or Mary. Among locals it is know as "Mai Mari da Asthan" ("Resting Place")
Military cantonments
Military cantonments were established at Gharrial, 12 Division Headquarters at Kuldanna, Barrian, Upper and Lower Topa and Clifton Camp.
Holy Trinity Church, Murree
The Holy Trinity Church was built in 1857. The first brick of the church was laid on March 2, 1850 but the church bell first rang after seven years
West Yorkshire Regiment memorial
1st Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment memorial in Kuldana, Murree -- carved to record the Battalion's three years in the area from 1907-1910
Lawrence College Murree
Established in 1860 by Sir Henry Lawrence, started as an asylum with the object to provide a plain and practical education to the orphans and the children of the British soldiers in India.
Historic GPO Murree
The historic GPO building was built by the British in 1867. Today, its façade is completely different from the original one. The GPO building is situated at the beginning of The Mall.
Chahrehan, Murree-recently restored century-old forest bungalow!!
Situated near the Lower Topa, at the end of the Murree Expressway, the Cherhan rest house was built in 1913. It has three bedrooms, along with a sunroom and a dining area. The rest house crumbled during the 2005 earthquake. Pakistan Prime Minister, Imran Khan stayed at the rest house between July 8 and 12, 1992, after the 1992 cricket world cup with his foreign friends. Pratap Singh of Imperial Forest Service and Mr and Mrs K C Robinson were apparently frequent visitors in the past.
Nearby Attractions
Kotli Sattian-Heaven on Earth
Book your Tour with TDCP!!
In these uncertain times we know you’ll want even more assurances that your holiday will run smoothly. That’s why we’ve looked at every facet of the Original Travel holiday experience and adapted and improved our services accordingly, so you can travel with absolute confidence.
We are experienced and qualified tour operator. We have our own set up including information center, soft wheel train, chairlift and cable car system, camps, igloos, glamping pods, state of the art and luxurious rest houses and above all experienced Tourist Guides
Trust us: we know how important it is to get travel right.
Book your Tour with TDCP!!
In these uncertain times we know you’ll want even more assurances that your holiday will run smoothly. That’s why we’ve looked at every facet of the Original Travel holiday experience and adapted and improved our services accordingly, so you can travel with absolute confidence.
We are experienced and qualified tour operator. We have our own set up including information center, soft wheel train, chairlift and cable car system, camps, igloos, glamping pods, state of the art and luxurious rest houses and above all experienced Tourist Guides
Trust us: we know how important it is to get travel right.
- Holy Trinity Church remains the main church in Murree, Aamir Yasin 09 Sep 2018, DAWN
- Murree never forgot, Alyan Khan Dec 27, 2019, Daily Times
Murree’s British-era historical buildings still intact, Abid Fazil Abbasi 11 Feb, DAWN
Murree Shrine of “Mary’s Grave” published in University of Dayton by Dr. Ali Jan
- Towering above the little forest by Dr Raheal Ahmad Siddiqui January 26, 2020 (Sunday News)
