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Faisal Mosque
A strikingly modern mosque shaped like a desert tent, one of the largest in the world, set against the Margalla Hills.
38 km · about 45 min drive
Punjab, Pakistan · Asia
Murree sits on the route: 25 minutes from Kamra, 38km from Faisal Mosque.
Murree is a town located in Punjab, Pakistan. With a population of 25,247, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Murree sits in Pakistan. It's in the Asia/Karachi time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Murree to your route.
Murree is a mountain resort city in the northernmost region of the Punjab province of Pakistan. Lying in the Galyat region of the Pir Panjal Range under the western Himalayas, it is located in the northeast of the capital city of Islamabad. The town was built in the mid-19th century and served as the summer capital ofRead more
the British Punjab, allowing British troops to escape the scorching heat of the plains of Punjab. It has an average altitude of 2,291 metres (7,516 ft).
Construction of the town started in 1851 on the hills of Murree as a sanatorium for British troops. The permanent town of Murree was constructed in 1853 and a church was consecrated shortly thereafter. One main road was established, commonly referred to as "Mall Road". Murree was the headquarters of the colonial Government of the Punjab Province during the 1873–1875 summer; the summer capital was moved to Shimla in 1876.
Murree became a popular tourist station for British citizens of the British Raj. It is the birthplace of several prominent Britons including Bruce Bairnsfather, Francis Younghusband, Reginald Dyer and Joanna Kelley. During the colonial era, access to commercial establishments was restricted for non-Europeans. Such establishments included Lawrence College, Murree.
Since the independence of Pakistan in 1947, Murree has retained its position as a popular hill station, noted for its pleasant summer weather. It is located close to the Islamabad–Rawalpindi metropolitan area from where it attracts huge number of tourists. The town also serves as a transit point for tourists visiting Azad Kashmir and Abbottabad. The town is noted for its Tudorbethan and neo-gothic architecture. The Government of Pakistan owns a summer retreat in Murree, where foreign dignitaries including heads of state often visit.
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Murree is located in Punjab, Pakistan, Asia. The coordinates are 33.9084 latitude, 73.3903 longitude.
Murree has a population of approximately 25,247 people, making it a town in Pakistan.
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A strikingly modern mosque shaped like a desert tent, one of the largest in the world, set against the Margalla Hills.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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