Have you heard of Heritage Walk in Lahore? If not, then you must be scratching your head what it was exactly about? Heritage walk are group trips organized for domestic tourists and foreign tourists to experience famous heritage sites of Lahore. I have been a part of a Heritage walk that was organized by my university in 2017. Back then, I had a huge group of friends who would make the most out of even the most ordinary experience. What a beautiful day that was... We went on university buses to Walled city of Lahore also known as Old City, forms the historic core of Lahore, Pakistan. Lahore lives big. It’s the capital of Pakistan’s populous Punjab province, split between India and Pakistan before it was split. An old Punjabi saying goes: ‘Anyone who hasn’t seen Lahore simply hasn’t lived.’ The roots of my family are clumped in Lahore which is my home town and will always be. So, what were we talking about? Oh yes the heritage walk that has given me unforgettable memories and peak into the past of how the Mughal's lived before the fall of Mughal Dynasty. Our trip was planned for one day so we could visit no more than 3 places because of long distance gap between these sites within Lahore. Along with our tour guide and the entire crew, we first stopped at Lahore Fort.
This was definitely a perfect ending to a perfect experience.
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It was 12 a.m and my dad made a sudden plan for a long drive. He booked a cottage and asked my Mom to pack within 2 hours. And that's how it all started. For about 20 years now, we have been visiting Murree every year to spend summer vacations. Recently, my husband and I planned for a short trip to northern areas of Pakistan. Trust me, Pakistan's North is blessed! We had a long list of places we wanted to visit. First we decided Gilgit, Baltistan then we agreed on Islamabad and Naran Kaghan. Finally, we ended up on Murree keeping in view the budget and travel convenience options. Before I take you to interesting experiences to the place famous as "Queen of Mountains", lets look at some facts about it, so when you plan to travel, you have solid information regarding the place. No one likes disappointment, right? Murree is a mountain resort town, located in the Galyat region of the Pir Panjal Range, within the Rawalpindi District of Punjab, Pakistan. It became a popular tourist station for British within the British India, several prominent Englishmen were born here including Bruce Bairnsfather, Francis Younghusband and Reginald Dyer. Since the Independence of Pakistan in 1947, Murree has retained its position as a popular hill station, noted for its pleasant summer. Many tourists visit the town from the Islamabad-Rawalpindi area. The town also serves as a transit point for tourist's visiting Azad Kashmir and Abbottabad. It is also considered to be the final resting place of, Mary, the mother of Jesus. I think this much background is enough! I definitely do not intend to bore you but its always good to have a background story before investing in the tour. Okay so, four reasons that make Murree travel one of the most closest place to my heart are listed below; 1- Climate: Murree is located at high altitude due to which it has cold, snowy winters, relatively cool summers with drastically escalated rain and frequent fog. Pindi point, Kashmir Point, Ayubia and Patriata are some of the places that are most foggy throughout the summers. Upper Topa and lower Topa are places that experience a white blanket after heavy snowfall in winters. 2- Landscape: As I mentioned before, that Murree is known as "Queen of Mountains", because it is a mountainous area. Nathiagali, which is one of the most visited gali, offers astonishing views with a backdrop of snow-capped peaks of Kashmir and Kohistan. In a clear climate, the immense mountains of Nanga Parbat can be seen. Bhurban became the most favorite tourist spot in Murree because of its lush green landscapes along with a pleasant environment that is full of calmness. And if you choose to stay in PC Bhurban then the treat is double. The lavish amenities with enchanting landscapes is always preferable for the visitor. 3- Wildlife: There are a large number of monkeys in the forests around Murree, Nathia-Gali and Ayyubia. Thery follow the tourists in search of food and fun. The visitors give them bread, maize, biscuits,bananas,apples and other fruit. The children greatly enjoy the naughty monkeys in the wild. Murree Wildlife Park is a Zoo located in Bansra Gali, in Murree Pakistan. It is home to Siberian tiger, Red deer, peafowl and many more. 4- Handicrafts & Markets: Mall Road is the most famous and biggest market in Murree. This road is open until 3 am, and people usually like to walk there to enjoy pleasant weather and delicious food. The road is full of life, hotels, restaurants, and handicrafts items and happy faces. Most common handicrafts items that its famous for includes shawls, handbags and Kurtas. Well, I hope this would have given you a slight peek in what Murree is like. I would recommend you to visit TripAdvisor, which is a platform that will help you to plan your trip to Murree. You can use it to find hotels, vacation rentals,flights and restaurants. I hope you enjoyed this quick information about Murree. Happy travelling! Khuda Hafiz (May God protects you!) |
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