Does it work in winter?
Yes — this is the easiest snow weekend in the country, though roads can be busy after snowfall.
3-day itinerary
3-Day Murree & Galiat Weekend Escape
A short forest weekend from Islamabad — hill-station streets, cedar trails and easy family walking.
3 days EasySpring · Summer · Autumn · WinterValue
Route
Islamabad → Murree → Nathiagali → Ayubia → Islamabad
Day by day
- 1
Into the hills
Drive up to Murree, Mall Road evening and viewpoint sunset.
- 2
Galiat trails
Transfer to Nathiagali and walk the forest track between the Galis.
- 3
Ayubia and back
Chairlift, forest picnic and return to Islamabad.
Highlights
- Mall Road evening
- Pipeline Track walk
- Ayubia forest ride
- Sunset at Pindi Point
What's included
- Transport
- 2 nights hotels
- Breakfast
- Guide
Not included
- Lunches and dinners
- Chairlift tickets
- Insurance
Accommodation
Hill-station hotel in Murree and a forest lodge in Nathiagali.
Transport
Private car or minivan on sealed roads throughout.
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Where you might stay
Recommended hotels on this route
Murree Pines Hotel
Off Mall Road, Murree
Classic hill-station hotel a short walk from Mall Road.
Hotel$$Forest viewRestaurant
From (demo)
$70 / night
Nathiagali Mountain Lodge
Nathiagali, Galiat
Quiet timber lodge on the edge of the Nathiagali walking trails.
Lodge$$Trail accessFireplace
From (demo)
$65 / night