Patriata Hill Station Murree

Patriata also known as New Murree is a hill station in northern Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south-east of Murree hill. Patriata is located in Murree Tehsil which is a subdivision of Rawalpindi District. It is the highest point in the area and the hills stand 7,500 feet (2,300 m) above sea level

The cooler climate in Patriata makes this hill station a favorable tourist location compared to further south. The large tourist presence in Murree also makes Patriata a more attractive hub for many. A Gondola chair lift and cable car system allow visitors to access the highest points. The area is heavily forested and there are many monkeys and leopards in the area.

How to get there:

Patriata is west of the Jhelum River, around 20 kilometers south of Murree and 59 kilometers south of Islamabad.
From Islamabad/ Rawalpindi, there are two routes to Patriata: one is the well-constructed Expressway, second is the old Murree Road, Lower Topa, and Jheeka Gali.

Location

Rawalpindi, Punjab Pakistan

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