Murree & Galiyat Trip Plan — 2-Day Itinerary

Route: Islamabad – Murree Expressway, about 80 km (1.5–2 hours).

• Day 1: Mall Road, Pindi Point and Kashmir Point chair lifts.
• Day 2: Nathia Gali and Ayubia — the Pipeline Track walk or the Ayubia chair lift. Return by evening.

What to carry & what you need:

• In winter (Dec–Feb), snow chains for your vehicle — officially advised; check the road status before leaving
• Full winter clothing — heavy jacket, thermals, snow boots with strong grip, gloves, scarf and cap (days 0–5°C, nights below zero)
• A car kit for snow days — full fuel tank, blankets, drinking water, dry food, a torch and a power bank
• In the monsoon (Jul–Sep), a raincoat — rain is near-daily in Nathia Gali and roads get slick
• Fuel and cash sorted in Murree or Abbottabad before heading deeper into the Galiyat
• Book your hotel in advance on snow weekends and Eid — roads jam and can stay closed for days
• Shoes with strong grip for the Pipeline Track and Mushkpuri walks

Note: Leave early on weekends and holidays — the expressway jams badly. In December–February snow, keep snow chains and check the road before leaving.