Islamabad: Murree Day Trip & Airport Transfer

A Hill Station Break During Your Layover in Islamabad

You get picked up from Islamabad airport or your hotel and driven to Murree, where you walk Mall Road's outdoor market, ride the Patriata cable car through pine forest, visit the colonial Governor House, and explore Kashmir Point with its train ride and views. Lunch, all entry tickets, and your English-speaking guide are included. You return to the airport or hotel in the evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Murree Hill Station

• Stroll around Mall Road
• Ride Patriata cable car
• Visit Governor House
• Enjoy Kashmir Point views

The experience

There's something about the idea of a layover that makes you want to escape the airport entirely, and that's exactly what this trip lets you do. Murree sits just a couple of hours from Islamabad, high enough that the air changes the moment you arrive, and the whole point here is to skip the stress of figuring out transport, timing, and what to actually see. Your driver picks you up from the airport or your hotel, and from there the day unfolds without you having to plan it.

Mall Road is where most people start, and it's the kind of place that fills up early: textile shops, food stalls, restaurants, the whole thing packed into one outdoor market that somehow doesn't feel chaotic. You walk around, grab lunch (included), pick up whatever souvenirs make sense, and the guide handles the logistics while you just move through it. After that comes Patriata, which is the cable car stop. The chairlift ride itself takes you up through pine trees and opens onto a view that explains why people make the trip up here in the first place. You're looking out over hills that go on, and the cool air is the kind that makes you actually want to breathe.

Governor House is the colonial building that sits on the ridge, though the management only opens certain areas to visitors, so you see what's available that day. Kashmir Point comes next, and this is where the day gets a bit looser. There's a small train ride if you want it, or you can walk, or just stand there with the weather doing its thing. Some people do horse riding here. Mostly people take photos and sit for a minute. Lunch and the cable car entry are both included, which means you're not stopping to figure out payments or finding a restaurant that's actually open. The whole day runs about eight to ten hours depending on how long you linger at each stop, and your guide speaks English, so there's no translation lag when someone points something out.

The drive back to the airport or your hotel happens in the evening, which gives you time to rest before your next flight or to just sit quietly after a day in the hills. It's the kind of transit trip that actually feels like a break instead of a scramble.

What’s included

• Airport or city hotel round-trip transfer.
• English-speaking tour guide for the full day.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• cable car entry ticket at Patriata.
• train ride entry ticket at Kashmir Point.
• time to explore Mall Road and Governor House.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 13:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Trips Planners

Is this one for you?This works well if you're stuck in Islamabad between flights and want to see something beyond the airport: the transfer and guide remove the logistics, so you just show up and the day happens around you.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the drive from Islamabad airport to Murree?

Approximately two hours each way, depending on traffic and road conditions.

What's included in the price?

Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off, English-speaking guide, lunch, cable car entry at Patriata, and train ride entry at Kashmir Point.

Can I do this trip if I only have a few hours between flights?

The full day trip takes eight to ten hours total. If your layover is shorter, you'd need to discuss timing with the operator before booking.

Is Mall Road crowded?

Yes, it's the main outdoor market in Murree and fills up during the day, especially on weekends. Going early helps, but crowds are normal.

Can I ride the cable car at Patriata if I'm afraid of heights?

The cable car is part of the itinerary, but you can skip it and wait at the base if heights aren't comfortable for you.

What's the weather like in Murree?

Murree is cooler than Islamabad year-round. Bring a light jacket or sweater, especially if you're visiting in winter or early morning.

Is there time to shop on Mall Road?

Yes, you have time to walk, browse textile shops, eat, and buy souvenirs. The pace is yours to set within the day's schedule.

Do I need to arrange my own lunch?

No, lunch is included in the tour. Your guide will take you to a restaurant.