Murree & Nathia Gali Snow Tour
The Murree & Nathia Gali Snow Tour is a private 3-day winter escape from Islamabad to the snowy pine hills of the Galiyat, with Mall Road, Patriata chairlift and forest walks.
- Duration3 Days
- StyleEasy
- DestinationsMurree, Nathia Gali, Ayubia
- Best SeasonDecember – February
- StayHill hotels
Snow in the Pine Hills
Just a short drive from Islamabad, the Murree hills and the Galiyat are the easiest place in Pakistan to see snow. In winter, the pine forests turn white and the old hill-station towns look like a postcard.
On the Murree & Nathia Gali Snow Tour you stroll Mall Road, ride the Patriata chairlift, walk the forest trails of Ayubia and Nathia Gali, and warm up with tea and pakoras in the snow.
Trip Highlights
- Snowy Mall Road in Murree
- Patriata chairlift and cable car
- Forest walks in Ayubia and Nathia Gali
- Views over the snowy Galiyat hills
- Hot tea and pakoras in the snow
- Just a short drive from Islamabad
Itinerary
Day 1Islamabad to Murree
Pick-up from your hotel or the airport in Islamabad and drive up to Murree. Walk the snowy Mall Road and enjoy the views at sunset.
Overnight: HotelDay 2Patriata and Nathia Gali
Ride the Patriata chairlift and cable car, then drive through the Galiyat to Nathia Gali for a walk in the snowy forest.
Overnight: HotelDay 3Ayubia, return to Islamabad
A morning walk in Ayubia National Park when the trails are safe, then drive back to Islamabad.
Overnight: —Heavy snow and holiday traffic can slow the roads to Murree. We plan the timings carefully and only use roads that are open and safe.
What's Included
Included
- Private pick-up and drop-off in Islamabad
- Hill hotel in the Galiyat
- Private 4x4 vehicle with an experienced winter driver
- English-speaking local guide
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Letter of invitation (LOI) for your Pakistan visa
Not Included
- International flights to Pakistan
- Pakistan visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Chairlift and cable car tickets
- Lunches and drinks not listed
- Tips and personal expenses
Why Choose the Murree & Nathia Gali Snow Tour?
The Murree & Nathia Gali Snow Tour is perfect if you have only a few days in Pakistan. You see real snow, pine forests and old hill stations without long drives or flights.
Want more snow? Continue to the Swat & Kalam Snow Tour, or ski at Malam Jabba on the Malam Jabba Ski Tour.
Before you travel, read our Pakistan visa guide, or browse all our winter and ski tours in Pakistan.
Plan the rest of your trip
Good to Know
Private & Flexible
Every tour is private, with your own guide and 4x4. You can extend it or start from your Islamabad hotel.
Weekend Crowds
Murree gets very busy on snowy weekends and holidays. We recommend weekdays and plan the route to avoid the worst traffic.
Safety in Snow
We use 4x4 vehicles with experienced drivers and follow official road advisories during heavy snowfall.
When to Go
Snow usually falls from late December to February. Read our guide to the best time to visit Pakistan.
Reserve Your Place on the Tour
Message us with your dates, and our team will plan your snow trip to Murree and Nathia Gali and send you a quote.
