Islamabad
Tourists, mostly residents of Islamabad, Rawalpindi and adjoining areas, went to Murree on Saturday to enjoy the pleasant weather caused by the fresh rainy spell.
The ‘Malika-i-Kohsar’ (Queen of Mountains) as Murree is popularly known is likely to see a large influx of visitors today (Sunday).
Among major attractions for tourists were Pindi Point, Kashmir Point, the Mall and Ayubia.
Murree’s adjoining areas like Galyaat, Bhurban, Ayubia and Nathiagali also attracted large crowds of visitors, mostly from plain areas.
Many youths used motorcycles to reach Murree, which is an hour’s drive from the capital city.
Local hotels reported a surge in bookings. However, tourists complained the hotels, especially those on the Mall, overcharged them with the district administration acting indifferently to their misery.
They also regretted severe traffic jams and said the long queues of vehicles on the Mall, at GPO Chowk and on Kuldanna Road agonised them.
