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Snowfall in Murree attracts families |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 |
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Recent snowfall in Murree and surrounding hills has attracted large number of tourists from different parts of country.
On Sunday, being weekend, residents of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad and other areas travelled to Murree to enjoy snowfall. Traffic jams were witnessed at various places on the road leading to the hilly station. The resorts including Bhurban, New Murree, Kashmir Point, Pindi Point, Mall Road and Ayubia were packed with tourists. Galyaat, Hazara and Bhurbhan, received more snow as compared to Murree city.
All restaurants were packed with tourists and the demand of woollies has also gone up as mercury has gone below freezing point. Businessmen and shopkeepers of hilly resorts are happy in view of increased business activity.
Fauzia Bibi, a visitor, said Murree had all facilities for enjoyment. She said the local administration should develop some other recreational facilities including parks, to attract visitors. |