What is Pindi Point Murree and why should you visit?
Pindi Point is a hilltop viewpoint in Murree at approximately 7,500 feet above sea level, offering panoramic views toward Rawalpindi and Islamabad to the south and the Murree hills in all other directions. It is home to one of Murree's two main chairlifts — the Pindi Point Chairlift, which descends to the Kashmir Point area below. From Bhurban, Pindi Point is approximately 14km — a 25-minute drive. It is best visited in early morning for the clearest views and shortest chairlift queues.
Pindi Point Murree — Complete Visitor Guide 2026
Pindi Point is the higher of Murree's two main ridgeline viewpoints — at approximately 7,500 feet, it sits 700 feet above Kashmir Point and delivers the wider southward view for which Murree is celebrated. On clear days in October or March, the sight line from Pindi Point south toward Rawalpindi and Islamabad is one of the most striking viewpoints accessible by road in northern Punjab — the city plainly visible from the mountain, the scale of the Pothohar plateau apparent from this elevation.
This guide covers the viewpoint, the chairlift that connects it to the Kashmir Point area, what to do there, and how Bhurban guests from Himalaya Villas can best incorporate Pindi Point into a Murree day plan.
The View from Pindi Point
Pindi Point's positioning on the southernmost accessible ridge above Murree Mall Road gives it views in three distinct directions:
South toward Rawalpindi and Islamabad: the plainly visible Pothohar Plateau, the city visible on clear days as a grey-brown spread against the flat plain, with the Margalla Hills rising above Islamabad on the horizon. The view is most dramatic in October and March when the atmosphere is clearest.
North and northeast toward the Galyat hills: the Murree and Galyat ridge visible extending toward Nathia Gali, the forested hillsides layered in depth. This view is available from both Pindi and Kashmir Points.
West over Murree town: the Mall Road ridge visible below, the town of Murree in miniature from this elevation.
How long is the Pindi Point Chairlift ride?
The Pindi Point Chairlift is a short chairlift connecting Pindi Point at the top to the Kashmir Point area below. The ride covers approximately 1km and takes about 8–10 minutes one way. It is primarily used to travel between the two viewpoints without walking. A longer chairlift — the Patriata Chairlift in New Murree — offers a more dramatic 2.6km ride; the two chairlifts are at separate locations and are not connected.
Getting to Pindi Point from Bhurban
Distance from Himalaya Villas: 14km — approximately 25 minutes via Bhurban road to Murree town, then Mall Road to Pindi Point
Parking: Pindi Point car park — limited in peak season. Arrive early.
Walking from Mall Road: Pindi Point is a 20–25 minute walk uphill from the central Mall Road area
The Pindi Point Chairlift is the shorter of Murree's two main chairlift systems. It connects Pindi Point at the top of the ridge to the Kashmir Point area on the upper Mall Road level — a convenient way to visit both viewpoints without retracing the walking route. For guests who want the full Murree viewpoint experience, the standard circuit is: drive to Pindi Point, take the chairlift down to the Kashmir Point area, walk to Kashmir Point, walk Mall Road, and drive back.
Ride duration: 8–10 minutes one way
Ticket: PTDC operated — ticket at the Pindi Point station
Hours: Typically 9am–6pm, weather permitting
Pindi Point vs Kashmir Point — The Difference
| Factor | Pindi Point | Kashmir Point |
|---|---|---|
| Elevation | ~7,500 feet | ~6,800 feet |
| Distance from Mall Road | 2.5km — walk or drive | 0.5–1km — walking distance |
| Primary view direction | South toward Rawalpindi/Islamabad | East toward Jhelum valley / Kashmir |
| Chairlift | Short chairlift to Kashmir Point area | Chairlift arriving from Pindi Point |
| Crowds (peak season) | Slightly less than Kashmir Point | Very high |
| Best for | Wider panorama; seeing Islamabad from the hills | Classic Murree photography; valley view |
Best Time to Visit
The two viewpoints complement rather than duplicate each other. A complete Murree viewpoint morning covers both: Pindi Point for the elevation and southern panorama, Kashmir Point for the eastern valley view and the bazaar proximity. The chairlift between them makes the connection easy.
October–November: the clearest air of the year — the Islamabad plain is most distinctly visible from Pindi Point in October
March–April: clear pre-monsoon atmosphere, lower crowds than summer, pleasant temperatures
Weekday mornings: the chairlift queue is 5–10 minutes on weekday mornings vs 45 minutes on peak summer Saturdays
Avoid: Saturday and Sunday afternoons in July–August — Pindi Point and the Mall Road approach is at maximum congestion
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pindi Point worth visiting if you're already going to Kashmir Point?
Yes. The two viewpoints serve different views — Pindi Point's southward panorama toward Rawalpindi and Islamabad is distinct from Kashmir Point's eastward view toward the Jhelum valley. The chairlift between them makes visiting both a 2.5-hour combined excursion rather than two separate trips.
How far is Pindi Point from Bhurban?
Pindi Point is approximately 14km from Bhurban — a 25-minute drive via the Bhurban road to Murree town, continuing on Mall Road to the Pindi Point parking area.
Can you walk from Murree Mall Road to Pindi Point?
Yes. The walk from central Mall Road to Pindi Point takes approximately 20–25 minutes uphill on the main road. The gradient is manageable for reasonable fitness levels. Most visitors drive or take a local vehicle to the car park and walk the final 300–400m.
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