Patriata

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A view from chair lift at Patriata

Patriata also known as New Murree is a hill station in northern Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated 15 km south-east of Murree hill. [1]

Location

Patriata is located in Murree Tehsil which is a subdivision of Rawalpindi District. It is the highest point in the area and the hills stand 7500 feet above sea level.

Tourism

The hill station is a tourist location as the climate here is much cooler than further south. There is a chair lift and cable car system for going to the highest point. The area is heavily forested and there are many monkeys and leopards in the area.

References

  1. ↑ Patriata - Pakistan Government Tourism site

This area is famous for its natural beauty & especially for the cable car & chair lift service which pass over many beautiful eye capturing spots.

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Coordinates: 33°52′27″N 73°27′25″E / 33.8743°N 73.4570°E / 33.8743; 73.4570

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