ISLAMABAD: A number of people thronged Murree and Galliyat with their families and friends to enjoy the recent snowfall.

When Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted snowfall in Murree and adjoining areas, tourists started travelling towards the hill station, a private news channel reported.

There were thousands of tourists from all over the country who had arrived in Murree to enjoy the snowfall at Pindi Point, Kashmir Point, the Mall and Ayubia. Hotel business was at its peak in this freezing season. Almost all small and big hotels were booked. The Mall, considered the hub of Murree, was flooded with tourists in the cold weather.

Traffic congestion was seen at Jhika Gali, GPO Chowk, Guldana, Kashmir Point and other roads causing unending difficulty for tourists.

Published in Dawn, january 2th, 2023

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