Chattar Park is a private amusement and water park on the old Murree road, about 29 km and roughly 35 to 40 minutes from central Islamabad. It is the family stop people make on the way up to or back from Murree rather than a destination in its own right: swimming pools, water slides, mechanical rides and a handful of adventure activities on one site.
This guide covers what is actually there, what it costs, when to go, and what to check before you build a whole afternoon around it.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Location | Old Murree road, about 29 km from Islamabad |
| From Islamabad | About 35 to 40 minutes by car |
| Hours | Reported as 9am to 8pm, daily |
| Best for | Families with children, a break on the Murree drive |
| Ticket | A separate entry fee, plus charges for individual rides and slides |
| Parking | Available on site |
What is at Chattar Park
The park is built around swimming pools and water slides, with a family pool and a separate children's pool, and a run of mechanical rides alongside them: a small train, a merry-go-round, bumper cars and similar fairground attractions for younger children. There are also adult rides, a handful of adventure activities such as archery and rock climbing, and a small zoo area with a snake house.
Food stalls and a restaurant sell the usual Pakistani snacks and grilled food, and there is a play area for smaller children away from the pools. Treat any single attraction as reported rather than guaranteed to be running: reviewers over the past couple of years have described rides and slides that were closed or not maintained on the day they visited, so it is worth asking at the gate what is actually open before you pay.
Tickets and pricing
Reported entry prices vary a good deal between sources, and the park does not appear to publish an official price list online, so treat any figure as a rough guide rather than a quote. The pattern that comes through is a separate, relatively low charge just to enter the grounds, with the pools, water slides and individual rides billed on top of that. Bring more cash than you think you need, and ask what is included before you commit to a package, since ride prices can add up quickly for a family of four or five.
Timings and best time to visit
Chattar Park is reported to open at 9am and close at 8pm, seven days a week. In practice, weekday mornings are the quietest time, before school and college groups and weekend family traffic arrive. Summer, from May to August, is when the water park side makes the most sense: the pools and slides are the main draw, and a hot day on the plains is exactly when they are worth the stop.
Outside the summer months the water attractions are less appealing, and the park is really a fairground-and-zoo stop rather than a water park. If your trip is timed around cool weather rather than heat, it is a lower priority than the town of Murree itself.
Is it worth the stop?
For families driving up from Islamabad or Rawalpindi with young children, Chattar Park is a reasonable way to break a two-hour round trip and let children run around and swim, and it is far cheaper and closer than a full day trip further into the hills. It is not a polished, modern water park, and recent visitor reports describe patchy maintenance, from cloudy pool water to rides that are not running on a given day. Go with a flexible plan rather than one built entirely around it.
If your priority is a proper day of rides and slides, treat it as a two- or three-hour stop rather than the whole day, and keep the option of continuing up to Murree itself or turning back if the pools are not in good shape when you arrive. Our guide to things to do in Murree with family covers the options once you are past Chattar Park and into town.
Getting there
The park sits on the old Murree road, the original route between Islamabad/Rawalpindi and Murree that runs through Bhara Kahu, rather than on the Murree Expressway. If you are coming from Islamabad, this is usually the slower of the two routes into the hills but the one that passes directly by the park. Our Islamabad to Murree guide covers both roads and when each one makes sense. If you plan the visit for a weekend, expect the old road itself to be busy with traffic heading the same way, on top of any queue at the park gate.
What to carry
- Cash, since entry and ride charges are usually paid separately and card facilities cannot be assumed.
- Swimwear and a change of clothes for anyone using the pools.
- Sun protection in summer, since much of the park is outdoors with limited shade.
- A first look before you commit, especially for the pools: ask staff or look yourself before buying a package of rides.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly is Chattar Park?
On the old Murree road between Islamabad/Rawalpindi and Murree, about 29 km from central Islamabad, roughly 35 to 40 minutes by car.
How much does it cost to enter Chattar Park?
Reported prices vary between sources and the park has no published official price list, so bring more cash than you expect and confirm entry and ride charges at the gate.
Is Chattar Park open every day?
It is reported to be open daily, from around 9am to 8pm, though it is worth confirming locally before a special trip, especially outside summer.
Is Chattar Park good for young children?
Yes, the mechanical rides, a children's pool and a play area are aimed squarely at families with younger children, alongside adult rides and a small zoo.
Should I visit Chattar Park or go straight to Murree?
If you have children and time to spare on the drive, it is a reasonable break. If your priority is the town and viewpoints, Murree is a stronger use of a short day trip; see our guide to places to visit in Murree.
