Pindi Point is the viewpoint at the quieter end of Murree's Mall Road, about a 15-minute walk from GPO Chowk, and the place in town for the classic evening view: the plains falling away to the south-west, with Rawalpindi and Islamabad spread out below and, after dark, their lights visible from the hillside. A short local chairlift runs over the forest here, separate from the larger Patriata system outside town.
This guide covers the walk, the chairlift, and when to go for the best light.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| From GPO Chowk | About 15 minutes on foot |
| Faces | South-west, towards Rawalpindi and Islamabad |
| Chairlift | A short local ride over the forest, separate from Patriata's |
| Chairlift length | About 1.5 km |
| Best time | Late afternoon into dusk, for the city lights |
| Facilities | Café, children's play area, food stalls |
The walk from Mall Road
Pindi Point sits at the opposite end of town from Kashmir Point, reached by a road through tall pines that branches off the Mall towards Lawrence College. The walk takes about 15 minutes at an easy pace, noticeably shorter and gentler than the climb to Kashmir Point, and passes through some of the greenest, quietest streets in Murree.
It is an easy add-on to a Mall Road evening: walk the shops and food stalls first, then head towards Pindi Point as the afternoon light starts to soften.
The chairlift
Pindi Point has its own chairlift, a shorter, more local ride than the well-known Patriata system outside town. It runs over about 1.5 km of forested hillside, giving riders a few minutes suspended above the treetops rather than the longer two-stage chairlift-and-cable-car ride at Patriata. Reported ticket prices and hours vary between sources and change over time, so treat any figure you read, including here, as a rough guide and check the ticket window on the day; recent reports put a one-way or return ride at somewhere between roughly Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 per person, running from around mid-morning into the afternoon or early evening.
Like Patriata's lift, it can pause in high wind, heavy rain or snow for safety, so if the weather looks uncertain, ask at the ticket point before you queue. If you are choosing between the two, Pindi Point's ride is the shorter, gentler option close to the Mall; Patriata's is the longer outing with more to do at the top. Our Patriata chairlift guide covers that system's tickets and timings in full.
The view
What makes Pindi Point worth the walk is the outlook south-west, over forested slopes down towards the plains. On a clear day you can pick out the sprawl of Rawalpindi and Islamabad far below, and as the light fades the view turns into a spread of city lights, one of the more memorable sights a short Murree trip offers.
Haze and cloud can dull the view in the middle of the day, particularly in the monsoon months, so the payoff is greatest in clearer weather and at the times of day described below.
Best time to go
Late afternoon into dusk is when Pindi Point earns its reputation. The heat and haze of the day have usually settled by then, and watching the plains switch from daylight to a carpet of lights is the main reason people make the walk. Take a jacket even in summer; it is noticeably cooler and breezier here than down on the Mall once the sun starts to drop.
Mornings are quieter and can give a clear, if less dramatic, view over the plains, useful if you would rather avoid the evening crowd or are visiting outside the busiest season.
Facilities and families
Pindi Point has a café, a children's play area and food stalls, which makes it an easier stop for families than a bare viewpoint would be. Children can occupy themselves at the play area while the rest of the group takes in the view or queues for the chairlift, and there is enough food and drink on hand to make an evening of it without heading back to the Mall first.
Pindi Point through the seasons
Pindi Point's view depends heavily on visibility over the plains, which changes through the year. Autumn, from late September to November, gives the clearest, sharpest views of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, since the air is driest then. Spring and early summer are pleasant but hazier, and the monsoon months of July and August can hide the plains entirely under cloud for hours at a stretch, in which case the walk and the chairlift are still worth doing for the forest and the ride itself, just without the payoff view. In winter, snow on the path down to the chairlift base can make footing tricky, and the chairlift itself is more likely to pause for weather; check before you make the walk over.
Combining Pindi Point with a Mall Road evening
Because Pindi Point sits only 15 minutes from GPO Chowk, it fits naturally onto the end of a Mall Road walk rather than needing its own separate trip. A common pattern is to spend the afternoon on the Mall, eating and shopping, then walk over to Pindi Point as the light starts to change, stay through dusk for the view, and either walk back to the Mall for dinner or head straight to a nearby hotel. Doing it in this order means you are walking towards Pindi Point as the crowds on the Mall are near their evening peak, and arriving at a viewpoint that, by comparison, still has room to stand and take in the view.
Is Pindi Point worth the walk?
Yes, particularly in the evening. It is a shorter, gentler outing than Kashmir Point, with a view that arguably rewards the visit more, since the transformation from daylight plains to city lights is something Kashmir Point's forested outlook does not offer. Pair the two if you have the time; our guide to Kashmir Point covers the other end of Murree's viewpoint pair, and our guide to places to visit in Murree sets both, along with Patriata and Bhurban, into a fuller plan for the town.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Pindi Point from Mall Road?
About a 15-minute walk from GPO Chowk, through tall pines towards Lawrence College. It is a shorter, gentler walk than the one to Kashmir Point.
Is the Pindi Point chairlift the same as the one at Patriata?
No. Pindi Point has its own, shorter local chairlift of about 1.5 km, close to the Mall. Patriata, outside town, has a longer two-stage chairlift and cable car system. See our Patriata chairlift guide for that ride.
What does the Pindi Point chairlift cost?
Reported prices vary and change over time; recent figures put it at roughly Rs 500 to 1,000 per person. Check the ticket window on the day, since rates and hours are updated periodically.
What is the best time to visit Pindi Point?
Late afternoon into dusk, for the view over Rawalpindi and Islamabad as the lights come on. Take a jacket, since it is cooler and breezier than the Mall once the sun drops.
Is Pindi Point good for families?
Yes. It has a café, a children's play area and food stalls alongside the viewpoint and chairlift, making it an easy stop for a mixed-age group.
Does the Pindi Point chairlift run in bad weather?
It can pause in high wind, heavy rain or snow, in the same way as Patriata's lift. Ask at the ticket point before queuing if the weather looks uncertain.
