Patriata
Patriata also known as New Murree is a hill station in northern Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south-east of Murree hill.[1][2] 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 7,500 feet (2,300 m) above sea level.
Tourism[]
The cooler climate in Patriata makes this hill station a favorable tourist location compared to further south. The large tourist presence in Murree also makes Patriata a more attractive hub for many. A Gondola chair lift and cable car system allow visitors to access the highest points. The area is heavily forested and there are many monkeys and leopards in the area.[3]
History[]
According to city legend, the place earned its name by accident.
Before the independence of Pakistan, a foreigner came to visit this place. He did not know its name, so he asked an old woman what its name was. She did not speak English and was carrying a pot of flour on her head. She assumed he was asking about the flour and replied to him in either Northern-Punjabi or a Northern-Pakistani language, "Puttar, Atta." This translates to "Son, [it is] flour." From then on, the place was named Pathriata and is similar to the Northern-Punjabi and Northern-Pakistani words Puttar Atta.
References[]
- ^ "Patriata, Murree". www.tdcp.gov.pk. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ Patriata - Pakistan Government Tourism site Archived 2004-12-09 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Chairlift and Ski-lift in Patriata". travel.hamariweb.com. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
External links[]
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- Murree travel guide from Wikivoyage
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- Travel Tips on Patriata Archived 2008-12-29 at the Wayback Machine
- Rawalpindi District geography stubs
- Hill stations in Pakistan
- Tourist attractions in Murree