Patriata Chair Lift in Snowfall - New Murree Pakistan

Patriata Chair Lift is located in Patriata also known as New Murree is a hill staton in northern Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated 15 km south-east of Murree hill. Patriata Chair Lift is the longest chair lift in South Asia. 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 above sea level. 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. According to city legend, the place earned its name on 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 o