The Murree Hills, Bhurban Valley and the Gallyat, are just 55 km from Islamabad. With the recent opening of the dual expressway, Bhurban is at a 45 minutes drive from Serena Hotel, Islamabad! At an altitude of 2,286m, these areas are the most popular summer resorts in Pakistan. Murree, known as the Queen of Hills, is the most developed of these hill stations; cool in summers and crispy cold in winter. Beyond Murree, the hill resorts of Ayubia, Khairagali, Bhurban, Patriata, Dongagli and Nathiagali offer cool respite from the torrid heat of the plains. Bhurban, which is 9 km from Murree, is known for its nine-hole golf course, panoramic view of the forested hills around, and a 5 star hotel. It offers a breathtaking view of high forested ridges and deep intersecting valleys with terraced slopes.