Fairy Meadows

There are many breath-taking places to see on the way from Islamabad to Gilgit. On reaching Chilas, Fairy Meadows is just a turn away.  After stopping at Shangrila Hotel in Raikot, there is a strenuous trek leading to the marvelous Fairy Meadows or “Jaugth” as the locals call it.

Fairy Meadows is a grassland located in Diamer, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Named by the German climbers, Fairy Meadows is a lush green plateau with glacier water and astonishing view of the humongous Nanga Parbat which is the 9th highest peak in the world. Fujita Heroki, a Japanese photographer named the front of Fairy Meadows as “A Fairy Palace” or “Pari Mahal”. It is also the base point for mountaineers who want to climb the Nanga Parbat.

 

Islamabad to Murree

65km

Motorway and it takes about 2 hrs 30 min to travel

Murree to Muzaffarabad

70km

Excellent Road and it takes about 2 hrs to travel

Muzaffarabad to Balakot

40km

Good Road and it takes about 1 hrs 30 min to travel

Balakot to Naran

80km

Good Road with few rough patches and it takes about 2 hrs 30 min to travel

Naran to Babusar

60km

Good Road and it takes about 2 hrs to travel

Babusar to Chilas

50km

Rough Road (Suitable for all cars) and it takes about 1 hr to travel

Chilas to Raikot Bridge

57km

Good Road and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Raikot Bridge to Fairy Meadows Jeep Stop

16km

Jeep Track and it takes about 2 hrs to travel

Fairy Meadows Jeep Stop to Fairy Meadows

4KM

Trekking and it takes about 1 hrs to travel

Islamabad to Mansehra

160km

Motorway and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Mansehra to Besham

120km

Excellent Road and it takes about 3 hrs 30 min to travel

Besham to Chilas

200km

Rough Road (good road clearance cars recommended) and it takes about 7 hrs to travel

Chilas to Raikot Bridge

57km

Rough Road (Suitable for all cars) and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Raikot Bridge to Fairy Meadows Jeep Stop

16km

Jeep Track and it takes about 2 hrs to travel

Fairy Meadows Jeep Stop to Fairy Meadows

4km

Trekking and it takes about 1 hr to travel

Islamabad to Mansehra

160km

Motorway and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Mansera to Balakot

44km

Excellent Road and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Balakot to Naran

80km

Good Road and it takes about 2 hrs 30 min to travel

Naran to Babusar

60km

Good Road with few rough patches and it takes about 2 hrs to travel

Babusar to Chilas

50km

Good Road and it takes about 1 hr to travel

Chilas to Raikot Bridge

57km

Rough Road (Suitable for all cars) and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Raikot Bridge to Fairy Meadows Jeep Stop

16km

Jeep Track and it takes about 2 hrs to travel

Fairy Meadows Jeep Stop to Fairy Meadows

4km

Trekking and it takes about 1 hrs to travel

Activities

Tourists can explore the beautiful surroundings and trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp which takes approximately 6 hours from Fairy Meadows via Beyal Camp. Beyal Camp lies halfway from Nanga Parbat and takes almost 3 hours to reach from Fairy Meadows.

Weather

Months

Weather Details

April to September

The temperature gets moderate and the road to Fairy Meadows is clear. The ideal time to plan a trip is between end of June and the middle of August.

September to April

It remains closed due to winters but professional trekkers can go on special requests.

Cuisine

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Culture

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