Fairy Meadows Cottages
Fairy Meadows is in the heart of exotic North Pakistan, It is located at the base of Nanga Parbat, which, at 8126 m, is the 9th highest mountain in the world and second in Pakistan after K2.
Nanga Parbat is also called the Killer Mountain and locals call it Daimoryi, which is the end of Himalaya. The meadows are lush green alpine pastures situated in the middle of a pine forest at an altitude of 3,306 m. The meadows have been a thrilling destination for polo lovers, spending couple of days here, having a touch of real adventure.
Fairy Meadows has been a source of enchantment since long for back packers, climbers, wildlife researchers, photographers, painters & geologists, besides nature lovers. The pine forests skirting Fairy Meadows are perhaps one of the virgin forests in the north of Pakistan, and are home to a number of species of birds and wildlife. The site overlooks the Raikot Glacier and provides a majestic view of the North Face of Nanga Parbat, commonly known as the Raikot Face.
The area in front of Fairy Meadows Cottages is known as Pari Mahal (Fairy Palace), named by the famous Japanese photographer, Fujita Heroki. The Fairy Meadows Cottages are at a distance of eight minutes hike from main village and other tourist resorts with its breathtaking natural view of great Nanga Parbat.
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How to be there
Fairy Meadows can be easily approached from the capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) operates two flights to Gilgit daily, which is the main city of Northern Areas of Pakistan. Further via silk route (KKH) up to Raikot Bridge, 76 km from Gilgit & further 1 ½ jeep able journey.
A road journey from Islamabad on Karakoram Highway (KKH) takes 11 hours to Chillas. From here, Raikot bridge on silk route is 61 km away. Another scenic approach by road from Rawalpindi is through the Kaghan Valley. Jeep able road passes through the Kaghan Valley via the Babusar Pass (4173 m) through Chillas, reaching the Raikot Bridge. Jeeps are available at Raikot Bridge round the clock, carrying 6 passengers on one vehicle. A small café in Jail village offers refreshments & lunch.
Roots to Fairy Meadows
:: Islamabd to Gilgit ( 2 Hours by Air)
:: Gilgit to Raikot Bridge ( 2 Hours by Road)
:: Raikot Bridge to Tatto ( 1 ½ Hours 4 X 4 Jeep Drive)
:: Tatto to Fairy Meadows ( 4 Hours Trek)
:: Islamabd to Chilas ( 11 Hours by Road)
:: Chilas to Raikot Bridge ( 2 Hours by Road)
:: Raikot Bridge to Tatto ( 1 ½ Hours 4 X 4 Jeep Drive)
:: Tatto to Fairy Meadows ( 4 Hours Trek)
:: Islamabd to Kaghan Valley ( 7 Hours by Road)
:: Kaghan to Chilas via Babusar Pass ( 4 Hours by Road)
:: Chilas to Raikot Bridge ( 2 Hours by Road)
:: Raikot Bridge to Tatto ( 1 ½ Hours 4 X 4 Jeep Drive)
:: Tatto to Fairy Meadows ( 4 Hours Trek)
::: Daily flights to Gilgit from Islamabad :::
Contact Information
Contact
For Reservations and more information, please contact:
Fairy Meadows Cottage
Qari Rehmat Ullah
P.O. Gonar Farm,
District Diamir,
Nothern Areas, Pakistan.
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Phone:
+92 (0) 300-5053507
+92 (0) 301-4493725
Email
fairymeadowscottage@gmail.com
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