Draft:Meadows in Pakistan
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Meadows in Pakistan are natural high-altitude grasslands in the mountainous regions of Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These meadows provide scenic views, alpine vegetation, and access to remote trekking routes.
Gilgit Baltistan
[edit]Gilgit Baltistan is home to some of Pakistan’s most famous alpine meadows, located near the Karakoram and western Himalayas.
Fairy Meadows
[edit]Fairy Meadows (locally “Joot”) sits at the base of Nanga Parbat. It is accessible via Raikot Bridge followed by a steep jeep ride and then a trek. The area is noted for its lush pine forests, wildflower meadows, and panoramic views of Nanga Parbat. It also serves as a base for trekking toward the Nanga Parbat Base Camp.
Deosai Plains
[edit]The Deosai Plains are located at an elevation exceeding 4,000 m and are known for seasonal wildflower blooms and their importance as habitat for species such as the Himalayan brown bear.
Rama Meadows
[edit]Situated near the Astore Valley, Rama Meadows are characterized by pine forests, streams, and views of Rama Lake and nearby mountain peaks.
Minimarg Meadows
[edit]The region around Minimarg near the Burzil Pass includes alpine lakes such as Rainbow Lake and Domel, and offers remote meadows accessible via high mountain trails.
Mezro Meadows
[edit]Mezro Meadows are in the Naltar Valley and provide forested paths and grassy clearings with distant glacier vistas.
Kutwal Meadows
[edit]Located in the Haramosh Valley, these meadows include Kutwal Lake and offer views of prominent peaks like Haramosh Peak.
Basho Meadows
[edit]Basho Valley, in Roundu District, features alpine meadows, pine woods, and dramatic mountain slopes.
Other Gilgit Baltistan Meadows
[edit]Other meadows are found in regions including Minapin (toward Rakaposhi), Ghizer District (Phandar, Yasin, Ishkoman), Chapursan, Shimshal, Bagrot Valley, Rondu, and Thallay.
Azad Jammu & Kashmir
[edit]In Azad Kashmir, meadows are often found on ridges above glacial valleys, offering both serenity and high-altitude terrain.
Ratti Gali Meadows
[edit]These meadows surround Ratti Gali Lake and bloom vividly in summer.
Ganga Choti
[edit]Ganga Choti is a hilltop meadow that can be reached via Sudhan Gali.
Baboon Meadows
[edit]Located above the Neelum Valley, these meadows provide high-altitude pastureland and scenic views.
Ghore Mar Meadows
[edit]These are situated in the remote parts of the Haveli District of Azad Kashmir.
Dumail Meadow
[edit]Dumail lies near Kel and is marked by a confluence of two streams and tree-lined slopes.
Other Meadows in Azad Kashmir
[edit]Additional meadows are located near Sharda, Toli Pir, and in upland areas of Bagh.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
[edit]Khyber Pakhtunkhwa offers some easily accessible alpine meadows popular with tourists.
Siri Paye Meadows
[edit]Siri Lake and the adjacent Paye Meadows sit above Shogran and provide lovely views toward Makra Peak.
Lalazar Meadows
[edit]Lalazar is a plateau meadow above Battakundi in the Kaghan Valley.
Jahaz Banda
[edit]This is a large meadow in the Kumrat Valley. Treks from here often lead to Katora Lake.
Qaqlasht Meadows
[edit]This plateau above Booni in Chitral is known locally for its community festivals.
Dana Meadows
[edit]Found in the high reaches of the Kaghan Valley, they are less visited but deeply scenic.
Kalam Meadows
[edit]Around Kalam, meadows include areas around Matiltan and Gabral where greenery and mountain terrain merge.
Other KPK Meadows
[edit]Meadows can also be found in Utror, Gabral, Matiltan, Mastuj, Terich Valley, Shandur, and Broghil Valley.
Activities
[edit]Trekking and Hiking
[edit]- Easy
- Lalazar
- Meadows near Kalam
- Qaqlasht
- Moderate
- Fairy Meadows
- Ratti Gali Meadows
- Strenuous
- Ganga Choti
- Jahaz Banda → Katora Lake
Wildlife and Flora
[edit]Wildlife includes the Himalayan brown bear, marmots, Siberian ibex, and sometimes the snow leopard. Flora in these meadows changes seasonally; the Deosai Plains, for example, turn into a wildflower carpet in summer.
Best Time to Visit
[edit]- June–August (summer): peak greenery and accessibility
- May, September–October: mild weather and golden landscapes
- November–March: heavy snow, some areas inaccessible
References
[edit]<references> [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
External links
[edit]See also
[edit]Categories
[edit]Category:Meadows of Pakistan Category:Geography of Pakistan Category:Tourism in Pakistan
- ^ "Into the fairyland". 5 July 2011.
- ^ "Nanga Parbat — A symphony in white and blue". 15 September 2015.
- ^ "Fairy Meadows: Where the legends of Nanga Parbat are kept alive". 7 July 2015.
- ^ https://www.dailypakistan.com.pk/26-Jul-2018/fairy-meadow-at-base-of-nanga-parbat-attract-tourists
- ^ "Trekking to tranquility". 8 July 2011.
- ^ https://tourism.gov.pk/publications/Brochure.pdf
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