07/07/2022
Shogran and Siri Paye
Shogran is a hill station situated on a green plateau in the Kaghan Valley, northern Pakistan, at a height of 7,749 feet or 2,362 meters above sea level. From Balakot or Kewai, jeeps can be hired for Shogran. Shogran is a picturesque hill station with surrounding view of Makra Peak and Musa Ka Mussala. In winters it receives an average snowfall of 3-4 feet. Provided with all modern life amenities and luxury hotels this place is the favorite tourist spot in summers and winters alike. 'Paye' means "high grazing ground" in Hindko language. Explore with MI the Paye, which is a lush green meadow at an altitude of 2800 meters above Shogran plateau. In spring Paye blooms with flowers of different colors and with a backdrop of white Makra Peak; Paye becomes the ultimate weekend destination from the capital of Pakistan. In winters it becomes wide meadow of snow. While 'Siri' means 'lake'; it's a small lake situated before Paye meadows. In winters Sri gets frozen in such a way that one can walk over it. From Shogran, which is a famous tourist spot in the Kaghan valley, you can go to Siri Paye Shogran Kaghan Valley North of Pakistan, jeeps are available at cheap rates to visit siri lake and paye top. After rise in the price of Diesel and Petrol, now you can hired a jeep for rupees 6000 for a return trip. There is no paved road but a path in the dense forest of Shogran with rocky and muddy track. Only 4 by 4 jeeps may travel on this route because it is a dangerous road or a jeep trek specially in raining season. The whole path is exceptional in peace and beauty of nature. At 30 min. drive from Shogran, there is Siri lake that is actually not a lake but a small water pond famous as lake. Couple of restaurants is available at Siri with tea and snacks options. Further 15 min. drive to Paye top and 20 min. trek to green meadows of Paye with breathtaking view of Makra peak. Meadows are a camping ground where personal camps may be erected. I would recommend camping at paye top where couple of restaurants and hotels are also available. Paye top is at 10200 ft height from sea level. From Paye top, peaks of three mountains can be viewed named Malka-e-Parbat, Musa ka Musalla and Makra peak. You'll be lucky to get a view of Nanga Parbat if weather is clear. Trekking to Makra top can be done but it takes one full day including return trekking.
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Shogran is a hill station situated on a green plateau in the Kaghan Valley, northern Pakistan, at a height of 7,749 feet or 2,362 meters above sea level. Fro...