Description
Fairy Meadows is a name given to the spectacular, green fields that lie near the Nanga Parbat Mountain in Raikhot Valley, Diamer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Located at an altitude of about 10,800 feet, Fairy Meadows is a starting point for people who wish to scale the mighty Nanga Parbat Mountain, the 9th highest in the world. Fairy Meadows can be reached by a 5 km road trek from the nearby Tattu village. The road to Fairy Meadows was built by Brigadier M. Aslam Khan First Commander of the Gilgit Scouts. A 12 km jeep track from Raikhot bridge on the Karakoram Highway leads to Tattu. Fairy Meadows remains a popular tourist destination in Gilgit-Baltistan from April to September. The Nanga Parbat Mountain sets a gorgeous backdrop for the Fairy Meadows, making it an exciting destination for local and foreign tourists. The meadows are also home to many species of wildlife. Mammals found are brown bears, musk deer, Marco Polo's sheep, red fox, markhor and Himalayan ibex. The area is a visual treat for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.
Nanga Parbat, the “Killer Mountain”, in Diamer, Gilgit-Baltistan, is the 9th highest mountain in the world. It rises magnificently to a height of at 26,660 feet in the western end of the Himalayas. Nanga Parbat translates from Sanskrit to mean "Naked Mountain". Locals refer to it by its Tibetan name Diamer or Deo Mir, meaning "huge mountain". Nanga Parbat is notorious for being the most difficult mountain to scale. Its prominence, the Rupal face, is the highest mountain face in the world at 15,090 feet. Fairy Meadows in Raikhot Valley, Diamer District, are the starting point for people who wish to climb Nanga Parbat.
Recommended Gear:
- Trekking boots/Joggers/Comfortable Shoes/Slippers
- Back Pack
- Torches with extra batteries
- Waterproof lower and Jacket
- Thermals (both upper and lower)
- Fleece/Sweaters
- T shirts for day trekking
- Water bottle
- Socks, preferably woolen (4-6 pairs)
- Gloves (highly recommended)
- Muffler (highly recommended)
- Beanie (highly recommended)
- Hand wash/soap/sanitizer, wipes, tooth paste and all other necessities
- Sun Block and Sun glasses
Duration: 5 Days Trip