Siri Paye Meadows


A wonderful excursion from Shogran is a visit to Siri Paye Meadows. A rugged 8-kilometer road climbs 2300 feet through thick pine forest to the top of Paye ridge, a lush green meadow with a spectacular view of Malika Parbat.
One can also see varieties of wild alpine flowers on the rolling grassy slopes of Paye. Visitors can then hike up Makra (Spider) Mountain, which is 12743 feet from sea level. From Paye, trekkers must climb around 2000 feet to reach the top of Makra, on the border between Kaghan Valley and Azad Kashmir’s Neelam Valley.

This mountain climb is recommended only for those who have previous experience in high-altitude hiking, are familiar with the mountain wilderness safety rules, and are properly equipped.
Siri is a small lake on the way to Paye. One can stop here for a while for rest and refreshment. This place also has a small forest rest house and some tea stalls. Travelers enjoy sipping hot tea from one of the stalls while soaking in the majestic views of snow-covered mountains reflected in the lake.