Siri Paye Meadows Kaghan Valley
Shogran, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Overview
Situated at a soaring elevation of 3058 meters above sea level high above the Shogran plateau in lower Kaghan Valley Mansehra District Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Siri Paye Meadows is one of Northern Pakistans most spectacular high altitude alpine pasturelands. Reached via an adventurous off road 4x4 jeep safari from Shogran through dense pine tree forests Siri Paye comprises two distinct grassy alpine plateaus Siri Lake sitting at 2590 meters and the higher Paye Meadows sitting at 3058 meters. Framed by the dramatic snow-capped pyramid of Makra Peak Siri Paye offers visitors panoramic cloud views rolling green pastures filled with summer wildflowers wooden horse riding trails and serene alpine air making it an unmissable destination for mountain trekking photography and outdoor wilderness exploration.
Highlights
- High altitude alpine plateau sitting at 3058 meters elevation above Shogran
- Famous for the twin alpine pasturelands of Siri Lake and high Paye Meadows
- Spectacular panoramic views of the towering snow-draped Makra Peak summit
- Premier venue for horseback riding high altitude photography and mountain hikes
- Reached via an adventurous 4x4 off road jeep safari through pine forested ridges
Things To Do
- Take an adventurous 4x4 jeep ride up from Shogran through dense pine woods to Paye
- Experience horseback riding across the vast rolling green pastures of Paye Meadows
- Photograph clear mountain reflections of Makra Peak on the serene waters of Siri Lake
- Walk along alpine ridge trails surrounded by wild summer mountain flowers and clouds
- Enjoy hot cardamom green Kahwa tea and fresh pakoras at hilltop local wooden dhabas