Makra Peak, Mountain summit in Mansehra District, Pakistan.
Makra Peak is a mountain summit in the Himalayan range that rises to 3,586 meters with steep slopes and snow-covered terrain. The high elevation creates harsh conditions with snow present throughout most of the year on its upper sections.
Mountain paths around this summit developed in the early 1900s as trade routes connecting northern Pakistani communities. These old routes remain important in how people move through and understand the region today.
Local herding communities use the grasslands near this peak for their animals and adjust their way of living with the seasons. This traditional lifestyle shapes how the region looks and functions throughout the year.
The ascent from Paye village takes about four hours and requires good physical fitness for the steep terrain. Local guides from Shogran can be hired to help navigate safely through the challenging landscape.
The name comes from the Urdu word for spider, referencing how snow patterns sometimes create web-like shapes across the upper slopes. This visual effect is most noticeable when wind and snow combine to form these distinctive formations.
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