Fairy Meadows, Protected area in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Located at 3,300 meters elevation near Nanga Parbat, this protected area contains extensive green grasslands surrounded by dense alpine forests of pine and birch trees.
German mountaineers named this area in the 1930s, and it became a national park in 1995 after serving as a crucial stop along ancient Silk Road trading routes.
The Balti people inhabit this region, maintaining their traditions through music, dance performances, and festivals that reflect their Kashmiri and Balti heritage.
Access requires a 12-kilometer jeep ride from Raikot Bridge to Tato village, followed by a 5-kilometer trek, with visits recommended between April and September.
The area contains Pinus wallichiana trees that share biological characteristics with their distant relatives, the Pinus peuce species found in the Balkans.
GPS coordinates: 35.38694,74.57833
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:06
Pakistan offers photographers diverse subjects: mountain ranges above 13000 feet (4000 meters), Islamic architecture, desert landscapes and modern city views. The Faisal Mosque in Islamabad ranks among the largest mosques globally and displays contemporary design with white marble walls and four slender minarets. In Lahore, the Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort document Mughal architecture from the 16th and 17th centuries, while Wazir Khan Mosque is known for its tile work. The northern areas present alpine settings: Attabad Lake formed in 2010 from a landslide and sits between steep mountains, the Passu Cones rise as jagged peaks above Hunza Valley, and Fairy Meadows offers views of Nanga Parbat, the ninth highest mountain on Earth. Khunjerab Pass marks one of the highest border crossings in the world at 15400 feet (4693 meters) on the Pakistan-China frontier. The collection also includes historic fortifications and cultural sites. Rohtas Fort from the 16th century extends over 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) of walls, Derawar Fort shows 40 bastions in the Cholistan Desert, and Ranikot Fort stands as one of South Asia's largest fortifications. The Makli Necropolis near Thatta contains tombs and mausoleums spanning six centuries. In Karachi, Mohatta Palace and Frere Hall document colonial architecture, while Mazar-e-Quaid serves as the mausoleum of founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Natural areas like Deosai National Park above 13000 feet (4000 meters) and the juniper forest of Ziarat complete the photographic range.
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