The happiest moment in life, is the departure into the unknown. So let us take you around the most beautiful camping sites in Pakistan, where you can truly enjoy the beauty of this land.
Pir Chinasi
Pir Chinasi is a hilltop location with scenic beauty all around. It is rumoured that the name was derived from the habitat of Hazrat Syed Shah Hussain Bukhari. The beautiful location also has the shrine of the Saint on the top of the hill, where he used to pray to get “Uninterrupted connection with the creator”. Pir Chinasi is a beautiful, spiritual place which is ideal for tourist. Plus it has paragliding too, which is very cool.
Location: 30 Kilometers from Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir.
Best Time to Visit: May to September.
Activities to do: Paragliding, Visiting The Shrine, Trekking & Night Camping
Fairy Meadows
Fairy Meadows is one of the most visited camping sites in Pakistan. It’s name was given by German Trekkers who fell in love with the beauty surrounding the vast grassland. It serves as the base for trekking on the Nanga Parbat (World’s 9th Biggest Mountain). You can also find some wildlife in this location, including the Brown Bear and the endangered Musk Deer.
Fun Fact: There are no actual fairies in the meadow but if fairies did exist, this would definitely be their home.
Location: 393 Kilometers from Islamabad via Naran Road.
Best Time to Visit: July To September
Activities to do: Trekking at Nanga Parbat, Camping and Exploring The Raw Beauty
Ratti Gali Lake
Azad Kashmir is a piece of Heaven showcased on the surface of the Earth. This statement is proven by the beauty of the Ratti Gali Lake. From horse riding to beautiful waterfalls, there is a little bit of everything for adventure seekers and nature lovers. Ratti Gali is a glacial lake where you can spot otters on the ground and hawks in the sky. It is an ideal place for a peaceful camping trip.
Location: 18 kilometers from Dowarian in Neelum Valley
Best Time to Visit: June to August.
Activities to do: Horse Riding, Bird Watching, Lakeside Camping & Visiting the Waterfalls
Shogran
The panoramic views of snow covered mountains of Kaghan Valley’s highest peaks will take your breath away. Shogran is one of the most easily accessible locations for camping in Pakistan + it’s a lot of fun. You can take your family and stay in homily rest houses or resorts and enjoy the views from your bedroom. If you are lucky enough, you might see some snow leopards, deer, marmots & woodcocks.
Location: 34 Kilometers from Balakot.
Best Time to Visit: June to September
Activities to do: Trekking to the Mountains, Camping in the Forest & Relaxing with Nature.
Baltoro Glacier
This one is for the most adventurous people out there. Apart from the usual camping gear you will need a ton of energy, courage to face cold weather and love for trekking. Although the journey is hard, the views of the various peaks are a sight to behold. It is truly the hidden gem for campers around the world.
Location: Gilgit Baltistan.
Best Time to Visit: June to September
Activities to do: A trip will take you up close to the 4 highest mountains of the world all reaching over 8000 meters. So get ready to walk, ski, trek and explore the most beautiful and adventurous part of Pakistan.
“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.”
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