Fairy Meadows (the land of Fairys)

Fairy Meadow is a lush green plateau, at 3300 m, offering a breath taking view of Majestic Nanga Parbat (The Killer Mountain). Many people have called it the “Heaven on Earth”. These lush, green meadows and forests lie at the base of Nanga Parbat at the western edge of the Himaliyan range in Pakistan. Fairy Meadows is a very peaceful and relaxing place to enjoy the mountain atmosphere and hospitality of the local people.

Fairy Meadows is in the heart of exotic Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan, It is located at the base of Nanga Parbat, which, at 8126 m, is the 9th highest mountain in the world and second in Pakistan after K2.

How to reach

The first stop near Fairy Meadows is Raikot Bridge. It is located at an altitude of 4595 feet above sea level and about 540 kilometers from Islamabad , when coming through Karakoram Highway.

From Raikot Bridge you can hire a local jeep to reach Tatoo Village at an altitude of 9515 feet above sea level. It will take about half hour of exciting journey to reach Tatoo Village.

Onwards from Tattu route becomes too narrow for a jeep to travel but not very difficult for trekking. After two to three hours of trekking depending on your fitness level, you’ll reach Fairy Meadows

Where to Stay

There are several hotels and tourist lodges are available and at reasonable prize to facilitate tourists in Fairy Meadows.