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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Shogran & Siri Paye
A cool hill station above Kaghan with green meadows, pine forests and a jeep trip to Siri Paye with views of Makra Peak
- Region
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Altitude
- 2,362 m
- Best time
- May – September
Weather
Cool summers (8–22°C), heavy snow in winter
Shogran is a peaceful plateau above Balakot, ideal for families and short getaways. It has comfortable hotels, forest walks and cool weather in summer.
A jeep ride takes visitors to Siri Paye meadows and Payee Lake, with views of Makra Peak (3,885 m) and Musa ka Musalla. Many travelers combine Shogran with Naran and Kaghan
Highlights
- ◆Siri Paye meadows
- ◆Payee Lake
- ◆Makra Peak views
- ◆Forest walks
- ◆Easy combination with Naran and Kaghan
How to reach
Drive from Islamabad to Balakot (about 4.5–5 hours), then take a jeep up to Shogran (about 1 hour). Siri Paye is a further jeep ride from Shogran
Questions
Do I need a jeep for Shogran?
Yes, the road from Balakot is steep and jeeps are recommended.
Is it good for a short trip?
Yes, 1–2 nights is enough
Can I combine it with Naran?
Yes, it is a common 4–5 day Kaghan itinerary