Shogran-Siri Paye Hike landscape

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Shogran-Siri Paye Hike

The Shogran-Siri Paye hike is an easy-to-moderate meadow outing above Shogran in the Kaghan corridor. Many visitors jeep part of the way and walk the upper plateau; stronger parties hike more of the climb from Shogran.

~6 hrs from Islamabad · full day · Best: Apr-Oct

Plan this trip

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Also known as Siri Paye Trek, Shogran to Paye Walk

HikesHazara
From Islamabad~6 hrs
From Lahore~11 hrs
Elevation2900 m
VisitFull day
Moderate
Distance10 km
Best monthsApr, May, Sep, Oct

Practical notes

Facilities
Lodging in Shogran; seasonal stalls at popular Paye viewpoints.

These notes are not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check closer to your dates.

Conditions to reconfirm

  • Status may be outdated · Reconfirm before departure

    Babusar Pass is a seasonal high-country link, not a year-round certainty. Confirm opening with local transport before routing a Hunza/Naran itinerary through it.

    Checked 2026-08-09 · Babusar Pass (overview)

Access

Getting there

200 km

Distance

~6 hrs

Drive

Last mile

Foot and/or jeep from Shogran toward Siri Paye meadows; mix of track and meadow paths.

Road Mountain road to Shogran; Paye jeep track rough and weather-sensitive.

How people go

  • Private car

    Confirm fare locally

    ~6 hrs

    Hazara corridor toward Balakot / Kaghan, then Shogran staging.

  • Jeep / 4x4

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    Many parties jeep partway and walk the upper meadow sections; full jeep to Paye also common.

  • Shared van

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    Shared transport toward Balakot / Kaghan in peak season.

When to go

Month-by-month access and crowding.

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The Shogran-Siri Paye hike is an easy-to-moderate meadow outing above Shogran in the Kaghan corridor. Many visitors jeep part of the way and walk the upper plateau; stronger parties hike more of the climb from Shogran.

On the ground

What to expect

  • Facilities

    Basic

  • Permit

    Not required

  • Entry fee

    Confirm locally

Facilities Lodging in Shogran; seasonal stalls at popular Paye viewpoints.

The story

Use this hike entry for the walking itinerary; see Paye Meadows and Shogran Meadows for destination framing. Difficulty depends on how much jeep cover you take - full foot ascent is more moderate, jeep-assisted meadow walks stay easier. Pair with a Shogran overnight or continue toward Naran / Saiful Muluk on a longer Hazara trip. Confirm track status after rain or early snow.

Route map

Shogran-Siri Paye Hike

Approximate coordinates — confirm the trailhead locally: 34.63000, 73.46000 · Open in OpenStreetMap

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How this guide was checked

This guide was desk researched and has not yet been field verified.

Current road, permit, and weather status: confirm locally. Conditions change.

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