Hazara · Meadows
Paye Meadows
Paye (Siri Paye) Meadows are a high plateau above Shogran in the Kaghan corridor, usually reached by seasonal jeep for a half-day outing. Wide grass ridges and mountain views make it a popular add-on to Shogran stays.
Plan this tripAlso known as Siri Paye, Payee Meadows
Practical notes
- Facilities
- Seasonal tea stalls and parking at popular viewpoints; limited shelter in shoulder months.
These notes are not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check closer to your dates.
Conditions to reconfirm
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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.
Access
Getting there
200 km
Distance
~6 hrs
Drive
Last mile
Jeep from Shogran to Siri Paye; short walks across the meadow plateau.
Road Approach to Shogran is mountain road; Paye jeep track is rough and weather-sensitive.
When to go
Month-by-month access and crowding.
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Paye (Siri Paye) Meadows are a high plateau above Shogran in the Kaghan corridor, usually reached by seasonal jeep for a half-day outing. Wide grass ridges and mountain views make it a popular add-on to Shogran stays.
On the ground
What to expect
Facilities
Basic
Permit
Not required
Entry fee
Confirm locally
Facilities Seasonal tea stalls and parking at popular viewpoints; limited shelter in shoulder months.
The story
Most visitors base in Shogran and jeep up to Paye for viewpoints and short meadow walks rather than overnighting on the ridge. The plateau is busier than remote Swat or Astore meadows in peak domestic season. Combine with Kaghan Valley or Naran itineraries if continuing deeper into Hazara. Confirm jeep status after rain or early snow before committing to a late afternoon run.
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On the map
Paye Meadows
Approximate coordinates — confirm the trailhead locally: 34.63000, 73.46000 · Open in OpenStreetMap
Nearby
Easy add-ons while you’re around Paye Meadows.
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Valleys+1 hrKaghan Valley
I'd call Kaghan the Hazara weekend classic: a river corridor that climbs from Balakot toward Naran, then fans out to Saiful Muluk, Paye meadows, and Babusar when the pass is open. You'll get mountains without committing to a Gilgit-length odyssey.
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Lake Saiful Muluk is a high alpine lake above Naran in Kaghan Valley, reached by seasonal jeep or hike from the bazaar. It is one of Hazara’s most visited day destinations in summer, with cold clear water and Malika Parbat as a backdrop.
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