Paye Meadows landscape

Hazara

Paye Meadows

Also known as Siri Paye, Payee Meadows

MeadowsHazara
From Islamabad~6 hrs
From Lahore~11 hrs
Elevation2900 m
VisitHalf day
Best monthsApr, May, Sep, Oct

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.

How people go

  • Private car

    Confirm fare locally

    ~6 hrs

    Hazara corridor toward Balakot / Kaghan, then Shogran and jeep to Siri Paye.

  • Jeep / 4x4

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    Jeep from Shogran to Paye meadows (seasonal track).

  • Shared van

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    Shared transport toward Balakot / Kaghan in peak season; jeep for the final climb.

When to go

Month-by-month access and crowding.

JanclosedFebclosedMarunknownApridealMayidealJuncrowdedJulriskyAugriskySepidealOctidealNovunknownDecclosed
  • Ideal
  • Crowded
  • Risky
  • Closed
  • Unknown

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.

On the map

Paye Meadows

34.63000, 73.46000 · Open in OpenStreetMap

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