Hazara · Meadows
Shogran Meadows
Shogran Meadows are the road-accessible meadow base above the Kaghan corridor - a lodging hub for day trips up to Siri Paye. Treat Shogran as the overnight base and Paye as the higher jeep / hike extension.
Plan this tripAlso known as Shogran, Shogran Plateau
Practical notes
- Facilities
- Hotels, restaurants, and parking concentrated in Shogran in summer; quieter shoulder months.
These notes are not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check closer to your dates.
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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
195 km
Distance
~5.5 hrs
Drive
Last mile
Road into Shogran settlement / meadow edges; jeep for Siri Paye above.
Road Mountain road to Shogran; can be slow in monsoon and winter snow.
When to go
Month-by-month access and crowding.
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Shogran Meadows are the road-accessible meadow base above the Kaghan corridor - a lodging hub for day trips up to Siri Paye. Treat Shogran as the overnight base and Paye as the higher jeep / hike extension.
On the ground
What to expect
Facilities
Developed
Permit
Not required
Entry fee
Confirm locally
Facilities Hotels, restaurants, and parking concentrated in Shogran in summer; quieter shoulder months.
The story
Shogran sits lower and more developed than Paye Meadows; most itineraries sleep here and jeep or hike upward for wider ridge views. Pair with the Shogran-Siri Paye hike entry for walking logistics and with Kaghan / Naran pages if continuing deeper into Hazara. Peak summer is busy - book lodging early or shift to shoulder weeks. Confirm road status after heavy rain before late-evening arrivals.
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On the map
Shogran Meadows
Approximate coordinates — confirm the trailhead locally: 34.64000, 73.46000 · Open in OpenStreetMap
Nearby
Easy add-ons while you’re around Shogran Meadows.
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Meadows+1 hrPaye 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.
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HikesSame stopShogran-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.
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