This is a grassland near one of the base camp sites of the Nanga Parbat, located in Diamer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
When can I visit?
The six-month tourist season at Fairy Meadows starts in April and continues until the end of September.
What is found there?
north-facing slopes mostly consist of coniferous forest : Pinus wallichiana, Picea smithiana and Abies pindrow trees,
Little sunlight:birch and willow dwarf shrubs.
Southern slopes ; juniper and scrubs, namely Juniperus excelsa and J. turkesticana.
low altitudes: Artemisia, with yellow ash, stone oaks and Pinus gerardiana spread among it.
mammals, a few brown bears are found in the region, with their numbers declining.Some musk deer, regarded as an endangered species, are also present.
What does the name mean?
Known as “Joot” among locals, the place was given the name Märchenwiese (literally “Fairy Tale Meadows”) by German mountaineers
What are some precautions?
There is only one road to Fairy Meadows, and it isn’t your average tricky mountain road; in 2013, the World Health Organization ranked it as the second deadliest road on the planet.Visitors to Fairy Meadows can find accommodation in small on-site cabins or designated camp sites
Is it a national site?
Yes, Pakistani government declared the location a National Park in 1995
Why is it special?
It is the location of the ninth largest mountain, NangaPargat, or the Killer Mountain.
Housing and Travel?
Fairy Meadows Cottages at Bunar Das is functional now. Its 30 minutes drive from Chilas and before Raikot Bridge. You can enjoy lovely hospitality of Fairy Meadows Cottages management with 20 beautiful rooms.location for the travelers who are travelling from Islamabad/Naran to Gilgit Baltistan. Its a quite and peaceful place on KKH at Buner Das and specially facilitate for your night stay if you are travelling to Fairy Meadows, Astore, Gilgit or Skardu. You can also avail or lunch facility on call. The internet works wonderfully and it is a perfect view
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