Miranjani Explained

Miranjani
Location:Abbottabad District, Pakistan
Elevation M:2992
Range:Himalayas
Coordinates:34.1083°N 73.4056°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Easiest Route:Hiking trails

Miranjani is the highest peak in Galyat Region which is located at the elevation of 2992m (9,816feet), in Abbottabad District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the Province of Pakistan. It is located in the Namli Maira area, in Ayubia National Park, 80km (50miles) north of Islamabad in the western Himalayan range.[2]

Trek

The Miranjani trek starts a few minutes drive away from the Governor House in Nathia Gali. The total length of the track is about 4.69 km and a net elevation of about 600 meters. Most of the path is soft dirt sparse with small rocks patches and hence is very easy to traverse with little effort. Intermediate to expert trekkers should be able to do it in 1 hour 15 mins to 2 hours. Beginners should also have no trouble and would be able to complete in 2–3 hours. The path to the peak is canopied with tall trees and is abundant in greenery. Nathia Gali, Mushkpuri Peak and Azad Kashmir are easily visible from the top. On a clear day even Nanga Parbat, the ninth highest mountain in the world, at a displacement of 166 km or a distance of more than 400 km can be seen shining with its snow clad peaks.

See also

External links

34.1083°N 73.4056°W

Notes and References

  1. https://www.fallingrain.com/world/PK/03/Miranjani.html Fallng Rain - Location of Miranjani
  2. Web site: Miranjani - A Guide For Travelers . thetourist.pk . 23 October 2018.