Pīr Kanthi Explained

Pir Kanthi
Map:Pakistan
Coordinates:34.3161°N 73.9061°W
Elevation M:3321
Location:Bagh District, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Range:Pir Panjal

Pīr Kanthi is located in Bagh District, Azad Kashmir, in the mountains of the Pir Panjal Range. It is estimated to be 3243m (10,640feet) above sea level.[1]

It is about 200km (100miles) northeast of Islamabad. At Sudhan Gali, visitors who arrive by car can park and walk to the top of the path that leads to Shar Comp. Although mountaineering is fairly easy hike to the peak, climbers have been killed in storms. At this peak, hikers can see views of the Himalayan mountains. The water comes from the mountain Jhelum River.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pīr Kanthi (peak). 18 August 2015. Geoview.info.