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Fairy Meadows

4.8 (4 reviews)
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Fairy Meadows, Tato, Diamer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Fairy Meadows, Diamer
Today: 00:00 – 23:59
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Place Overview
Place Type
Mountain / Peak
Province / Region
Gilgit-Baltistan
Altitude
3306 meters
Distance from Nearest City
40 km
Nearest Major City
Chilas (40 km via KKH)
Famous For
Closest accessible view of Nanga Parbat (9th highest peak, 8,126m), milky way stargazing, alpine camping, pine forests
Visiting Info
Best Season to Visit
May to September
Entry Fee (Local)
500 PKR
Visiting Hours
Open 24 hours (Camping Site)
Time Needed
2 days
Accessibility
Road Accessibility
Road + Trek Combined
Trek Duration (if any)
3–4 hours on foot from Tato village (7 km)
Trek Difficulty
Moderate (Some Climb)
Nearest Airport
Gilgit Airport (GIL) – 150 km
Historical & Scientific
Area
5 sq km

Additional Facilities

Nanga Parbat View (8,126m)
Raikot Glacier Trek
Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek
Milky Way Stargazing
Pine Forest Walking Trail
Traditional Wooden Huts
Mango Farm (Chilas – enroute)

Services & Pricing

Entry Fee (Per Person) Available
PKR 500 – 500

Official conservation fee at Tato checkpoint

Jeep Ride (Raikot Bridge→Tato) Available
PKR 2,000 – 4,000

9 km thrilling jeep track, shared or private

Wooden Hut Accommodation Available
PKR 2,500 – 4,000

Basic huts with blankets and meals

Camping Package (2 nights) Available
PKR 8,000 – 12,000

Tent + sleeping bag + meals + guide

Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek Available
PKR 50,000 – 90,000

6–8 day guided high-altitude trek

Raikot Glacier Day Trek Available
PKR 3,000 – 5,000

6–7 hour return glacier hike with guide

Astrophotography Session Available
PKR 2,000 – 4,000

Night sky guided photography (equipment hire)

Facilities & Amenities

Guided Tours Available
Camping Allowed
Photography Allowed
Trekking / Hiking Trails
Accommodation Nearby
Food & Restaurants Nearby
Entry Fee Required
Night Stay Possible
Viewpoint / Lookout
Natural Lake / River
Forest / Wildlife Area

Customer Reviews

4.8
4 reviews

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Regular User
3 hours ago

Most surreal experience of my life

The sunrise view of Nanga Parbat from Fairy Meadows made me speechless. Woke up at 4:30am and the sky turned every shade of orange and pink on the mountain. The trek from Tato is challenging but every step is worth it.

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Ali Hassan
3 hours ago

Pakistan's best kept secret

I had no idea such a place existed. The stars at night are so bright and dense — I've never seen the Milky Way so clearly. The local hut-keeper was incredibly kind and cooked us chapati and daal at 3,300m!

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Maria Siddiqui
3 hours ago

Challenging access but rewarding

The jeep track is genuinely scary — not for the faint-hearted. But once you arrive, all concerns vanish. Go in July or August for best weather. Take extra warm clothes even in summer as nights are cold.

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Kamran Butt
3 hours ago

Nanga Parbat at sunrise = heaven

Woke at dawn to see Nanga Parbat glowing golden in the sunrise. Genuinely moved to tears. The meadow itself is like a carpet of green with wildflowers. One of the top 5 experiences of my life.

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Quick Info

Fairy Meadows, Tato, Diamer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Fairy Meadows, Diamer

Opening Hours

Monday 00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday 00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday 00:00 – 23:59
Thursday 00:00 – 23:59
Friday 00:00 – 23:59
Saturday 00:00 – 23:59
Sunday 00:00 – 23:59
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