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Fairy Meadows

Fairy Meadows

Fairy Meadows is an alpine grassy land located in Gilgit-Baltistan, which hosts the ninth-highest mountain in the world, known as Nanga Parbat. The alpine green pasture, once known locally as Joot, was made famous by an Austrian climber, who also became the first to summit Nanga Parbat, naming it the Fairy Tale Meadows. Thereafter, it became popularly known as Fairy Meadows.

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Published On: 2025-05-04

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Fairy Meadows Location

Fairy Meadows lies in the Himalayan mountain ranges in the Diamer district of Gilgit-Baltistan and is located 3,300 meters (10,826 feet) above sea level.

The Fairy Meadows trek starts at Tattu Valley. To reach this place, one has to take a 1 hour jeep ride from Raikot Bridge. The Raikot Bridge is located 1.5 hours drive from Chilas and 2 hours drive from Gilgit City.

If you are travelling from Islamabad, Raikot is located at a distance of 440 km from Islamabad, and the journey via the Naran/Babusar road takes approximately 10 hours.

Fairy Meadows Key Highlights.

Here are some key points of Fairy Meadows:

  1. Location: Diamer District, Gilgit-Baltistan.
  2. Altitude: 3,300 meters (10,826 feet).
  3. Road to Fairy Meadows: A 15 km jeep ride from Raikot Bridge to Tattu.
  4. Trek to Fairy Meadows: A 3-hour trek on a 5 km trail from Tattu valley jeep stand point to Fairy Meadows.
  5. Landscape: Lush green meadows, dense alpine forests, and stunning views of the famous Mount Nanga Parbat. " The Killer Mountain"
  6. History behind the Name: Austrian climber Hermann Buhl named it in 1953. It is locally known as "Joot," and German climbers refer to it as "Märchenwiese" (Fairy Tale Meadows).
  7. Best Time to Visit: Mid-April to September, during the summer months.
  8. Activities: Trekking, camping, hiking, wildlife spotting, photography, and enjoying the scenery.
  9. Hotels in Fairy Meadows: Fairy Meadows huts, Fairy Meadows Cottages, and Raikot Sarai.

Fairy Meadows Key Attractions.

Fairy meadows offer many adventures. The roads might look dangerous, but the rewards are absolutely worth it. Below are the key attractions of Fairy Meadows.

  1. Fairy Meadow Road.
  2. Fairy Meadows.
  3. Breathtaking view of Nanga Parbat (the ninth-highest mountain in the world).
  4. Trek to Nanga Parbat.
  5. Nanga Parbat Glacier.

Hotels in Fairy Meadows

The hotels in Fairy Meadows are traditional wooden cottages. These hotels offer a clean and hygienic environment with basic facilities. You will find tasty foods and the rooms offering breathtaking views of the mighty Nanga Parbat.

The food offered at these hotels includes: rice, meat, Lentils, Chapatis, Kidney beans, and tea or coffee with eggs, jams, and paratha for breakfast.

The best hotels at Fairy Meadows are:

  1. Fairy Meadow Cottages.
  2. Fairy Meadow Huts.
  3. Raikot Sarai.
  4. Fairy Meadows Broad View.

Fairy Meadow Road:

The iconic Fairy Meadow road is considered amongst the deadliest roads in the world. In 2013 WHO declared it the world's second most dangerous road. The road to Fairy Meadows is a narrow 15 km-long trail, specially built for 4x4 jeeps.

The road is only open to locals who provide transportation to tourists and travelers. In order to reach Tattu (the trek starting point), you have to book a jeep for PKR 17000. Alternatively, you have to wait for groups to join to split the cost.

Fairy Meadows Tourism

Fairy Meadows is a relatively easy trek in the Gilgit-Baltistan, and people of all fitness levels can easily reach the Nanga Parbat base camp in just 2 days. Fairy Meadow gets very crowded during the summer season specially from June till the end of August.

Fairy Meadow Itinerary

If you’re considering a trip to Fairy Meadows, the itinerary is recommended.

  1. Day 1st: Reach Raikot Bridge from either Islamabad or Lahore. Choose the Naran/Babusar road.
  2. Day 2nd: Book a jeep at Raikot Bridge and experience the most dangerous road in the world. Trek for two hours from the jeep stop to reach Fairy Meadows.
  3. Day 3rd: Keep trekking to Beyal camp. Take lunch and continue your journey to Nanga Parbat base camp. This trek is 4 hours long.
  4. Day 4th: Trek back the next day to Tattu Valley. Your jeep will be waiting for you there and take a ride to Raikot Bridge. Continue your journey towards Naran. Keep your night stay at Naran.
  5. Day 5th: Drive back to Islamabad or Lahore the next day.

Fairy Meadow Trekking Essentials.

As the weather can be unpredictable and cold due to high elevation, weather-appropriate clothing is recommended. Below is a list of appropriate dresses to keep yourself warm.

  • Trekking pants and Jackets.
  • Water and windproof outer jackets.
  • Trekking shoes and warm clothes (for colder months).
  • Sun caps, hats, and sunglasses.
  • Fleece or hoodies.

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Fairy Meadows - Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek (5-days)$ 474$ 525