Neelum Valley

Pirchinasi

Hilltop meadow above Muzaffarabad with sweeping valley views.

Pirchinasi quick facts

Height above sea level: 9,500 ft; about 2,900 m
Nearest city: Muzaffarabad; 30 km (about 1 to 1.5 hours by road)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 10°C to 22°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -8°C to 3°C

Famous for

A hilltop above Muzaffarabad topped by the shrine of Sufi saint Syed Hussain Shah Bukhari. It is reached by a winding road with more than 30 hairpin bends and is known for wide views, paragliding and snow in winter.

Temperatures are typical seasonal ranges. Mountain weather changes quickly, so check the forecast before you travel.

About Pirchinasi

Quick facts

Height above sea level: 9,500 ft (about 2,900 m)
Nearest city: Muzaffarabad — 30 km (about 1 to 1.5 hours by road)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 10°C to 22°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -8°C to 3°C

Famous for: A hilltop above Muzaffarabad topped by the shrine of Sufi saint Syed Hussain Shah Bukhari. It is reached by a winding road with more than 30 hairpin bends and is known for wide views, paragliding and snow in winter.

Pirchinasi is a scenic hill station above Muzaffarabad, popular for short excursions.