Shogran & Siri Paye Meadows Guide

Q: How do you get to Shogran and Siri Paye?

Turn off the **Kaghan Valley road at Kiwai** and climb the forested track to **Shogran**. From Shogran, **Siri Paye** is a short but rough **jeep ride (or horse ride)** up to the meadow — a 4x4 is needed for the final section.

Q: What is Siri Paye famous for?

**Siri Paye** is a high alpine meadow with small ponds that mirror the surrounding peaks — including **Makra Peak** — making it one of the most photogenic spots in the Kaghan Valley. It's a short trip above Shogran and a favourite for day visits.

Q: What is the best time to visit Shogran and Siri Paye?

**May to September.** Early summer is lush and green; the meadow can hold snow patches into June. By October it turns cold and the Siri Paye track becomes difficult. Winter access is limited by snow.

Q: Is Shogran good for families?

Yes — **Shogran** is an easy, popular hill station with hotels and forest walks, and **Siri Paye** is a short jeep trip rather than a hard trek, so it suits families and first-time visitors to the north.

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In short

Shogran is a forested hill station above the Kaghan Valley, and Siri Paye is the stunning alpine meadow above it — reached by a short, rough jeep track. Together they make an easy, family-friendly green escape on the way to Naran. Best May to September; Siri Paye needs a 4x4 (or a horse) for the final climb.

On the way up the Kaghan Valley toward Naran, a forested plateau and a mirror-like alpine meadow make one of the easiest and prettiest stops in Northern Pakistan: Shogran and Siri Paye. Here's how to visit.

Where are Shogran and Siri Paye?

Shogran is a forested hill station perched above the Kaghan Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reached by turning off the valley road at Kiwai and climbing through pine forest. Above Shogran lies Siri Paye — a high alpine meadow dotted with small ponds, famous for reflecting the peaks (including Makra) on a still day.

How to get there

Kaghan Valley road → Kiwai. On the main Naran-bound road.
Kiwai → Shogran. A forested climb by car or jeep to the Shogran plateau, where the hotels are.
Shogran → Siri Paye. A short but rough jeep track (or a horse ride) up to the meadow — a 4x4 is essential for the final section.

Because Shogran is on the way to Naran, it slots neatly into a Kaghan-Naran itinerary.

What to see and do

Siri Paye meadow — the mirror ponds and Makra Peak views; the star attraction.
Shogran plateau — forest walks, cool air and easy family strolls.
Views over the Kaghan Valley from the ridge.
Continue up-valley to Naran, Lake Saif-ul-Malook and Babusar (see our Saif-ul-Malook guide).

Best time to visit

May to September. June–August is greenest; snow can linger at Siri Paye into early summer, and by October the meadow track gets hard. Winter access is limited.

Tips

The Siri Paye jeep track is rough — use a proper 4x4 and an experienced driver, or take a horse.
Go early to beat the crowds and catch still water for the reflections.
Carry a warm layer even in summer — the meadow is high and breezy.

Visit on a Naran trip

Shogran and Siri Paye pair perfectly with Naran and Lake Saif-ul-Malook. Our Naran & Shogran group tour covers them with transport, the Siri Paye jeeps and stays sorted. Browse our hotels or contact us to plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get to Shogran and Siri Paye?

Turn off the Kaghan Valley road at Kiwai and climb the forested track to Shogran. From Shogran, Siri Paye is a short but rough jeep ride (or horse ride) up to the meadow — a 4x4 is needed for the final section.

What is Siri Paye famous for?

Siri Paye is a high alpine meadow with small ponds that mirror the surrounding peaks — including Makra Peak — making it one of the most photogenic spots in the Kaghan Valley. It's a short trip above Shogran and a favourite for day visits.

What is the best time to visit Shogran and Siri Paye?

May to September. Early summer is lush and green; the meadow can hold snow patches into June. By October it turns cold and the Siri Paye track becomes difficult. Winter access is limited by snow.

Is Shogran good for families?

Yes — Shogran is an easy, popular hill station with hotels and forest walks, and Siri Paye is a short jeep trip rather than a hard trek, so it suits families and first-time visitors to the north.