Miranjani
Miranjani | |
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Miranjani from Nathiagali | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,992 m (9,816 ft) |
Coordinates | 34°06′30″N 73°24′20″E / 34.10833°N 73.40556°E [1] |
Geography | |
Location | Abbottabad District, Pakistan |
Parent range | Himalayas |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hiking trails |
Miranjani is the highest peak, at 2,992 metres (9,816 ft) in elevation, of Abbottabad District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan. It is located in the Namli Maira area, in Ayubia National Park, 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Islamabad in the western Himalayan range.
Miranjani is clad in Western Himalayan subalpine conifer forests, with Pine, Walnut, Oak, and Maple trees and shrubs and herbs.
Hiking
Miranjani is an attraction for hikers. From Nathia Gali it takes three hours to reach the peak via a steep but easy track. Another route starts from the 'Abshaar' hotel. From Miranjani one take many short strolls through the pine forests in Ayubia National Park.
The peak's top offers spectacular views. Places easily seen include: Azad Kashmir, Jhelum River (Kohala), Abbottabad city, Havelian, and Thandiani. On a clear day the 'treacherous' mountain Nanga Parbat can be seen 400 kilometres (250 mi) away but it takes two hours more hiking towards Nanga Parbat view point.
Gallery
- Miranjani mountain
- Road to Nathiagali and Ayubia National Park.
See also
- Galyat - of Pakistan
- List of mountains in Pakistan
References
External links
Coordinates: 34°06′30″N 73°24′20″E / 34.10833°N 73.40556°E