Phalkot Meadows
Phalkot Meadows is a 6.7 km trek in the Abbottabad region of northern Pakistan with around 669 m of elevation gain.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Distance
- 6.7km
- Elevation gain
- 731 m
- Duration
- 3h
- Best season
- May – Oct
The journey
Phalkot Meadows is a 6.7km moderate hike in Abbottabad. It climbs 731 m and takes about 3h.
Phalkot Meadows is a 6.7 km trek in the Abbottabad region of northern Pakistan with around 669 m of elevation gain.
Trail Statistics
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Elevation profile
Climb over the length of the trail. Tap or drag along it to read elevation and grade.
Weather
Five-day forecast at the trailhead, 2,333 m.
Today
17°10°
Precipitation 4.7
Tomorrow
20°11°
Precipitation 1
Sat
21°11°
Precipitation 0.4
Sun
21°12°
Precipitation 0.4
Mon
22°12°
Precipitation 0.3
Expect roughly 4°C colder at the high point (2,910 m), before wind chill. Mountain weather turns faster than any forecast.
Forecast from MET Norway, updated hourly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the altitude of Phalkot Meadows?
It sits at approximately 2,900 meters (about 9,500 to 10,000 feet) above sea level
Can this be completed as a single-day hike?
Yes, it takes roughly 3 to 5 hours round-trip from the base village.
Is freshwater available along the trail?
Small natural springs flow near the lower sections, but carrying your own water is recommended.
Why does the trail feel so different from nearby Miranjani or Mushkpuri?
It transitions you from a crowded, commercialized tourist track into a raw, completely untamed wilderness.
Why do locals strongly discourage spending the night here?
You are pitching a tent inside the active, nocturnal hunting grounds of the forest's resident leopards.
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