Muzaffarabad
About Muzaffarabad
Muzaffarabad is the capital and largest city of Azad Kashmir, and the 60th largest in Pakistan.
The city is located in Muzaffarabad District, near the confluence of the Jhelum and Neelum rivers. The district is bounded by the Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the west, the Kupwara and Baramulla districts of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the east, and the Neelum District in the north.
Destinations Near Muzaffarabad
Pirchinasi
About Pirchinasi
Pirchnasi is on of the most beautiful tourist point in Azad kashmir. Pir Chinasi is located on the soil of the paradise on earth – and is the best tourist attraction in Azad Kashmir. The altitude of Pir Chinasi hill station is over 9500ft high which captures the spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding waterfalls.
Weather
The months from October to March are the coldest ones in Pir Chinasi. Pir Chinasi in winters is covered with heavy and thick snow . The highest point is the centre of attention for tourists to view the phenomenal charm of nature.
How to Reach There…
It would just take almost 1.5 hours to reach the top of Pir Chinasi if you take a ride from Muzaffarabad. From Islamabad, the travel distance to Pir Chinasi is almost 138km.Pir Chinasi is a shrine and tourist destination located 30 kilometers (19 mi) east of Muzaffarabad city on the top of hills at an elevation of 2,900 metres (9,500 ft). The mountain peak has gained large fame for its ziyarat of a famous Saint Pir Chinasi Known as Pir Sayed Hussain shah Bukhari. This place is also visited by tourists who can get a great view of Muzaffarabad and rural areas around the hidden city.The Area is also famous for its take off points for Para gliding, Snow cross jeep rally.A track also leeds to Peer-e-esimaar, another tourist destination with thick forest and fresh environment.
Activities
The two most famous activities in Pir Chinasi are paragliding and jeep rally. Tourists love to experience paragliding with the mind-boggling view of Pir Chinasi Valley during the hot summer days.Similarly, the snow jeep race is also very thrilling to grab the attention of both the local and foreign tourists. The visitors like to see the exciting and adventurous jeep race in the hub of mountainous regions.Seasonal sports games like paragliding and snow jeep rally capture the attention of both the local and global influencers. Along with all these perks, the affordable prices of hotels in Pir Chinasi make the journey more comfortable and memorable.
Facilities
One of the best facilities in the Pir Chinasi region is the availability of a government guest house for the accommodation of both the local and international tourists. The pine trees at Pir Chinasi roads and surrounding areas are a natural shield when it comes to overcoming pollution. The greenery due to these pine trees at the top of the valley drops the temperature by an average of 2.6 degrees centigrade in January.
Beautiful View Of Muzaffarabad City
