Miranjani

Miranjani
Miranjani

Miranjani from Nathiagali
Elevation 2,980 m (9,777 ft)
Location
Location Abbottabad District, Pakistan
Range Himalayas
Coordinates 34°06′30″N 73°24′20″E / 34.10833°N 73.40556°E / 34.10833; 73.40556[1]
Climbing
Easiest route Hiking trails

Miranjani is the highest peak, at 2,960 metres (9,710 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.

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Hiking

Miranjani is an attraction for hikers. From Nathia Gali it takes four hours to reach the peak via a steep track. Anther route starts from the Governor’s House. 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), Tarbela lake, Abbottabad city, Havelian, and Thandiani. On a clear day the 'treacherous' mountain Nanga Parbat can be seen 400 kilometres (250 mi) away.

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Coordinates: 34°06′30″N 73°24′20″E / 34.10833°N 73.40556°E / 34.10833; 73.40556



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