Fairy Meadow

Pakistan

High in the mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan, Fairy Meadow — locally called Joot — is a high-altitude grassland that serves as the main base for climbers attempting Nanga Parbat's Rakhiot face. Declared a national park in 1995 and now part of Nanga Parbat National Park, the meadow sits at roughly 3,300 metres and offers direct access to one of Pakistan's most formidable peaks.

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  • Nearest water from center 1.7 km1.0 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 6.0 km3.7 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
-17°2°
95mm3.6in
F
-14°6°
125mm4.9in
M
-10°13°
140mm5.4in
A
-6°22°
125mm4.9in
M
0°31°
95mm3.7in
J
6°42°
100mm3.9in
J
11°51°
140mm5.5in
A
10°51°
140mm5.5in
S
6°42°
115mm4.5in
O
-3°26°
65mm2.6in
N
-10°13°
55mm2.2in
D
-15°5°
65mm2.6in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗
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Fairy Meadow: quick answers

Where is Fairy Meadow?

Fairy Meadow is in Pakistan, about 148 km92 miles in a straight line from Srinagar.

How do you get to Fairy Meadow?

The nearest airport is Chilas (CHB), about 1 hr 47 min away by road.

What's the weather like in Fairy Meadow?

The warmest month is July, averaging 11°C51°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -17°C2°F. The wettest month is August, with about 139 mm5.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)

What's in Fairy Meadow?

OpenStreetMap lists 3 restaurants within 2 km of the centre.

What's near Fairy Meadow?

Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Chilas.

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