Peer ki Gali Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir, situated in the lap of the Himalayas, is a very beautiful union territory. Jammu and Kashmir is famous all over the world due to its natural beauty. This earth is also called heaven.
The beauty of Jammu and Kashmir is so popular that thousands of domestic and foreign tourists come every day to visit its beautiful valleys. During snowfall, crowds of tourists are present in every area of Jammu and Kashmir.
Peer Ki Gali located in Jammu and Kashmir is also a place where many people would not want to come back to visit. In this article, we are going to tell you the speciality of Peer Ki Gali.
What is Peer Ki Gali?
Before knowing the speciality of Peer Ki Gali, let us know what it is. It is said here that Peer Ki Gali is a mountain pass. Many people also know this beautiful pass by the name of PirPanjal.
Situated at an altitude of more than 11 thousand feet above sea level, this is one of the highest passes. This beautiful pass is situated in the south-west of Kashmir Valley. Pir Ki Gali i.e. the road connects Kashmir Valley to Rajouri district and Poonch district of Jammu region. Peer Ki Gali is also called the heart of Mughal Road.
Historical Significance of Pir Ki Gali
The historical importance of Peer Ki Gali is very interesting. It is said that this beautiful place it got its name from a saint named Sheikh Ahmed Karim. It is said that even today Ahmed Karim is alive for the people.
It is believed that the Pir's grave is present in Pir Ki Gali Pass. Many people believe that his grave is the place where he used to meditate. There are huge stones present near the grave.
Beautiful snow-covered mountains in Pirki Gali
The high mountains present here add to the beauty of Peer Ki Gali. During snowfall, when the mountains are covered with white sheets, the views make everyone crazy. Therefore, the real beauty of Peer Ki Gali lies in the snowfall.
Peer Ki Gali and surrounding areas experience heavy snowfall between November and January. However, let us also tell you that due to heavy snowfall, Peer Gali is also closed.
No less than a paradise for snow adventure.
Peer Ki Gali or Peer Panjal is famous not only for its beauty but also for adventure activities. As soon as the snowfall ends, thousands of tourists come here to do snow activities.
Apart from snow skiing and snow trekking, many tourists also come to trekking in Peer Ki Gali. Peer Ki Gali is also known for wildlife
How to reach Peer Ki Gali?
- is very easy to reach Peer Ki Gali. For this, you can reach Jammu and Kashmir from any corner of the country and go to Peer Ki Gali. For your information, let us tell you that it is located at a distance of about 28 km from Srinagar.
