Circuit · Kashmir
Pir Panjal & south Kashmir
Peer Ki Gali on the Mughal Road and Chatpal.
- Places
- 2
- Altitude
- 2,000–3,490 m
- Fly / train to
- Srinagar
- Daily spend
- about ₹2,300
When to go
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- ❄︎Dec
Best for most places here: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Each place here needs 3 days on the ground; places in one circuit share travel days, so pair two or three.
Places in this circuit
Chatpal
A deodar-forest village in the Bringi valley, developed as a community-tourism model village.
Peer Ki Gali
A 3,490 m pass on the Mughal Road between Shopian and Poonch, with meadows and a Sufi shrine.
What to pack for Pir Panjal & south Kashmir
Everything the places in this circuit call for, most widely needed first. Each place's page has its full list with reasons.
- Fleece or light sweater
- Sun cap or hat
- Compact umbrella
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip
- Day pack, 20–30 litres
- Water bottles, 2 litres in total
- Sunscreen, SPF 50
- Small first-aid kit and your own medicines
- Motion-sickness bands or tablets
- Insect repellent
- Power bank
- Light travel tripod
- Spare memory card and camera battery
- Extension board with surge protection
- Thermal inner wear (top and bottom)
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Pir Panjal & south Kashmir: questions people ask
Which places are in the Pir Panjal & south Kashmir circuit?
The Pir Panjal & south Kashmir circuit in Kashmir covers Chatpal and Peer Ki Gali. They share a gateway, so two or three are usually combined in one trip.
What is the best time to visit Pir Panjal & south Kashmir?
May to October suit most places in Pir Panjal & south Kashmir. Individual places differ, so check each one.
How do you reach Pir Panjal & south Kashmir?
Travel to Srinagar, then continue by road.
How much does a Pir Panjal & south Kashmir trip cost per day?
About ₹2,300 per person per day on the ground for a mid-range trip, averaged across the places in this circuit.
Which is the easiest place in Pir Panjal & south Kashmir, and which is the highest?
Chatpal is the easiest (easy). Peer Ki Gali is the highest at 3,490 m.