Minimarg

Minimarg, the 'Meadow of Frogs', a village at 2,844 m south of the Burzil Pass in Astore.

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Minimarg is a village in Astore District on the Burzil Nala, about 36 km south of the Chilam checkpost and north of the border village of Kamri, at about 2,844 metres. Its name is Kashmiri for 'Meadow of Frogs'. It was once part of the Gurez Valley and is reached from the Astore Valley over the Burzil Pass.

Why go

✦The 'Meadow of Frogs'
✦At 2,844 m beyond the Burzil Pass
✦Green meadows and forested slopes

How to Reach

By jeep from Astore via Chilam and the Burzil Pass. The area lies near the Line of Control, so check the current access rules before going.

Planning tip

Best Time to Visit, June to September.

Getting there, By jeep from Astore via Chilam and the Burzil Pass. The area lies near the Line of Control, so check the current access rules before going.

Allow, A full day or overnight from Astore.

What to Do

◆Cross the Burzil Pass from Astore

◆Walk in the meadows

◆Combine with Deosai and Chilam

Nearby

Straight-line distance from Minimarg, within 5 km.

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