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Getting There
The distance of Shogran from Islamabad is 215 km. From Peshawar, you can reach Shogran at a distance of 258 kilometers.
By Air: The nearest airport that can be used for air travel Shogran is Islamabad International Airport
By Train: If you want to go to Shogran by train from any part of the country, there is no train available to go to Shogran and village. So you can get off at Rawalpindi Railway station or Peshawar station and go Shogran by car, bus, and Jeep
By Road: Through a car, you can reach Shogran from Islamabad in four an half hours. The distance of Shogran t from Islamabad is 215 km. From Peshawar, you can reach Swat at a distance of 258 kilometers.
What to Expect
Lorem iShogran is Kaghan’s most popular picnic spot, about 6 kilometers from Naran Valley. Shogran offers rich green meadows that add even more surprises to the journey. You cannot describe the spectacular mountain scenery and pleasant weather in words. Any tour to the Kaghan valley is incomplete without taking Shogran Tour.
The beautiful village of Shogran is located on a green plateau in the Kaghan Valley in northern Pakistan, at an altitude of 749 feet or 2,362 meters. The beauty of Shogran cannot be explained by the mountain peaks and surrounding forests. The Kunhar River flowing through the east had a calming effect on the site.
Shogran is an ice palace where you can relax and restore your soul. Pure white ice blankets and huge mountains gently reflect on the landscape in the sun. The bird’s eye view from the mountain is great. The beautiful blue sky, pleasant snow, and lush forest are breathtaking. When passing through a peaceful forest, the breeze passing through the pine trees produces a sacred whistle and has a calming effect, turning visitors into explorers.
Shogran’s winter is characterized by dazzling looks that change the atmosphere and create a magical atmosphere.
History
Shogran is a village situated on a green plateau in the Kaghan Valley, northern Pakistan at a height of 7,749 feet or 2,362 meters above sea level. From Shogran, you can peregrinate with a jeep or horse or hike to several picturesque places like Siri, Paye, and Makra Peak. Hotels and motels are available at affordable costs. Mobile phone accommodations are withal available thereby Telenor and Mobilink. The local people are amicable and tranquil.
The valley of Shogran has a very diverse range of flora and fauna. While there are many forests of deciduous and conifer hardwoods, there are also small shrubs of remedial herbs and berries found in the area as well. While on one hand there are many wildflowers, on the other there are also vast meadows of lush green grass that present a beautiful view. The same is true for the fauna of the area.
There are small animals like marmots and wild sheep and deer, while birds like peasants, woodcocks, pigeons, hawks, falcons, and vultures are commonly found as well. Woodpeckers have also been seen sometimes but only during the mid-summer months. There are so many large mammals and large cats in the area, but due to human expansion, there have been no recent sightings of these in the valley. However, if you are lucky enough, you may get to see one on your trip.
Facilities Available
- Local guides are available
- People of Shogran are very hospitable
- PTDC, Lalazar Hotel Shogran, Pine Park Hotel Shogran and Many Hotels are available in Shogran
- Shogran can be accessible thought local transport and can book a car on rent.
- Tourism Department helps the Tourist/ Visitors through providing broachers in both Urdu and English languages. The local Police and the local Guides can speak multi languages (i.e local languages, Urdu, English and some of them can speak Chinese also).
- There is a bus stand in Shogran for public transportation.
- Filling stations are available in Shogran which includes Petrol and Diesel.
- Taxis are available in Shogran,on daily rent basis.
- Shops are available in Shogran
