Peer ki gali

                    Peer Ki Gali is a 50-km detour from Srinagar on the historic Mughal Road, linking Poonch and Shopian districts in India. It is one of the beautiful mountain passes through carpets of meadows, covered with tall mountain peaks, giving wonderful far-off views and a peaceful place. Many call it the gateway to the Pir Panjal range.The primary reason for visiting Peer Ki Gali is its natural grandeur, which provides the perfect setting for outdoor activities such as trekking, hiking, and camping. Peer Ki Gali is one of the unique halting sites along the erstwhile Mughal route. Mughal emperors would often use this route while traveling from Srinagar to Lahore. One appreciates the natural beauty of this place in equal measure to its spiritual significance.

Peer Ki Gali is named after Sufi Saint Sheikh Ahmed Karim: the shrine of this saint is situated close to Peer Ki Gali, adding to its spiritual and cultural meaning. If one wishes to indulge in authentic local fare, small tea stalls and eateries along the Mughal Road provide freshly prepared meals to complement the mountain experience.When to visit Peer Ki Gali: With the climate, May to September, summer months when the roads are free, and the atmosphere is pleasant so that one can see the spots and surroundings better, is the right time to see Peer Ki Gali. It snows heaviest during winter, which in turn beautifies the region and sometimes makes it very difficult to get here.