Mughal Road — Srinagar to Poonch via Pir KiGali.
Distance
135 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
2,400 m
Mughal Road — Srinagar to Poonch via Pir Ki Gali.
The historic Mughal Road retraces the imperial route the Mughals used to enter Kashmir, climbing over the 3,485 m Pir Ki Gali on the Pir Panjal crest. A long, demanding day of hairpins, alpine meadows and big drop-offs linking the Kashmir Valley with Poonch. Closed by snow in winter.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance135 km
Days1
Total climb2,400 m
DifficultyChallenging
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The route.
SrinagarStart · Start in Srinagar. Fuel up and carry ID — vehicle and passenger details are registered at checkpoints along the road.
ShopianScenic Point · Apple-orchard town and the Kashmir-side gateway to the Mughal Road. Last sizeable market before the climb.
Pir Ki GaliMountain Pass · 3,485 m — highest point on the road, on the Shopian–Poonch boundary. Shrines and tea stalls; sweeping Pir Panjal views. Watch for sudden weather.
PoshianaScenic Point · First village on the Poonch descent and a traditional halt on the old Mughal caravan route. Good spot for hot tea before the long drop.
PoonchEnd · End in the Pir Panjal frontier town of Poonch on the Betar river, close to the Line of Control. Hotels and fuel available.
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