Shangrila Fairymeadows Inn

About this stay

Shangrila Fairymeadows Inn is a 3-star guest house in Fairy Meadows, Gilgit-Baltistan. Listed facilities include a restaurant, family rooms and a garden.

The feed lists 29 facilities for Shangrila Fairymeadows Inn. For food and drink it names breakfast, coffee, lunch, restaurant and room service.

Leisure entries: garden, picnic area and terrace. In the rooms the listing mentions air conditioning, balcony, free Wi-Fi, safe, slippers and TV. Services include 24-hour security, car rental service, express check-in, first aid and housekeeping.

Facilities

• 24-hour security
• Air conditioning
• Balcony
• Breakfast
• Car rental service
• Coffee
• Express check-in
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free car parking
• Garden
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Laundry service
• Luggage storage
• Lunch
• Non-smoking rooms

All 29 facilities

• Picnic area
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Safe
• Slippers
• Smoke detector
• Special diet menus
• TV
• Terrace
• Toiletries
• Wake-up service

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Getting there

Shangrila Fairymeadows Inn is about 12 km in a straight line from Fairy Meadows. The nearest airport is Gilgit Airport, about 53 km away in a straight line.

In the mountains, travel time depends far more on the road than on the distance: landslides, snow and roadworks can close passes and slow the drive, so check road conditions before setting out. Flights to Gilgit and Skardu are short and scenic but weather-dependent and are often delayed or cancelled; keep a spare day in the plan.

The nearest other stays in this guide are Fairy meadows BroadView Hotel (12 km away) and Junction Resort (17 km away). In a valley, neighbouring stays can be a short walk or a steep drive apart; check the access road.

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Good to know

Families: the facility list includes family rooms.

Accessibility: wheelchair access is not listed; contact the property before booking if it matters.

Connectivity: wi-fi or internet access appears in the facility list.

Parking: car parking appears in the facility list.

Check-in: hotels in Pakistan usually ask for a passport (and visa) from foreign guests, or a CNIC from Pakistani citizens, when you arrive.

Before you book Shangrila Fairymeadows Inn, check what the rate includes: breakfast, taxes and any extra-bed charge vary by room and by date. The booking page shows the inclusions for your exact dates and party.

About Fairy Meadows

Stays in Fairy Meadows include hotels, guest houses and resorts.

Read the Fairy Meadows travel guide for what to do and how to get there, or browse all stays in Fairy Meadows.

Questions about Shangrila Fairymeadows Inn

Distances from Shangrila Fairymeadows Inn

• Fairy Meadows: about 12 km in a straight line
• Astore: about 27 km in a straight line
• Gilgit: about 54 km in a straight line

Straight-line distances from the stay's map position; the road is longer, and in the mountains much slower.

Getting to Fairy Meadows

The nearest airport is Gilgit Airport, about 64 km in a straight line from the centre of Fairy Meadows. Arrivals usually continue by road towards the Nanga Parbat side, then transfer to a jeep for the rough track and finish on foot along the walking trail. The jeep track and trail are usually open from late spring to autumn, depending on conditions.

Around Fairy Meadows

Fairy Meadows is a high meadow of pine and grass at about 3,300 m, facing the north wall of Nanga Parbat. The name is a translation of a local phrase. The meadow is a grassy shelf on the north side of the Nanga Parbat massif, with uneven ground dotted with pines. The mountain wall stands directly above, and the face is often in cloud by afternoon, so it is best seen at dawn and in the early morning. The setting is forested below and rocky above, and the pine forest around the meadow holds birds and, occasionally, markhor on the slopes.

The main clearing has level ground for tents and views north to Nanga Parbat. The air is thin at this height, and nights are cold even in midsummer. The area is inside the Nanga Parbat buffer zone, and access is by a rough jeep track and a walking trail.

Astore lies nearby and is quieter than Hunza or Skardu, seeing fewer visitors. It is a practical base for the eastern side of Deosai, which makes it a useful stop for travellers exploring this side of Gilgit-Baltistan alongside a visit to the meadow.

Fairy Meadows through the year

June to September is the best time, with June, July and August the strongest months. May and September are good, while April and October are possible. January, February, March, November and December are off season. The jeep track and trail are usually open from late spring to autumn.

At about 3,300 m the air is thin, and nights are cold even in midsummer. The face of Nanga Parbat is often in cloud by afternoon, so early morning gives the clearest views.

Staying in Fairy Meadows: questions

How do travellers reach Fairy Meadows from the airport?

The nearest airport is Gilgit Airport, about 64 km in a straight line from the centre. Arrivals usually continue by road, then take a jeep along a rough track and walk the final trail. The track and trail are usually open from late spring to autumn, depending on conditions.

When is the best time to visit Fairy Meadows?

June to September is the best period, with June, July and August the strongest months. May and September are good, and April and October are possible. The jeep track and trail are usually open from late spring to autumn, depending on snow and conditions.

What is Fairy Meadows like as a place to stay?

Fairy Meadows is a high meadow of pine and grass at about 3,300 m, facing the north wall of Nanga Parbat. The ground is uneven and dotted with pines, the air is thin, and nights are cold even in midsummer. The area is inside the Nanga Parbat buffer zone.

What can visitors see around Fairy Meadows?

The main clearing has level ground for tents and views north to Nanga Parbat. The mountain face is best seen at dawn and in the early morning, as it is often in cloud by afternoon. The pine forest holds birds and, occasionally, markhor on the slopes.

Is Astore a useful base near Fairy Meadows?

Astore lies nearby and is quieter than Hunza or Skardu, seeing fewer visitors. It is a practical base for the eastern side of Deosai, which makes it useful for travellers exploring this side of Gilgit-Baltistan alongside a trip to Fairy Meadows.

What should travellers expect from the weather at Fairy Meadows?

At about 3,300 m the air is thin, and nights are cold even in midsummer. The north wall of Nanga Parbat stands directly above, and the face is often in cloud by afternoon, so early morning gives the clearest views.