Musa ka Musalla
| Musa ka Musalla | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,100 m (13,500 ft) |
| Coordinates | 34°42′58″N 73°21′37″E / 34.716044°N 73.360241°ECoordinates: 34°42′58″N 73°21′37″E / 34.716044°N 73.360241°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Parent range | Himalayas |
Musa ka Musalla (Urdu: موسیٰ کا مصلیٰ transl. Moses' mat) is a peak standing at an altitude of about 4,100 metres (13,500 ft) at the junction of Siran and Kaghan Valleys in Himalayas.[1]
It is situated 150 kilometres (93 mi) north of the city of Abbottabad in Balakot Tehsil of Mansehra District.[2]
Etymology[]
The name Musa ka Musalla translates to Moses' mat. The legend has it that a shepherd named Musa used to pray there at the peak.[2] There is also a shrine at the top probably of the same shepherd who is revered to as a saint by locales.[1]
Routes[]
The peak is accessible via three routes in summers but all needs hours of trekking. [2]
- Balakot to Nadi Bangla and Kund Bangla route
- Paras to Sharran forest route
- Shinkiari to Mandagucha route
The Shinkiari to Manda Gucha route is the most accessible route to reach the peak.[3]
See also[]
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References[]
- ^ a b "So close to Musa ka Musalla". The News on Sunday (TNS). 2016-11-27. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c "Musa ka Musalla: Pakistan's playground where fairies come to play". The Express Tribune. 2017-09-30. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- ^ Elahi, Faysal Khan (2017-12-11). "Trekking to Siran Valley is a dream come true for adventure junkies and photo enthusiasts alike". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
Categories:
- Mountains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Four-thousanders of the Himalayas