About Peer Ki Gali
Peer Ki Gali is a high mountain pass at about 3,490 metres on the historic Mughal Road in the Pir Panjal Range, on the border of Shopian and Poonch districts in Jammu and Kashmir. It connects the Kashmir Valley via Shopian to the Rajouri-Poonch region. Notable for its panoramic views of meadows, snow-covered peaks and valleys, and for the revered shrine of Sheikh Ahmed Karim located at the pass.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a high-altitude mountain pass with wide panoramic views of the Pir Panjal Range, alpine meadows and forested slopes. The site features the small shrine of Peer Baba at the top, roadside viewpoints, snow patches in season, and open meadows. The area is accessed via the winding Mughal Road with steep gradients. Facilities are basic with roadside tea stalls and parking areas. Weather is cold and windy even in summer.
Key highlights
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Mountain pass at approximately 3,490 metres on Mughal Road offering panoramic Himalayan views
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Shrine of Sheikh Ahmed Karim (Peer Baba) revered by visitors at the pass
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Alpine meadows and snow-covered landscapes along the Pir Panjal Range
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Scenic drive on the historic Mughal Road connecting Shopian to Poonch
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Photography and sightseeing of valleys, forests and seasonal snow
History of Peer Ki Gali
Peer Ki Gali lies on the historic Mughal Road, the medieval route used by Mughal emperors to travel between Lahore and Kashmir. The pass is named after Sheikh Ahmed Karim, a saint who is said to have meditated here, and the road was later developed as an alternative to the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
Culture & Context
The shrine of Peer Baba (Sheikh Ahmed Karim) at the pass is revered by people of different faiths. Travellers traditionally stop to pay respects before crossing the pass, reflecting the syncretic cultural traditions of the region.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar, then by road to Shopian (approx. 80-90 km to Shopian, further to Peer Ki Gali). |
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