Musa ka Musalla

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]

Musa ka Musalla
Highest point
Elevation4,100 m (13,500 ft)
Coordinates34.716044°N 73.360241°E / 34.716044; 73.360241
Geography
LocationMansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Parent rangeHimalayas

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]

The Shinkiari to Manda Gucha route is the most accessible route to reach the peak.[3]

See also

References

  1. "So close to Musa ka Musalla". The News on Sunday (TNS). 2016-11-27. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
  2. "Musa ka Musalla: Pakistan's playground where fairies come to play". The Express Tribune. 2017-09-30. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
  3. 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.



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