Munda Gacha to Khori base camp (Musa ka Musalla MKM) (Day 1)

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Distance: 8.19 mi
Elevation gain: 3,980 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 276 ft
Max elevation: 9,236 ft
TrailRank: 65
Min elevation: 9,236 ft
Trail type: One Way

Moving time: 3 hours 21 minutes
Time: 6 hours 38 minutes
Coordinates: 2116
Uploaded: May 22, 2022
Recorded: May 2022

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near Dedli, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan)

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Itinerary description

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.
It is situated 150 kilometres (93 mi) north of the city of Abbottabad in Balakot Tehsil of Mansehra District.

The peak is accessible via three routes in summers but all needs hours of trekking.

1. Balakot to Nadi Bangla and Kund Bangla route
2. Paras to Sharran forest route
3. Shinkiari to Mandagucha route
4. The Shinkiari to Manda Gucha route is the most accessible route to reach the peak

We followed the last route.
Reached Munda Gucha.
A small ride to the starting point of trek.
We had two options, either to trek the higher route or along the river.

For going upwards, I think the route along the river is the best. It's moderate height and very scenic.
Whereas the higher route requires a steep ascend in the start and twice on the way.

Waypoints

Munda Gacha

Scenic village of Munda Gacha. Your excursion starts from this village with sweet people. A jeep or hiace will take you to the trek starting point.

Both the routes meet here

From the water stream you can go up the hill for higher route. Or follow the road for a few steps to reach the bridge from where the lower route starts. I would recommend lower route which does not require that much hardship as the higher route does.

Photo ofStart of the trek from the bridge

Start of the trek from the bridge

Your vehicle will drop you next to this fairy tale bridge. Water is shallow in the river underneath. Take a few pictures as it's too beautiful. This is the starting point of the lower route, along with the river. Higher route starts a few meter before it, where the water streams crosses the road.

Very scenic bridge

This is perfect spot for pictures and picnic.

Intersection to traverse to higher route

Panoramic view of Siran River

Dor

It's a point where two streams meet and for Siran River. The point is called Dor. From here you can take the several routes to Khori. All routes are pretty much same. However some are more steep than other and don't have water springs. The one I followed here was tough one too. It's the last spot you can buy tea or snack.