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Kashmir Lake and Mountains On the Panchal range, there are a few remarkable peaks viz., the three peaks round the Konsar Nag (12, 800 ft.), Tratakoti (15,524 ft), the highest on this range, and Romesh thong also named as Sun-set peak by Dr. Arthur Neve when he climbed it. A feature of this mountain range is the luxuriant growth of wild flowers. Also an alpine plant called Saussurea Sacra grows here in abundance.
Mountain of KashmirFrom Pir Panchal range further North, the open grassy highlands of Tosa Maidan (14,000 ft. high) catch the eye. The Pastures of this vast highland are the regular haunts of the cheerful, homely shepherds who bring up their flocks for grazing. Further Northwest is the Kazi Nag range – the home of the Markhor. It stands 12,125 feet high and is snow-covered with slopes coated with dense forests. The towering peak of Nanga Parbat (26, 620 ft. high) stands as a sentinel guarding, as it were, the Valley on this side. It is an imposing sight. Far away from here are seen the Karakoram ranges also known as Mustagh, with some of its peaks rising over 25,000 ft and among them the World-famous K2 (over 28,000 ft.), the second highest in the world, stands out boldly in its mountain glory. To the east of the valley stands the noble, snow-clad peak of Haramukh (16,903 ft.) overlooking it.
The Likir monastery situated on hilltop.
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