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Panjpeer Rocks

Coordinates: 33°43′59″N 73°31′56″E / 33.73306°N 73.53222°E / 33.73306; 73.53222
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Panjpeer Rocks
Panjpeer Rocks Cliff Side
Panjpeer Rocks Cliff Side
Panjpeer Rocks is located in Pakistan
Panjpeer Rocks
Panjpeer Rocks
Coordinates: 33°43′59″N 73°31′56″E / 33.73306°N 73.53222°E / 33.73306; 73.53222
LocationRawalpindi District, Pakistan
Elevation1,800 m (5,900 ft)

Panjpeer Rocks is a cliff in Pakistan.[2] It is located in Union Council Narar of Tehsil Kahuta, about 70 km away from the capital Islamabad. It is approximately 5500 feet above the sea level.[3] Adjacent places include Panjar, Kotli Sattian, and Sore village that includes Manjan Lake and Sore waterfall.[4]

History

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The rocks are named after five holy men who meditated a thousand year ago.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Panjpeer Rocks". paktourismportal.com. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  2. ^ Awais, Muhammad. "A Day Trek to Panjpeer Rocks". Youlin Magazine.
  3. ^ "Panjpeer Rocks - Kotli Sattian, Islamabad". Travel Pakistani. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Punjab CM to lay foundation stone of tourism project 'Panj Peer Kahuta' next month". nation.com.pk. 4 January 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Rocks and five holy men | Footloose | thenews.com.pk". The News International.