Climb Musa Ka Musalla (4080m) — 3-day expeditions in Siran Valley, Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Expeditions Siran Valley, Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa5.0 · 43 reviews 50+ successful summits

Climb Musa Ka Musalla (4080m) 3 Days

Summit the 4,080 m guardian of the Siran Valley

Duration

3 days / 2 nights

Difficulty

Level 2

Max altitude

4,080 m

Group size

Max 10

Best season

June – September

Starts from

I-8 Markaz, Islamabad

Overview

Musa Ka Musalla is the second-highest peak in the Siran Valley, standing at 4,080 m where the Siran and Kaghan valleys intersect in the Himalaya. The name means 'Moses' Prayer Mat', after the mountain's prayer-mat shape, and the summit stays ice-capped year-round.
"The mountain decides whether you climb or not. The art of mountaineering is knowing when to go, when to stay, and when to retreat." — Ed Viesturs
Local communities regard the summit as a ziarat (shrine), linked to the story of a shepherd who prayed at the peak each day. The surrounding terrain includes Khunda (Gali) Peak, which bears a striking resemblance to K2.
The base settlement and trailhead is Mandagucha (Munda Gucha) village in the Siran Valley, Mansehra District — a cool-climate village that opens the way to this significant Himalayan summit.
Good to know: graded moderate, suitable for ages 10 and up, and limited to a small group of 10. It's a renowned spring/autumn snow summit (recent successful summits have been in late February) led by experienced guide Muhammad Aslam — expect cold conditions, roughly 2°C down to -10°C. Don't have gear? We can arrange it or guide you on where to buy it.
Why Trek Musa ka Musalla with TourRangers?
  • 🏔️ A real Himalayan summit close to Islamabad — 4,080m and a genuine peak-bagging experience without a week of travel
  • 🕌 History and legend at the top — a summit revered locally as a ziarat, steeped in the story of Moses' Prayer Mat
  • 🌲 Classic Siran Valley scenery — Jacha Meadows, Dhori, and forested ridgelines on the way to Khori Basecamp
  • 🏕️ Huts and camping at Khori — a comfortable basecamp setup for the two nights on the mountain
  • ⚡ Big reward, short trip — a full summit push packed into 3 days, ideal for a long-weekend adventure
  • 🚙 Everything organized — transport from Islamabad, meals, basecamp setup, daypack lunches, and guidance handled end to end

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Day-by-day itinerary

3 days, 2 nights · tap any day to expand.

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    Day 0 — Departure from Islamabad
    The adventure begins at night. We gather at I-8 Markaz, Islamabad at 11:00 PM and depart for Mandagucha at 11:30 PM via the Islamabad–Mansehra Motorway. Settle in, catch some sleep on the coach, and wake up at the foot of the mountain.
    Altitude:507 mStay:Coach (overnight transit)
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What's included

7 in your package

  • All land transport in a comfortable AC Coaster/Grand Cabin
  • Accommodation in camping/hut
  • Standard Breakfast, Daypack, and Dinner
  • Waterproof Neat & Clean Camps on twin/triple Sharing
  • Mess Tent, Kitchen Utensils, and Cook
  • Professional and Experience Guides
  • Fuel expenses, road tolls & taxes

Not included

Please arrange these separately

  • Medication, evacuation and rescue services
  • Personal expenditures
  • Additional costs from road blockages or unforeseen circumstances
  • Personal insurance coverage
  • Anything not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary

What to pack

Rucksack / backpack

Rucksack / backpack

Gaiters

Trekking shoes

Trekking shoes

Rain coat

Rain coat

Warm clothing, socks & cap

Warm clothing, socks & cap

Hiking stick

Gloves, headlamp & water bottle

Gloves, headlamp & water bottle

Sunblock & sunglasses

Sunblock & sunglasses

Personal hygiene items

Personal hygiene items

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Where you'll travel

Siran Valley, Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · departs from I-8 Markaz, Islamabad

Frequently asked

Everything you might be wondering before you book — tap a question to expand.

It's graded moderate — a 14.2 km hike to Khori Base Camp on Day 1, then a 5.7 km summit push on Day 2. You should be reasonably fit; the summit stays cold (around 2°C down to -10°C), so warm layers are essential.

Your group is led by the most professional and experienced team at TourRangers. We specialise in arranging trekking tours and have successfully run multi-day treks and expeditions across the north — including the Churko Peak Winter Summit (4,300 m), K2 Base Camp Trek, Ratti Gali to Besal–Naran Trek, Chitta Katha Lake, Supat Valley Trek, Musa Ka Musalla, Makra Peak and the Ganga Choti winter summit, backpacking in Chitral, and a successful expedition to Shimshal Pass and Minglik Sar (6,050 m).

Choose a departure date and pay a 50% deposit by bank transfer or in person at our Islamabad office. Once we receive your receipt, your seat is confirmed and you're added to a private WhatsApp group with your trip leader.

Cancellation charges apply on a sliding scale, based on how close to departure you cancel: 3 days or less — 100% cancellation charge; 5 days or less — 75%; 7 days or more — 50%; 10 days or more — 30%.

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Traveller reviews

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Overall it was a great tour.. Obviously there are few things to improve like: – Departure & Stays – Alternate stay should be considered if huts not usable – Daypack should be distributed before trek as different people hike at different pace
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Faisal

Great trip organized by team TourRangers! The team was really cooperative and this made the trek really enjoyable. Frequency of meals could be increased – Having two regulars meals, instead of one, could help with energy levels and the summit bid.
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Danyal S

It was just an amazing trip…. Highly recommended Shoaib (Sawati Bhai) for the track… One thing is bad i feel if swati bhai can't left me behind him then ill must summit MKM. Need some improvements like accommodations is not well for sleeping. Need some extra water during the track.
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Farhan Karamat

Climbing mountains is an experience that is hard to put into words. You are in a beautiful environment and, when you reach the top, you feel incredible. And if you are lucky enough to have organisers like Shoaib Imran and Rizwan than you are not with some tour operators you are with mountain lovers, These guys are not for themselves they will try their best to get you to the top of mountain and that is the objective you are trying for, Thanks tour rangers for such amazing experience.
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Farhan Abbasi

The most amazing group of people who actually love nature and adventure, The best thing, this is not only a business for them, they put their full energy to make it a memorable experience for you. Bonfire, positive sense of competition (Imran), Pablo's cuisine (Arslan), and Swati bhai's stories, startling experience. Keep it up Guyz "Highly Recommended"
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Misbah khan

Team Tour Rangers is the best for these hiking trips. All the people are friendly and know their job very well. Most amazing team I ever met. Keep up the good work. Highly recommended
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Talha Abdullah

I had an amazing experience with TOUR RANGERS. What I like the best was that they are not another commercial tour operator, instead they have m a passion for travel and mountains which makes them standout among all others I have traveled so far. They are doing the best job and providing opportunities for individuals, groups and families to enjoy our beautiful country the way it should have been. I received 110% of my money's worth. Most recommended.
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Zain

It was a nice trip turned friends adventure, management was efficient and provided more than committed. Definitely guys to be trusted they are.
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Hassan

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