Pir Chinasi
Pir Chinasi (also spelled as Peer Chinasi) is a shrine and a tourist destination located about 30 kilometers (19 mi) east of Muzaffarabad, the capital city of Azad Kashmir administered by Pakistan.[1] It is located on the top of hills at the height of 2,900 metres (9,500 ft). The mountain peak has gained large fame for its ziyarat of a famous saint, Sayed Hussain Shah Bukhari.
| Pir Chinasi پیر چناسی | |
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_Muzafarabad%2C_Azad_Kashmir.jpg) The area is famous as home of the Pir Chinasi shrine | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Muzaffarabad District |
| State | Azad Kashmir |
| Country | Pakistan |
  Shown within Azad Kashmir  Pir Chinasi (Pakistan) | |
| Geographic coordinates | |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque and Sufi mausoleum |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
This place is also visited by tourists who can get a great view of Muzaffarabad and rural areas around the hidden city. The area is also famous for paragliding and snow cross jeep rallies.[2]
References
- "Pir Chinasi". ajktourism.gov.pk. AJK Tourism and Archaeology Department. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
- Rashid, Sameera (7 August 2016). "On the peak of Pir Chinasi". The News International. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
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