A dream trip to one of Pakistan’s most breathtaking vacation spots turned into a horrifying tragedy when a jeep carrying tourists plunged into a deep ravine on a notoriously dangerous mountain road, killing at least seven people, according to local reports.

The deadly crash happened Monday, June 1, around 3 p.m. local time on Tattu Raikot Road in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Chilas city, police said.

The jeep had been traveling toward Fairy Meadows, a stunning tourist destination in the Himalayas known for its jaw-dropping views of Nanga Parbat, one of the tallest mountains in the world.

But the journey ended in disaster when the vehicle reportedly careened off the road and tumbled into a deep gorge. Authorities said the jeep was then swept away.

A frantic rescue operation was launched as crews searched for the driver and passengers. But later that day, officials confirmed the worst. At least seven people inside the vehicle had died in the crash, according to Pakistani outlets The Nation, Pakistan Today and The News.

The driver was identified by Gilgit-Baltistan Police as Ziaullah, who was from Darel in the Diamer district.

Two of the tourists were identified as Ali and Sajjad, both from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Four other passengers were believed to be from Punjab, though officials were still working to confirm their identities.

As families waited for answers, rescue teams continued the grim recovery mission to retrieve the bodies from the crash site.

The area is as beautiful as it is dangerous. Fairy Meadows, known locally as “Joot,” sits in the Raikhot Valley and is surrounded by alpine forest and towering Himalayan scenery.

But getting there is not for the faint of heart.

Only one road leads toward the famous meadow, and it has earned a chilling reputation as one of the most dangerous roads in the world. The narrow mountain route winds along steep cliffs and remote terrain before visitors reach the village of Tato.

From there, tourists still have to hike three to four hours to reach Fairy Meadows.

The tragic crash is a devastating reminder of the risks travelers face on remote mountain roads, where one wrong turn can end in catastrophe.