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Naran, Saif-ul-Malook & Babusar
A four-day introduction to the northern valleys — pine forest, a glacial lake and a 4,173 m pass.
4 Days / 3 Nights
Rs 34,500Rs 38,500
per personKhyber Pakhtunkhwa · Pakistan
Naran & Kaghan
An alpine valley of pine forest, glacial rivers and the much-photographed Saif-ul-Malook lake.
About Naran & Kaghan
The Kaghan Valley follows the Kunhar River north from Balakot, climbing through pine forest to the small town of Naran at about 2,400 metres. It is the most accessible high valley from Lahore and Islamabad, which makes it the classic first trip north for families.
Lake Saif-ul-Malook lies a short, rough jeep ride above Naran at 3,224 metres, beneath Malika Parbat, the highest peak in the valley. Beyond Naran the road continues over Babusar Pass at 4,173 metres — open only in summer — and drops down to join the Karakoram Highway.
Because the valley is a single road, weekend traffic in July and August is heavy. We schedule departures to reach the high points early in the day.
Things to do
- Jeep up to Lake Saif-ul-Malook
- Cross Babusar Pass towards the Karakoram Highway
- Walk to Lalazar meadow
- Visit Lulusar Lake, the source of the Kunhar
- Trout fishing on the Kunhar River
Getting there and around
Roughly seven to nine hours by road from Islamabad depending on stops and traffic. Saif-ul-Malook requires a 4x4 jeep from Naran. The valley road is closed by snow in winter above Kaghan.
Tours in Naran & Kaghan
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Where to stay
3 star hotel
Naran, Pakistan
Naran Kunhar Riverside Hotel
Riverside rooms in Naran with reliable heating and hot water — both worth checking here.
- River-facing rooms
- Restaurant
- Room heating
- +3
fromRs 11,000per night
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