Kaghan-Naran Valley One Week Tour
A week in the Kaghan valley — Shogran’s “forest in the sky”, the fairy-tale Lake Saiful Muluk, Lulusar Lake and the meadows of Lalazar.
A paradise still unspoiled
Kaghan is one of the most beautiful valleys in Pakistan — a pristine paradise of Himalayan peaks wrapped in cloud or snow and fairy-tale lakes you won’t want to leave. Alongside its scenery, it offers thrills for climbers and trekkers, and trout and mahseer for anglers (with a fishing licence).
Along the valley
Balakot
Where the valley begins, at the foot of the mountains, with the Kunhar river beside you for the rest of the journey.
Kawai & Shogran
From Kawai a jeep track climbs to Shogran — “forest in the sky” — with views of Musa ka Musalla, Makra and Malika Parbat, the Queen of the Mountains.
Naran
The heart of the valley and a base for hiking, climbing and fishing, with mountains all around and the Kunhar flowing alongside.
Lake Saiful Muluk
A mirror-like lake above Naran, reached by jeep or on foot, where Malika Parbat looks down at her reflection, surrounded by towering peaks.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
Islamabad to Shogran
Pick-up from your residence and a five-hour drive via Abbottabad, with a lunch stop, and Balakot. Overnight at a hotel in Shogran.
- Day 2
Siri Paye
A relaxing day trip by jeep to the meadows of Siri Paye, with some hiking and lunch arranged by the guide.
- Day 3
Shogran to Naran
A three-hour drive via Kawai, Jared and Kaghan. Overnight at a hotel in Naran.
- Day 4
Lake Saiful Muluk
A full day at the lake by jeep, with lunch by the water and time to hike and walk.
- Day 5
Lulusar Lake
A scenic drive via Battakundi, Jalkhad and Besal to Lulusar Lake, with packed lunches. Those with energy to spare can continue to the 4,200 m Babusar Pass.
- Day 6
Lalazar
A morning trip to the meadows of Lalazar, and an afternoon in the bazaars.
- Day 7
Naran to Islamabad
An early start via Balakot, Mansehra and Abbottabad, with lunch on the way, arriving in Islamabad in the afternoon.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Lulusar Lake, near Naran — irfan muhammad, CC BY-SA 3.0
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