Are you planning to visit the most beautiful places in Pakistan? Pakistan has many attractive and charming areas that will attract you. However, there is no alternative to Naran Kaghan.
Naran & Kaghan are two beautiful towns located in the Mansehra District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa area of control/area of land of Pakistan.
This valley lies in the mighty, beautiful, green Himalayas, surrounded by dark, dense Mountain-related forest, which makes it more attractive for travellers to visit such destinations.
Undoubtedly, the Naran Kaghan Valley has some beautiful places for visitors. If you decide on your next trip to Naran Kaghan, this article will give you an overview of the most beautiful places in Pakistan.
Naran Kaghan Valley: The Land of Lakes and Glaciers
Naran is one of the most famous towns in the country because of its (beautiful to look at) views. Thousands of people, including (people who take pictures), tourists, travelers, and nature lovers, visit this place in Pakistan every year. You will find the greenery, mountains, and moderate temperatures in Naran Kaghan, even in summer.
Whether planning to visit this famous place with friends, family, or someone special, you make many unforgettable memories here. Here’s the list of the best spots in Naran Kaghan Valley.
Saif-ul-Malook
According to a report, Lake Saif-ul-Malook is the country's fifth-best tourist destination. The lake is flooded with fascinating/hypnotizing beauty, a pleasant atmosphere, and a lovely landscape.
Lake attracts many tourists from all around the world every year. The best time to visit this place is from May to September.
The lake also has brown trout fish, and the famous view of Malika Parbat is the highest peak of Kaghan Valley.
In the Winter season, the lake is covered with snow, and roads are blocked due to heavy snowfall. The lake also has brown trout fish and the famous view of Malika Parbat, the highest peak of Kaghan Valley.
You can also go boating in the daytime and camping at night under the beautiful blue sky, which is covered with millions of stars and bright moons, making the Milky Way shiny.
However, the lake is hidden in the mountains of the mighty Himalayas, with a sky-high elevation of 10,499 ft (3,224 m) above sea level.
It can be reached by jeep ride from Naran Valley to Saif Ul Malook Lake in 30 minutes. The ride offers pleasuring views of the valley and the sudden rushes flowing on the way.
Moreover, you can travel to the lake for around 3 hours. After reaching and exploring the lake, one can see its beauty and views, which can take one's heart to another world, making it one of the most famous tourist destinations in the country.
Lulusar Lake
Another beautiful destination in Pakistan is Lulusar Lake, which is in the Kaghan Valley. The place is a popular tourist attraction because of its highest mountain peaks. The high mountains are covered with snow, giving a fantastic view for the visitors.
The middle of the summer season is the perfect time to visit this place as there is less snow and more greenery. The lake is located in the national park of Lulusar Dudipatsar, where animals like foxes, black bears, large birds, Himalayan snowcocks, lynxes, and marmots can be seen.
More than that, fans can experience hiking and stay there for a night. You can hire people to set up camps for you and your mates. The road to reach this fantastic destination is metaled and in quite a good condition.
Moreover, the route to this mighty lake offers excellent views of the destination as you pass by some beautiful waterfalls and cross streams from the vast masses of ice.
The lake is located 3,410 m (11,190 ft) above sea level, around 50 km from Naran Valley, which can be covered in around one and a half hours of drive. More than that, this mighty Lulusar Lake is the primary water source for the Naran Valley, Kunhar River.
Babusar Top
The Babusar top, also known as Babusar Pass, is north of Kaghan Valley. It connects the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa area of control/land of Pakistan with the Gilgit Baltistan area in northern Pakistan.
This is the highest place in the area, and it can be easily visited by cars and jeeps. You revisit this place during the summer. The place offers fascinating/hypnotizing and beautiful views during the summer season.
Babusar Top is also known as Babusar Pass.
But stay safe as the place is high, and it gets colder above. The Babusar Pass is at a sky height of 4,173 m (13,700 ft) above sea level. More than that, this is the last point of Naran Kaghan Valley.
Lalazar
The beautiful tourist destination is located near Naran in the Batakundi village of Kaghan Valley. The place is flooded with wildflowers, fir forest, and pine, making it a beautiful green (land area of grass and flowers).
On one side of the area is a deep valley near the Kunhar River. On the other side, you can enjoy the beautiful view of the hills with the dark mountain-related woods. People come here from across the globe to appreciate its beauty.
Also, you can see "Falak-Sonia" (snow-covered peak) from this place. One can see this fantastic destination by having a muddy jeep ride through a small jeep track. This road can be dangerous during the rain as it will become slippery because of mud. We offer the best Naran Tour Packages so you can enjoy without hassle.
Ansoo Lake
In the list for the next destination, we have Ansoo Lake to list the best places to visit in Naran Kaghan Valley. This piece of nature, Ansoo Lake, is located sky-high in the Himalayas at 4,250m.
One can reach this hidden gem of nature by having a fun trip. The first traveler has to reach Saif Ul Malook Lake by bumpy jeep ride and then 2 hours of horse riding in the upper Himalayan area. After that, you travel for 1 hour to Ansoo Lake.
Yet, this name was given based on the lake's shape. Ansoo means Tear as the lake is in Tear Shaped. One can have some fantastic views from the lake and (earn the loyalty and affection of) that in their heart for a lifetime.
What's more, the best time to visit this lake is from June to August, as in other months, the destination receives heavy snowfall that could be dangerous for travelers. So get your trek-lover friends to get on the trip in this part of the Himalayas.
Dudipatsar Lake
Next on the list is Dudipatsar Lake for the fun trip lover in the far north of Naran Kaghan Valley. Dudipatsar means White Mountains Lake because the peaks around the lake are covered with a white shawl of snow yearly.
This lake is famous for its beauty and is known as the Queen of Lakes in Pakistan. One can travel to this destination by car to Jalkhad in Naran Valley. After the drive, one has to enjoy the 4-5 hours through amazing views.
The best time to visit this area is June to August. Afterward, the destination receives heavy snowfall, which can be a problem for visitors and cause them to be stuck there.
This lake has an elevation of 3800 m with beautiful green (areas of grassy land) all around. I promise you that this visit will be worth it.
Siri Paye
You will find Siri Paye (land areas of grass and flowers) in the Shogran valley of Naran Kaghan. Travelers can reach this beautiful destination by taking a jeep ride that is 1 hour from the famous Kewai waterfalls. The thrilling jeep passes through the dense mountain-related woods with marvelous views that can leave a strong hit/effect of nature.
After this (enjoys doing fun new things) jeep ride, one has to walk for around 15 minutes to reach the plains with the beautiful green (area of grassy land) as the feet of Makra peak. The gorgeous green (flat land/stop getting better (or worse)) has a height of 3,060 m from sea level.
Nature lovers can have a camping night at the top to (take control of) the shiny Milky Way with some of the best camping views. Except for the (land areas of grass and flowers), one can also enjoy the beauty of Shogran Valley. Explore the village with beautiful views, which get so foggy at night that one cannot see anything.
The Bottom Line
If you’re a nature lover, you are blessed to have a beautiful country like Pakistan. You will find mountain ranges, snowfalls, greenery, lakes, and more. Naran Kaghan is among the most beautiful places in Pakistan to ever visit. You will find gems like Lalusar Lake, Babusar Top, Lalzar, Siri Paye, Ansoo Lake, and many other attractions here.
So grab your backpack and convince your friends, workmates, or family to visit this variety of destinations in the Naran Kaghan Valley of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, control/area of land, Pakistan. Be ready to spend your best moments with your family and friends at these places.
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