Kaghan valley is named after the town of Kaghan rather than for the Kunhar River which flows through the length of the valley. This valley has the most popular summer holiday spots for both Pakistanis as well as foreigners. If you love hiking, trekking, or fishing, then Kaghan Valley is like heaven.
Kaghan is a beautiful place to visit. Its valleys and Lakes make it like the wonderland of Pakistan. Normally it is known together with Naran Valley which is very next to it. Both valleys are called Kaghan Naran as one place. Saif ul Malook Lake is one the greatest attraction that is like a fairy place. It also has an account in history. There is a complete book of poetry written by Mian Mohamamd Bakhsh on it.
The Kaghan Valley is an alpine-climate valley in the Mansehra district of KPK. The total length of the Kaghan valley is 155 kilometers. The height of this valley is 2,134 feet minimum and it rises up to 13,690 feet to the Babusar Top. Moreover, the valley lies in the lower Himalayan Range.
The roads to the valley are very smooth and go along the River Kunhar – a very beautiful river in Pakistan. Kaghan Valley is also known as “the botanist’s paradise” because of Pine, Cedar, and Fir trees forests. The beautiful forests are present along the road until the Naran Valley approaches at about 8,000 feet.
The valley is accessible by road from Abbottabad. The gateway of Kaghan valley is Balakot, which is at 72 kilometers drive from Abbottabad. The beautiful views of the valley start from Balakot.
Itinerary | 05 Nights 06 Days
Day 01
Pickup from Islamabad and departure for Shogran (Approx. 05 ½ Hrs. Drive).
Overnight Stay at a hotel in Shogran.
Day 02
After Breakfast Visit Sri Paya by Jeep.
Overnight Stay at a hotel in Shogran.
Day 03
After breakfast departure for Naran (Approx. 03 ½ Hrs. Drive). On arrival check-in at the hotel and later departure for River. Rafting and River view and Naran Bazar.
Overnight Stay at a hotel in Naran.
Day 04
After Breakfast visit Lake Saif ul Muluk by Jeep.
Overnight Stay at a hotel in Naran.
Day 05
After Breakfast visit Lulusar Lake and Babusar Pass.
Overnight Stay at a hotel in Naran.
Day 06
After breakfast departure for Islamabad (Approx. 06 Hrs. Drive). On arrival drop at a designated location in Islamabad.