Naran Kaghan Valley

Naran, Kaghan Valley

Naran (Urdu: ناران ‎) is a medium measured town in upper Kaghan Valley in Mansehra Area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa territory of the Pakistan. It is placed 119 kilometers (74 mi) from Mansehra city at the height of 8,202 feet (2,500 m). 

Naran is a standout amongst the most picturesque town in Pakistan, pulling in a great many travelers, trekkers, photographic artists and nature-aficionado, consistently. The Kunhar Waterway, swollen by glacial mass melt, passes through this town as it winds its path through the valley. 

Kunhar waterway in Naran amid the month of June as saw from PTDC motel 

Naran could be considered as base station to picturesque ends like Lake Saif-ul-Malook, Lalazar Babusar, Noori Valley and Purbi  Valley.

Kunar River In Naran

Accommodation 

Naran has more than 100 inns of different sorts extending from top of the line extravagance lodgings to low estimated motels. Tent motels are likewise show which lease family size tents to voyagers to stay in. Pakistan Tourism Advancement Partnership (PTDC) likewise has a mote arranged in the north of town which can oblige individuals on diverse duties, from normal rooms to expensive hovels other than the Stream Kunhar. 

A business likewise exists there where all essential necessities of life are accessible.

Transportation

Naran is connected by Naran road from Mansehra. In the tourist season (1 June to 31 August) public transport runs daily between Mansehra and Naran. PTDC also runs an air conditioned bus between Rawalpindi and Naran daily in season. Taxis, cars and jeeps are available from Mansehra for Naran in all seasons.

In winter the road which leads to Naran is blocked due to heavy snowfall and it is very difficult to reach there.

Hiking, Trekking and Off-Roading 

Lake Saif-ul-Malook

Naran to Lake Saif Ul Malook dusty jeep track is roughly 9 km long with climbing tracks trouble level extending from simple to medium. It could be gone by jeep in one Hour. Net rise addition is around 700m.

Lake Saif-Ul-Malook

Ansu Lake

A View Of Malika Parbat

Ansu is tear formed high-elevation lake arranged adjoining Malika Parbat. It might be arrived at through 11 km trail beginning at Saif-ul-Malook. This trail might be isolated in two steps. a) 7 km stroll from till base of Malika Parbat. b) 4 km climb up the mountain with net height around 1000m. It could be gone by Trekking in 4-5 Hour. Lake stays open from right on time June till late November, with crumbling climate making it troublesome at begin and end of season.

A View Of Ansu Lake