Kaghan/Naran/Assorted Lakes/short expeditions


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Located in the Mansehra district of Khyber Pakhtoonkhaw, Kaghan Valley is one of the most beautiful yet unexplored places in the country. Its sprawling meadows, lush green valleys, hidden glacial lakes and snow clad mountains offer one of the richest and a unique experience for the visitors.

 For many years, our tour guides and media correspondents have explored the far-flunked places of the valley, some of them were never explored before. Kaghan Road starts from the infamous city of Balakot-a city beaten down into a giant piece of rubble after the 2005 earthquake and stretches all the way to the Karakorum Highway in the north. The road covers some 155kms buckled with breathtaking scenery alongside the roaring river Kunhar.

Part of the prehistoric Ice Age some 30 Million years ago, Kaghan Valley still holds mammoth glaciers and mountain peaks as high as 17000feet above sea level, providing a once-in-a-life experience for the visitors, tourists, students of Geography and photographers.

The Kaghan Valley's remote mountains, dales, lakes, waterfalls, streams, and glaciers remain in a pristine state, with some within Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park.

Best time to visit

The valley is a prime destination during summer, from May through September. In May the temperature ranges between a maximum of 11 °C (52 °F) and a minimum of 3 °C (37 °F).

What to do
 
  • Trekking and Hill Walking:  The valley offers hundreds of assorted Trekking routes and small peaks which can be climbed by occasional climbers. The treks include both low as well high altitude treks, offering wide range of choice for the young and the elderly. Some of the treks can consume more than two to three days and provide unspoiled and serene camping sites.
  • River Rafting:  As the lifeline of Kaghan Valley, Kunhar River is excellent for rafting. Some sections between Naran are quite technical and suitable only for experienced white water paddlers. Other sections of the river, above Naran and below Balakot, are fun for beginners and are of relatively easy grade.
  • Jeep Safari:  In addition to short duration jeep rides to Sri Paya, Saiful Muluk, Lalazar and Sharan, Kaghan Valley also ideal for thrilling jeep rides from Naran to Babusar Pass and Nori Top.
  • Fishing:  Trout fishing is a popular activity in the Kaghan Valley. Fishing for brown and rainbow trout in the crystal clear water of the valley lakes and in the Kunhar River is favourite pastime for many. A fishing permit can be obtained from the Fisheries Department at Shinu or at Naran.

Tour Itinerary

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Day 1-

  • Arrival at Islamabad International. Reception at the Airport. Stay in Four-star Hotel.

Day 2-

  • Rest day.

and/Or

Sight-seeing in and around Islamabad-Pir Sohawa, Monument, National Arts Council Museum, Local Sunday/Tuesday/Friday Bazaar.

and/Or

Short Hiking trip on Trail-5 Margalla National Park.


Day 3-
  • Departure to Mansehra/Abbotabad via Air-conditioned coach.
  • Stay/Lunch at Balakot
  • Stop-over at Kaghan, Sight-seeing, Photography.
  • Arrival at Naran. Hotel stay-dinner.

Day 4-

  • Departure for lake Saif-ul-Malook via Four-wheel jeeps. Sight-seeing, Photography (extendable to Ansoo Lake- a hidden Glacial Lake deep within the Mountains)

Day 5-

  • Visit to Lulusar-Dodipitsar National Park.

Day6, 7, 8- (optional)

  • Three-day trekking and camping  to Hidden Lakes, Dodipitsar, Saral, Sat-sar Mala, Noori top Mountain pass, Lalazar, Shogran, Siri-paye.

Day 9, 10, 11 (optional)

  • Two-day expedition to Mount Makra top, Height above sea level, 15000ft.

 and/Or

Two-day expedition to Mount Musa ka Musalla, Height above sea level, 15000ft.


Day 12-

  • Return to Islamabad.

Day 13-

  • Departure/ extended stay/ proceed to other destinations being offered.

   
  Total expenditure

  • Cost per person: US$1000, Minimum strength req: 3 persons
  • Cost per person: US$800, Minimum strength req: 5 persons
  • Cost per person: US$600, Minimum strength req: 8 persons

Cost includes

  • Four-star hotel stay
  • Travelling within the city limits and the tour
  • Breakfast, lunch, Dinner (includes Continental, Chinese, local)
  • Parking tickets, camping fee, camping/climbing equipment. 
  • Fresh cooked meals while on trek.
  •  Fishing equipment, River Rafting equipment.
  • High-speed internet facility during hotel stays in Islamabad
  • Complete security in and out of Islamabad.


Cost does not include

  • International & domestic airfare and airport tax. Excess weight.
  • Sleeping bags and personal nature clothing/equipment.
  • Extras at hotels like drinks, laundry, phone calls.
  • Insurance liability and other under force majeure conditions, medical aid and helicopter
rescue coverage etc.
  • Stay in Islamabad beyond the Itinerary.


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