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Naran, Kaghan & Saif-ul-Malook — Three Days

Alpine lakes and the Kaghan valley road. Saif-ul-Malook at sunrise is the reason people make this trip twice.

  • 3 days, 2 nights
  • Departs Islamabad
  • Up to 22 people
  • May to September — the road closes under snow in winter
Green and brown mountains beside an alpine lake
  • Balakot
  • Kaghan
  • Naran
  • Lake Saif-ul-Malook
  • Lulusar Lake

Alpine lakes and the Kaghan valley road. Saif-ul-Malook at sunrise is the reason people make this trip twice.

Day by day

  1. Day 1: Islamabad to Naran

    Early departure via Hazara Motorway and Balakot. Lunch stop in the Kaghan valley, arriving Naran late afternoon. Evening free along the river bazaar.

    Stay: Hotel in NaranMeals: Dinner

  2. Day 2: Lake Saif-ul-Malook and Lulusar

    Jeep transfer up to Saif-ul-Malook in the morning — the track is rough and only 4x4 makes it. Afternoon drive toward Lulusar Lake and Babusar viewpoint, weather permitting.

    Stay: Hotel in NaranMeals: Breakfast, Dinner

  3. Day 3: Return to Islamabad

    Breakfast, unhurried drive back down the valley with photo stops, arriving Islamabad by evening.

    Meals: Breakfast

What’s included

  • Air-conditioned 4x4 or coaster with mountain-experienced driver
  • Two nights hotel accommodation, twin sharing
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • All fuel, tolls and driver expenses

Not included

  • Local jeep hire to Lake Saif-ul-Malook
  • Lunches
  • Entry tickets and porter charges
  • Anything not listed above

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