Naran (Urdu: ناران ) is a medium sized town in upper Kaghan Valley inMansehra District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of the Pakistan. It is located 119 kilometers (74 mi) from Mansehra city at the altitude of 8,202 feet (2,500 m).
Naran is one of the most scenic town in Pakistan, attracting thousands of tourists, trekkers, photographers and nature-enthusiast, every year. TheKunhar River, swollen by glacier melt, passes through this town as it meanders its way through the valley.[1]
Naran can be considered as base station to scenic destinations like Lake Saif-ul-Malook, Lalazar Babusar, Noori Valley and Purbi Valley.
Saiful Muluk (Urdu: جھیل سیف الملوک) is a mountainous lake located at the northern end of the Kaghan Valley, near the town of Naran.[1] It is in the north east of Mansehra District in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province,Pakistan. At an elevation of 3,224 m (10,578 feet) above sea level, it is well above the tree line, and is one of the highest lakes in Pakistan.Ansu Lake[edit]
Ansu is tear shaped high-altitude lake situated adjacent to Malika Parbat. It can be reached via 11 km trail starting at Saif-ul-Malook. This trail can be divided in two steps. a) 7 km walk from till base of Malika Parbat. b) 4 km hike up the mountain with net elevation around 1000m (3300 feet). It can be traveled by Trekking in 4-5 Hour. Lake remains accessible from early June till late November, with deteriorating weather making it difficult at start and end of season.Lalazar[edit]
Lalazar is a plateau once known for beautiful wild flowers and soothing pine forests. Though recently cultivation of potato and other corps declined the natural beauty, but still enchanting view of Malika Parbat and lush meadows make it a must visit. Lalazar can be reached through a muddy jeep track of 01 hour starting from Battakundi. Some people prefer trekking over riding the jeep. One famous, moderate trek starting from Lake Saif-ul-Malook through picturesque Hans Gali ends at Lalazar.
Other Tracks (Originating/Ending in Naran Valley):-
- - Balakot (Gate of Kaghan Valley)
- - Noori Top
- - Dudipatsar Lake (Queens of The Lakes)
- - Saral Lake
- - Fairy Land [Place Discovered in 2014 by Shahzada Naveed]
- - Battakundi
- - Ratti-Gali Lake (Lake is in AJK)
- - Sat-sar Mala Lakes (6 Lakes in One Place)
- - Gitidas
- - Gattian Lake (Lake is in AJK)
- - Jalkhad (Mindblowing Place)
- - Lulusar Lake
- - Sarkatha lake (Lake is in Kohistan) [Lake Discovered in 2013 by Shahzada Naveed]
- - Sangal Lake [Lake Discovered in 2013 by Shahzada Naveed]
- - Katha-sar Lake (Lake is in Kohistan)
- - Ghazi Sar (Awesome Place)
- - Maheen Lake (Lake is in Kohistan)
- - Babusar Top (End of The Kaghan Valley)
