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Naran

About

The most popular mountain resort town in KPK, set in the Kaghan Valley along the Kunhar River. A base for visiting Lake Saiful Muluk, Lulusar Lake, and crossing the Babusar Pass into Gilgit-Baltistan.

History

Naran developed as a tourist destination in the 1970s after the construction of the road through Kaghan Valley. The town sits near the site of ancient Gandharan settlements that traded along the trans-Himalayan routes.

Nearby Places

Viewpoints, food, and stops nearby (approximate distances).

Market1.0 km
Naran Bazaar
Main strip with hotels, restaurants, and trout fishing supplies.
Viewpoint12.0 km
Lake Saiful Muluk
Legendary glacial lake at 3,224m, subject of a famous Punjabi romantic poem.
Viewpoint20.0 km
Ansoo Lake
Tear-drop shaped lake at 4,245m — requires a strenuous full-day hike.
Viewpoint45.0 km
Lulusar Lake
Large alpine lake near Babusar Pass — source of the Kunhar River.
Viewpoint75.0 km
Babusar Pass
4,173m pass connecting KPK to Gilgit-Baltistan, open July–October.