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Naran
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Description
Lake Saif Ul Muluk is a stunning alpine lake nestled at an altitude of 3,224 meters (10,578 feet) above sea level, located near the town of Naran in the Kaghan Valley, Pakistan. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks including the majestic Malika Parbat, the lake is renowned for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, glacial origins, and breathtaking reflections of the surrounding mountains.
Formed by glacial activity during the last Ice Age, Saif Ul Muluk holds both geological and cultural significance. According to folklore, the lake is named after a Persian prince, Saif-ul-Muluk, who fell in love with a fairy princess at this mystical spot—a story famously preserved in the Sufi epic written by Mian Muhammad Bakhsh.
This high-altitude lake sits within Saif Ul Muluk National Park and is one of the most iconic tourist destinations in northern Pakistan, offering a surreal landscape that blends natural beauty, local mythology, and adventure.
Amenities Detail
Basic Snacks Stalls, Tea Huts Available.
Now dustbins are installed, so use them to keep place clean.
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Visiting Guide
Best time to visit:
May – Sept is peak time when road open for jeeps.
In Oct – Apr Track often blocked by snow, only trekkers reach.
Facilities That Are Not Near Or At The Place
- Hotels: Available in Naran.
- Restaurants: Available in Naran.
- Medical Facilities: Available in Naran.
- Gas Station & Tyre Shop: Available in Naran.
Closed
Open hours today: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Monday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
July 31, 2025 3:29 am local time
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Location
Saif ul Malook Lake, Saif-ul-Maluk Lake، Naran, Pakistan
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How To Reach
Route Detail
From Naran:
4×4 Jeep most commonly used for PKR  3 500 ‑ 4 000 off‑season, PKR 4 000 ‑ 5 000 peak time (return, negotiable) Seats 6–7.
Hiking is scenic but steep 9 km trek, 700 m vertical gain, 2‑4 h.
Horse/mule available negotiable, useful if snow blocks track.
From Islamabad:
Self‑drive / hired car by Hazara Motorway (M‑15) → Mansehra → Balakot → Kaghan → Naran. Allow 7‑9 h with breaks, road paved up to Naran.
Public coach/van – daily departures from Pir Wadhai or Faizabad to Naran)
Overnight in Naran, then jeep or trek next morning.
Altitude
- 10578 ft | 3224 m | Above Sea Level
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