Naran Valley,KPK

Saif-ul-Malook

Ansoo Lake

Lulusar Lake

Dodipatsar Lake

  













Saif-ul- Malook

                                                                   

Naran is connected by Naran road from Mansehra. In the tourist season (1 June to 31 August) public transport runs daily between Mansehra and Naran. PTDC also runs an air conditioned bus between Rawalpindi and Naran daily in season. Taxis, cars and jeeps are available from Mansehra for Naran in all seasons. In winter the road which leads to Naran is blocked due to heavy snowfall and it is very difficult to reach there. 

Lake Saif-ul-Maluk 

Naran to Lake Saif-ul-Malook dusty jeep track is approximately 9 km in length with hiking tracks difficulty level ranging from easy to medium. It can be traveled by jeep in one Hour. Net elevation gain is around 700m.

Ansoo Lake

 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.7 km walk from till base of Malika Parbat.4 km hike up the mountain with net elevation around 1000m. Lake remains accessible from early May till late December, with deteriorating weather making it difficult at start and end of season.

Lalazar

 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) - 

-Noori Top 
- Dudipatsar Lake 
- Saral Lake 
- Ratti-Gali Lake (Lake is in AJK) 
- Sat-sar Mala Lakes 
- Gitidas - Lulusar Lake 
- Babusar Top - Katha-sar Lake (Lake is in Kohistan) 
- Maheen Lake (Lake is in Kohistan)

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