1Lake Saiful Muluk
A glacial lake at 3,224 m above Naran, ringed by Malika Parbat (the Queen of Mountains) and wrapped in the fairy-tale legend of Prince Saiful Muluk — the valley's most famous sight.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Kaghan Valley
Alpine lakes, pine forests, and the road over Babusar Top.
About Kaghan Valley
Running north from Balakot to Naran and the Babusar Pass, the Kaghan Valley is northern Pakistan's most accessible alpine playground — turquoise glacial lakes, meadows of Siri Paye, dense pine forest, and a string of classic treks. Lake Saiful Muluk, Lulusar and Dudipatsar are the jewels, and the road over 4,173 m Babusar Top links Kaghan to Gilgit-Baltistan.
Highlights
Lake Saiful MulukLulusar LakeBabusar TopShogran & Siri PayeDudipatsar Lake
Good to know
- Region
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Elevation
- 2,400 m (Naran)
- Best season
- May – September (Babusar road open Jun – Sep)
Where to go
Top spots in Kaghan Valley
The places we make sure you don't miss — handpicked highlights of the valley.
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2Lulusar Lake
The serene source of the Kunhar River at 3,410 m on the road to Babusar, mirror-still at dawn and surrounded by wildflower meadows in summer.
3Babusar Top
At 4,173 m, the high pass linking Kaghan to the Karakoram Highway and Gilgit-Baltistan — sweeping summit views and the gateway between two great mountain regions.
4Shogran & Siri Paye
A pine-clad plateau above Kaghan with the emerald Siri Paye meadows and a front-row panorama of Malika Parbat and Makra Peak — a favourite for families.
5Dudipatsar Lake
A remote, intensely blue alpine lake at 3,800 m inside Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park, reached on one of the valley's most rewarding day treks from Besal.
Gallery
Kaghan Valley in pictures
A glimpse of the landscapes you'll wake up to.
Trips here
Adventures in Kaghan Valley
Guided departures and treks that visit this region.
Azad Kashmir → Naran
Treks
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Kashmir to Naran Trek
Cross the roof of Pakistan on foot — 10 alpine lakes, 3 high passes, and 6 days of Kashmir to Naran wilderness that will quietly change you.
6 days Level 3 Max 22
Next departure: 10 Aug 2026
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Shogran
Expeditions
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Climb Makra Peak (3885m)
Trek to Makra Peak (3,885m) on a 3-day guided summit via Shogran, Siri, and Paye meadows. Moderate-to-difficult climb, doable for fit beginners in summer.
3 days Level 2 Max 18
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per person
Kaghan Valley
Expeditions
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Climb Tiger Peak (4580m)
Conquer Tiger Peak at 4,580 meters — Pakistan's Mini K2. Join TourRangers for a guided 3-day, 2-night expedition from Islamabad.
3 days Level 2 Max 12
Next departure: 23 Jul 2026
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Lulusar–Dudipatsar National Park
Treks
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Dudipatsar Lake Trek
A short, spectacular trek to the turquoise 'Queen of Lakes', Dudipatsar, through the green pastures of Mula Ki Basti at the head of the Kaghan Valley.
3 days Level 1 6-22
Next departure: 13 Aug 2026
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Kaghan Valley
Expeditions
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Climb Chamra Peak (4667m)
An accessible introductory climbing peak — summit Chamra Peak (4,677 m), the second-highest in the Kaghan Valley.
5 days Level 3 Max 10
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per person