Naran Kaghan Tours 2026, Saif-ul-Malook, Lulusar & Babusar Pass
Alpine lakes, glacier meltwater rivers and the 4,173m Babusar Pass, the classic KPK summer valley from Islamabad and Lahore.
The Kaghan Valley runs 155 km north-east from Balakot through Kaghan, Naran, Batakundi and Jalkhad up to Babusar Top (4,173m), a summer-only alpine road that connects KPK to Chilas and the Karakoram Highway.
Naran itself sits at 2,409m on the Kunhar River and functions as the base town for jeep excursions to Saif-ul-Malook, Lulusar Lake and Babusar Pass. Our Naran Kaghan tours 2026 typically run May to early October, before the Babusar Road closes for winter.
Top Attractions in Naran and Kaghan
Lake Saif-ul-Malook
Pakistan's most famous alpine lake at 3,224m, 45 minutes by jeep from Naran bazaar, reflecting the 5,290m Malika Parbat.
Lulusar Lake
Source of the Kunhar River at 3,410m, an easy roadside stop between Naran and Babusar.
Babusar Top
4,173m pass connecting Kaghan to Chilas and the KKH, open roughly July to September.
Shogran & Siri Paye
Southern meadow plateau reached by jeep from Kiwai, day trip from Naran or a separate 2-night add-on.
Naran Jeep Day Trips
- Saif-ul-Malook Lake, 45 min each way, most popular
- Lulusar + Babusar Top, full day, best in July–August
- Noori Top, off-road plateau at 3,700m
- Ansoo Lake trek, 6–8 hour trek from Saif-ul-Malook
Suggested Naran Kaghan Itineraries
- 1
Weekend (3D/2N)
Islamabad → Balakot → Naran (bazaar + Kunhar River) → Saif-ul-Malook jeep → return.
- 2
Standard (5D/4N)
Adds Shogran / Siri Paye and Lulusar.
- 3
Full Kaghan Loop (6D/5N)
Adds Babusar Top day trip and Kiwai waterfalls.
- 4
Naran → Hunza (8–10D)
Crosses Babusar to Chilas and continues up the Karakoram Highway to Hunza.
When to Visit Naran and Kaghan
- Late May–June, Naran opens, Saif-ul-Malook still partially frozen
- July–August, peak season, Babusar Pass open, all lakes accessible
- September, golden light, thinner crowds, best photography
- October–April, Naran town largely closed, road blocked by snow
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Plan a Naran Kaghan Tour 2026
Weekend Saif-ul-Malook trips, full Kaghan loops and Naran-to-Hunza road adventures, built around your dates.