Kaghan Valley - A Jewel Among The Many Beautiful Valleys

Elevation: The altitude of the Kaghan Valley is 650 metres and reaches to 4173 meters.
Kaghan Valley's Highest Peaks: Such as Musa Ka Musalla (4419m), Makra (3885m) and Malika e Parbat (5290m) Peaks of Himalayan Range.
Babusar Pass:The highest point in Kaghan Valley 4173 m.between Naran and Chilas is normally open to vehicles from June through at least October.
Distance: 188km. Between Islamabad and Balakot.
By Road: 5 ½ hours through winding rodes.

Kaghan is a jewel among the many beautiful valleys in the Mansehra District of Hazara in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan. This 160 kilometer long valley is most popular summer holiday spots for both Pakistanis as well as foreigners.

WHAT TO SEE?

The valley features pine forests, alpine meadows, crystal clear lakes and cool mountain streams. Kunhar River, the main feature of the valley, is famous for its trout. Nestled along the banks of the river are the towns of Balakot, Paras, Mahandari, Kaghan and Naran. The local people are friendly and simple. Gujar nomads are one of the most interesting features of the Kaghan Valley. They take their herds of cattle to the high pastures of the upper Kaghan Valley in spring and bring them down again in autumn. While going to Kaghan you will find them camped along the road in their traditional tents or moving up and down the valley with their herds of pack animals, sheep and goats.

Attractions:

Small villages dot the valley that has an impressive mosque and shrine. A beautiful river runs the length of the valley with forest and meadows dominating the landscape, as well as numerous peaks that reach over 17,000 feet in the sky. This is a pleasantly remote area where wildlife abounds. Interesting bazaars are in the small villages and boats are available for rent at the lake. The valley extends 155 km rising from an elevation of 2,134 m to its highest point, Babusar Pass, at an elevations of 4,173 m.
A vacation in Kaghan Valley is an unforgettable experience!

WHAT TO EAT?

If your visiting in the summer you have a huge variety of Pakistani food restaurants in bazars.

WHERE TO STAY?

There are many moderately priced hotels, motels in Kaghan Valley at Balakot, Shogran, Kaghan, and Naran. More over, the comfortably furnished PTDC Motel Complex at Naran and Balakot, welcome the visitors to Kaghan Valley.

WHEN TO GO?

Tourist season in the Kaghan Valley begins in mid-May and closes in mid-October. The summer climate (June to September) is ideal, with maximum temperatures of 20 C and minimum temperatures of 5 C. The road beyond Naran is snowbound in winter, yet from late June to late October, it remains open all the way to Babusar Pass.

The best time to cross the Babusar Pass is late July or August. Mid July to Mid August is monsoon season and vehicle movement is sometimes restricted due to landslides and rains in the lower Kaghan Valley.