Ansoo Lake is a tear-shaped alpine lake surrounded by snow-capped peaks in the Kaghan Valley. This lake can be accessed via two distinct paths. The first route is a shorter yet steep hike from Saiful Mulook Lake. A round trip to Ansoo Lake from Saiful Mulook takes over 12 hours. Most of the trek is covered in snow for a large part of the year. The ideal time for trekking is from July 10 to August 15. It is recommended to depart for the lake from Saiful Mulook around 06:00 in the morning.
You can also rent horses and hire a guide at Lake Saiful Mulook to take you to Ansoo Lake. The cost is approximately PKR 1200-1500 per horse, plus an extra fee for the guide, but you’ll still need to walk over 35% of the distance yourself. This trek can be split into two sections. The first half, leading towards Saiful Malook, follows the valley along the river and reaches the base camp of Malika Parbat.
The second half is steeper, beginning at the base camp of Malika Parbat and culminating at Ansoo Lake. This segment involves climbing up the mountain. This year, the northern region received more snow than last year, making the first week of June a challenging time to trek due to snow conditions.
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30 to 40 percent advance payment for reservation of tour. Remaining you will have to pay at the departure of Tour. Receipt or Ticket will issue to you shortly after making the advance payment.
There are many hotel options in Naran Valley. Standard, Deluxe, and Executive Level. View-wise and ambiance, Hotels in Naran Kaghan are the perfect option to spend leisure time with your family.
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Many local shops remain open late at night to serve tourists from all over Pakistan. Some of the items are:
Naran Kaghan situated in Hazara Region of KPK. Totally safe & secure for couples & families with kids to explore all main attractions of Naran Kaghan Valley.
There are many traditional delicious dishes of Naran Kaghan which you must taste once you visit. The dish is typically prepared with chicken, or lamb, and cooked with spices in a wok-like vessel known as a “karahi.” It is served with roti or rice and is a staple in many local households. The delicious blend of spices and tender meat makes it a must-try for those visiting the valley. Some are the following:
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In Naran, Natural Wonders include the Kaghan Valley, Saif-ul-Malook Lake, Lalazar Meadows, and Babusar Top. In addition to trekking, fishing, and scenic landscapes, this place is a popular tourist destination throughout Pakistan and beyond. In the Naran Valley, there is no shortage of opportunities to participate in various activities, such as rafting and fishing along the River Kunhar. The pleasant and chill weather in the summer season is the main factor in the movement of travelers to this valley.
Telenor is the only network that works with full signal strength. Jazz and Warid limited work there in Naran, but in Shogran, they somehow lose their signals. So, you should have a Telenor SIM Card for better communication.
A variety of restaurants are available in Naran for fast food, local food, and delicious desi food. Naran is also famous for its fast food, bakeries, restaurants, and cafes. A few of them are:
Coaster Saloon (20 Seaters) is perfect and comfortable transport used to cover all main attractions of Neelum Valley Azad Kashmir.
The weather in Naran is unpredictable, so you should pack layers of clothing you can pull on and off as needed. Have sweaters, and jackets handy when hiking, because the weather can change suddenly. You should have half normal clothes and half warm clothes.
Only a few banks have branches and ATMs with limited cash available in Naran Bazar. You can make a transaction of Rs.10,000 at one time. Sometimes, machines are out of cash. So, you should take cash from Balakot if you are heading towards Naran Valley.
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