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The Kaghan Valley is a valley in the northeast of Mansehra District of the NorthWest Frontier Province of Pakistan.It attracts many tourists from around the country.The inhabitants were affected by the earthquake disaster on 8 October 2005.
The Kaghan valley is named after the town of Kaghan rather than for the Kunhar River which flows through the length of the valley. The valley extends 155 km, rising from an elevation of 2,134 feet to its highest point the Babusar Pass at 13,690 feet. Popular languages in these areas are Hindko and Gojri while Urdu(national language of Pakistan).The region is Alpine in geography and climate with forests and meadows dominating the landscape below peaks that reach over 17,000 feet.
THE KUNHAR RIVER
The Kunhar River is located in Northwest Frontier Province Pakistan. A main source of the river is Lulusar lake nearly 48km from Naran valley. Glaciers of Malka parbat and Makra Peak and the waters of Saif ul maloklake feed the river. The Kunhar flows through the entire Kaghan valley through Jalkhand.Jared,Paras and Balakot, and joins the Jhelum River.The Kunhar river trout is considered to be the best throughout the sub continent.

BABUSAR PAS

Babusar Pass(elevation.4173 m)is a mountain pass at the north of the 150 km long Kaghan Valley connecting it via the Thak Nala with the Indus Valley.It is the highest point in Kaghan valley.The Kaghan Valley is at its best during summer.In May the maximum temperature is 11 C and the minimum temperature is 3 C.From the middle of July up to the end of September the road beyond Naran is open right up to Babusar Pass. However movement is restricted during the monsoon and winter seasons.The Kaghan area can reached by road via the towns of Abbottabad city.

NARAN VALLEY
IF anyone has visited kaghan and naran after the earth -quake 2009.how are the road conditions?are there enough good hotels for stay with a family?please share your experiences as we want to go there by car during summer vacations.how is the weather there in june and july?your suggetions will be very helpful for us i hope so.
At NARAN, 23 KM. From KAGAN you reach the half-way point. NARAN also serves as the base for the whole valley. From here you can ride a jeep or horse or hike in excursions to several picturesque lakes, valleys and peaks. Naran is the middle point of Kaghan Valley and it is a place where you defiantly want to spend few days of your leisure. This is the place of out-door pleasure. Here you'll depart from the river Kunhar and on both sides of road there are vast fields. Don't look here and there the melody you are hearing is provided by the river Kunhar who is with you on same level. If you like climbing this is a place for you because there are mountains all around you. You can explore the scenic and pictorials landscape and valleys by climbing up hiking. If you like fishing get your fishing license we have trout and mahasheer for you fishing here for tourist is must.
NARAN VALLEY is in the Pakistan northern areas and is the best base for treks and walking in the valley. It is an unspoiled paradise. It is best visited between May and September. Normally the temperature in May is maximum 11C and minimum 3C
Naran Valley is in the Pakistan northern areas and is the best base for treks and walking in the valley. It is an unspoiled paradise. It is best visited between May and September. Normally the temperature in May is maximum 11C and minimum 3C

Lalazar Village,
situated at a distance of 21 km from Naran via Battakundi It is at an altitude of 3200 m (10,200 ft) It is the most beautiful hill station in Kaghan Valley with its meadows and pine thickets. Its accessible by a muddy narrow jeep track. The views are breathtakingly beautiful at sunrise. You can find a couple of small resturants there for breakfast & refreshments. The native people & their lives are very simple. Its an excellent place to visit and stay for a couple of days when you get sick of the routine life.
Lalazar Village situated at a distance of 21 km from Naran via Battakundi It is at an altitude of 3200 m (10200 ft) It is the most beautiful hill station in Kaghan Valley with its meadows and pine thickets.
NARAN IS GOOD PLACE BUT KAGHAN IS VERY GOOD PLACE TOO.I VISIT THIS PLACE MANY TIMES BUT I AM NOT BORE ANY TIME .I HOPE YOU GET TOURED THIS PLACE SOON I PRAY FOR YOUR SAFE JOURNEY.ALL THE HOTELS OF NARAN ARE VERY GOOD AND LUXURY.SEE IN BELOW THE LIST OF HOTELS.


NARAN HOTELS
Pine Park Naran is one of the best hotels in the area. Its located on the way to Saif ul Malok lake a bit away from main bazaar around 5 minutes drive. Hotel has neat well maintained rooms with decent facilities to make your stay comfortable.

This hotel is a bit expensive as room would cost you . per night with no discount offered. Iif you want to stay at some really nice and
This hotel has lovely interior nice rooms, beautiful and well maintained lawns and all the necessary facilities that you may need.
PTDC-
PTDC motel is Naran is very popular and its really huge area on bank of Kunhar river. Its not so well established and modern that you might be thinking. It is very expensive place to stay. Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation has a large network of motels and hotels all over Pakistan. PTDC Motel Naran is on bank of River Kunhar, well known for its delicious trout fish. The motel is spread over 20-acre area having standard rooms and huts, .
costing do not even have toilets.Only two beds are provided in room there is no carpeting or even tube light in rooms. and at night there is not adequate light arrangements if you want to move outside your room.
Some of the facilities provided are a restaurant serving three times meals TV lounge, children park, fishing, horse riding,
RIVER HOTELS
River View Hotel
The hotel we stay was good enough so tranquil overlooking the magnificent view of glacier mountain and the river, inhabited by only farmers. The view was nice but some villagers are somehow weird probably they couldn't understand the outside world. Anyway, this hote cost of a room with 3 beds cost less than 250 .RS per night.

Shogran Shogran village is situated on a green plateau in northern Pakistan at a height of 2,362 meters above sea level. It is only 10 km from village Kiwai or 34 km from Balakot.The road from Islamabad to Kiwai is metalled and measures 212 km From Shogran, you can ride a jeep or horse or hike to several picturesque places like Siri Paye and Makra Peak.Hotels and motels are easily available at affordable costs.The local people are friendly and helpful.
SRI PAYA

Seri Paya is a plateua above the hill station of Shogran.The views are breathaking. On one side are the Black Mountains of Kaghan Valley, and the other side gives you a view of Mt. Makra. One can also hike all the way to Mt. Makra.
At Paya there is a very small lake, and further up at Seri is the plateau.
Meaning
Seri = head
Paya = leg
This visit is possible from Shogran. Best time to visit is early in the morning, as during peak tourist season, the place will become jam packed with visitors.

view of Fairy Meadows
Fairy Meadow is lush green plateau situated in the foot gin of Nanga Parbat at the Western edge of the Himalayan Range. The name Fairy Meadows is part of the legend that Fairies have their heaven on this lush green plateau. . The Peak in the Background is Nanga Parbat. This is considered as one of the most impressive and beautiful mountain scenery in the whole world. The beautiful meadows and thick ever green forests are the specialty of Kashmir area . This legendry name Fairy Meadows is everlasting gift of the western tourist to the local people.
Fairy Meadow offers superb views of the Nanga Parbat 8125 mthe highest mountain in Pakistan in Himalayas.

Nanga Parbat is a Persian word which means Naked Mountain the local People call Diamer
Fairy Meadows has been a source of enchantment since long for back packers, climbers photographers, painters & geologists, besides nature beauty of pakistan. The pine forests skirting Fairy Meadows are perhaps one of the virgin forests in the north of Pakistan, and are home to a number of species of birds and wildlife. The site overlooks the Raikot Glacier and provides a majestic view of the North Face of Nanga Parbat, commonly known as the Raikot Face.

Fairy Meadows is in the heart of exotic North Pakistan, It is located at the base of Nanga Parbat which, at 8126 m, is the 9th highest mountain in the world and second in Pakistan after K2.

The area in front of Fairy Meadows Cottages is known as Pari Mahal Fairy Palace named by the famous Japanese photographer, Fujita Heroki. The Fairy Meadows Cottages are at a distance of eight minutes hike from main village and other tourist resorts with its breathtaking natural view of great Nanga Parbat side.
Nanga Parbat is also called the Killer Mountain and locals call it Daimoryi which is the end of Himalaya. The meadows are lush green alpine pastures situated in the middle of a pine forest at an altitude of 3,306 m. The meadows have been a thrilling destination for polo lovers, spending couple of days here having a touch of real adventure.

How To Get There

Fairy Meadows can be easily approached from the capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad. Pakistan International Airlines PIA operates two flights to Gilgit daily which is the main city of Northern Areas of Pakistan. Further via silk route up to Raikot Bridge 76 km from Gilgit & further 1 ½ hour jeep able journey.

A road journey from Islamabad on Karakoram Highway takes 11 hours to Chillas. From here Raikot bridge on silk route is 61 km away.

Roots by rood & by airlines

Islamabd to Gilgit 2 Hours by Air
Gilgit to Raikot Bridge 2 Hours by Road
Raikot Bridge to Tatto 1 ½ Hours 4 X 4 Jeep Drive
Tatto to Fairy Meadows 4 Hours Trek
Islamabd to Kaghan Valley 7 Hours by Road
Kaghan to Chilas via Babusar Pass 4 Hours by Road
Chilas to Raikot Bridge 2 Hours by Road
Raikot Bridge to Tatto 1 ½ Hours 4 X 4 Jeep Drive
Tatto to Fairy Meadows 4 Hours Trek

Rawal Lake
Rawal Lake in Pakistan is an artificial reservoir that provides the water needs for the cities of rawalpindi and Islamabad. This artificial lake covers an area of 8.8 km.
Rawal Lake: is located within an isolated section of the Margalla Hills National Park. This glistening man-made lake covers an area of 8.8 sq. km.
The terraced garden and the lake are ideal for picnic, fishing and boating.
The highest point in the garden commands a panoramic view of the lake, Margallah and Murree hills, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The PTDC Jaltarang Restaurant offers snack bar facilities for visitors.
The area around it has been landscaped beautifully to provide good recreation be it picnics, taking long walks, fishing or boating.
Wildlife
The reservoir is of considerable importance for wintering waterfowl especially Anas platyrhynchos.Resident mammals include the common .fox .Pangolin Porcupine Jungle cat Jackal Wild boar and yellow-throated marten.Reptiles include indian cobra and Russell's viper.It is a good place for birds watching as the majority of Birds of Islamabad are found here.
Features of Rawal Lake;Location: Islamabad Park Area,Longitude: 73° 7' E, Latitude: 33° 41' N, Catchments Area: 106.25 square miles 275 km Features of Rawal Lake dam Type of Dam: Partly Arched Gravity Dam Stone Masonry Crest Level: 1,742 ft 531 m ,Crest Length: 700 ft 210 m ,Max. Height: 133.5 ft 40.7 m
The Rawal Dam lake View
Sun Rises at Rawal Dam lake View Park
Saddle: Length 6991 ft, Height 24 ft
Spillway: Type Ogee Gated structure, Discharge Capacity 82000 ft³/s 2,300 m³/s
Reservoir Length 3 square miles, Max. Depth 102 feet
Live Storage 43000 acre-feet 53,000,000 m³
Dead storage 4500 acre-feet (5,600,000 m³)
Gross Capacity 47500 acre-feet (59,000,000 m³)

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