Naran, A beautiful and serene town located in the upper Kaghan Valley in Mansehra District of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Naran is one of the most scenic towns in Pakistan, thousands of trekkers, nature enthusiasts, tourists and photographers around the world head to Naran every year. Naran is the base station to scenic destinations like Lake Saif-ul-Malook, Lalazar Babusar, Noori Valley and Purbi Valley.
Accommodation in Naran
Naran offers a wide range of hotels ranging from top tier luxury hotels to low priced motels, you will find around 100 hotels of various types in Naran. There also exists another interesting mode of accommodation – visitors can rent family sized tents for their family to stay in. Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) also has a motel situated in the north of town which can accommodate people on different tariffs, from average rooms to costly huts besides the River Kunhar. There is also a market available that provides for all basic necessities of tourists.
Naran, Kaghan valley
Naran is a beautiful small town in the Kaghan valley in Pakistan popular for its beautiful lake and landscape that enchants trekkers, tourists and photographers. Naran is well positioned at the base of Noori Valley, Lalazar and Purbi Valley, adding to the charms of the town. The beauty of the scenery is well served with the fairy tale called Saiful Muluk.
Places to see in Naran
One of the main tourist attractions of Naran is the breath taking mountainous lake called the lake Saiful Muluk. There lies an interesting fictional tale behind the lake Saiful Muluk wherein a prince reportedly visited the lake and met a fairy and fell in love with her. On the opposite side of the lake is a favorite zone for hikers called lalazar. From the town of Naran, you can witness the breathtaking views of the massive glaciers atop the mountains. There are several other places to see in Naran such as the Shogran plateau and there are also many other lakes you can see in and around Naran.
