Kaghan valley khyber pakhtunkhwa Pakistan

Balakot river konhar bridge

Kaghan Valley

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.

Lulusar lake Kaghan valley

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.

Ansu Lake on the top of Saifulmaluk lake valley

Naran bazar

Naran river from Saifulmaluk Lake

Garidas Kaghan valley

Garidas scene from Babusar top

Road to Saifulmaluk lake

Lake Saifulmaluk

Lalazar Kaghan valley

Lulusar lake kaghan valley

view from Kaghan of musadamusala