Naran & Kaghan Valley Tour Packages from Pakistan
The Kaghan Valley runs north from Balakot along the Kunhar River, climbing past Shogran and Naran up to Babusar Top at over 4,000 metres. It is a summer road trip strung between alpine lakes — Saif ul Malook, Lulusar and the meadows above Shogran — with jeeps handling the last rough stretches. Travel.pk plans each Naran & Kaghan trip around your dates, group size and how far up the valley you want to push, so you get a route and a quote made for your party rather than a fixed shelf price.
Typical length: 5–8 days, customisable
Naran & Kaghan Valley tour highlights
- Lake Saif ul Malook by jeep from Naran, with Malika Parbat rising above the water
- Babusar Top, the high pass where Kaghan meets the Chilas and Gilgit-Baltistan side
- Lulusar Lake, source of the Kunhar River, on the road up toward Babusar
- Siri Paye meadows above Shogran, reached by 4x4 from Kiwai
- The Kunhar River drive from Balakot through Kaghan town to Naran
- Trout dinners, chai and bonfire evenings around Naran bazaar
Sample Naran & Kaghan Valley itinerary
A typical flow — every Naran & Kaghan Valley package is tailored to your dates, budget and group, so treat this as a starting point.
- Day 1
Islamabad to Naran
Drive north out of Islamabad past Mansehra and Balakot as the Kunhar River tightens the valley around you. You pass through Kaghan town and reach Naran by evening, settling in near the bazaar.
- Day 2
Lake Saif ul Malook
Take a local jeep from Naran up the rough track to Saif ul Malook, with Malika Parbat rising over the far shore. There is time to walk the shoreline or take a short rowboat ride before heading back down.
- Day 3
Babusar Top and Lulusar Lake
Head up the valley past Lulusar Lake to Babusar Top, the pass linking Kaghan to the Chilas and Gilgit-Baltistan side. On a clear day the views open right across the range before you return to Naran for the night.
- Day 4
Shogran and Siri Paye
Drop back down toward Kiwai and switch to a 4x4 for the climb to Shogran, then on to the Siri Paye meadows for open pasture and peak views. Return to Naran or overnight in Shogran, depending on your plan.
- Day 5
Return to Islamabad
A steady drive back down the Kaghan Valley to Islamabad, with photo stops along the Kunhar River and time for a late lunch in Balakot on the way.
What's included
- Private transport from Islamabad and back, plus jeep hire for the high tracks to Saif ul Malook and Siri Paye
- Hotel or guesthouse stays in Naran, and Shogran where the route calls for it
- Daily breakfast, with some dinners included
- A driver-guide who knows the Kaghan Valley, speaking Urdu and English
- Lake and park entry tickets where they apply
- Bottled water and fuel for the full route
- On-trip support from the Travel.pk team throughout your stay
Not included
- Lunches and any meals not listed in the plan
- Personal spending such as boat rides, souvenirs and tips
- Travel insurance
- Extra costs from road closures or weather changes beyond the set itinerary
Best time to go
Late May to September, once the snow clears the Babusar Top road — usually by late June or early July. July and August are the greenest but busiest; June and September are cooler and quieter. The valley is closed by snow in winter.
Good to know
- The Babusar Top road only opens once the snow melts, usually by late June or early July — check the current status before locking your dates.
- Nights stay cold even in mid-summer, so pack a warm layer and a waterproof for the open jeep tracks.
- The last stretch to Saif ul Malook and Siri Paye is 4x4-only, so leave time for slow, bumpy jeep sections.
Get a tailored Naran & Kaghan Valley package quote
Tell us your dates, budget and group size and we'll build a Naran & Kaghan Valley package around them — flights, hotels, transfers and a local plan. No fixed, one-size-fits-all price.
Naran & Kaghan Valley tour packages — FAQs
How much does a Naran & Kaghan Valley tour package cost?+
There is no fixed price. A Naran & Kaghan trip is planned around your travel dates, the standard of hotels you want, your group size and how far up the valley you go. Share those details and we will send you a custom quote.
What's the best time to visit Naran and Kaghan?+
It is a summer destination, roughly late May to September. The Babusar Top road opens once the snow clears, usually by late June or early July. July and August are lush but crowded, while June and September are cooler and quieter. The valley is snowed in through winter.
What's included in the package?+
A typical package covers private transport from Islamabad, jeep hire for the high tracks, hotel stays in Naran, daily breakfast with some dinners, a driver-guide, and lake or park entry tickets. The exact inclusions are set when we build your quote around your plan.
Can Travel.pk arrange flights and visa too?+
Naran has no airport, so the trip runs by road from Islamabad. If you are coming from another city or from abroad, we can book your flights into Islamabad and arrange airport transfers. No visa is needed for domestic travel, and for international guests we can help with the Pakistan visa as well.