Places to visit in Naran
Naran is the overnight hub on our 6 days Skardu tour by road — hotels on the Kunhar, then the high road over Babusar Top toward Skardu. This guide lists the places to visit in Naran that appear on Standard, Deluxe, and Luxury quotes.
Why travellers come for Naran sightseeing
Valley and pass in one corridor: Naran sightseeing covers Kaghan town, Naran bazaar and river, Batakundi, Lulusar Lake, and Babusar Top — the same sequence used to reach Skardu by road.
Two nights on the 6-day plan: Night 1 arriving from Islamabad, night 5 returning from Skardu. Hotels range from Seven Peaks (Standard) to Kunhar River Side (Deluxe) and Sarai Executive River View (Luxury).
Season: June to September is the reliable Babusar window. Off-season we hold Naran and advise if the pass is closed.
Babusar Top
High pass linking Naran Kaghan with Chilas and the Karakoram Highway toward Skardu.
Batakundi
High village beyond Naran on the Babusar road — first stop toward Lulusar Lake.
Kaghan
Valley town on the Kunhar between Balakot and Naran — a listed day-1 stop on Skardu-by-road tours.
Lake Saif ul Malook
Alpine lake above Naran, reached by jeep from the Kaghan Valley hub.
Lulusar Lake
Alpine lake on the Naran–Babusar road — a classic photography stop before the pass.
Naran
Main Kaghan Valley hub — Kunhar River hotels and the jump-off for Lulusar, Babusar and Skardu by road.
Frequently asked questions
What are the top places to visit in Naran?
The classic places to visit in Naran on PTG road tours are Kaghan, Naran itself, Batakundi, Lulusar Lake, and Babusar Top. Saiful Muluk is a separate jeep day if you add a night.
When is the best time for Naran sightseeing?
June to September is best for Naran sightseeing plus an open Babusar Top toward Skardu. May and October can work with weather checks. Winter Naran stays are possible; the Skardu-by-road crossing is not.
How do I reach Naran from Islamabad?
Private car on the Hazara Expressway, Balakot, Kuwai Waterfall, and Kaghan — about 6–12 hours with stops. That is day 1 of the 6 days Skardu tour by road.
Is Babusar Top included on the Skardu tour by road?
Yes. Day 2 drives Naran–Batakundi–Lulusar–Babusar Top into the Indus / Chilas corridor, then Skardu. Day 5 returns the same pass. Deluxe quotes also list Raikot Bridge and Jaglot; Luxury adds Chilas petroglyphs and the Three Mountain Junction.
Which hotels does PTG use in Naran?
Standard: Seven Peaks Resort (Standard room). Deluxe: Kunhar Hotel River Side (Double Bed with Sofa Bed). Luxury: Sarai Hotel Naran (Executive Room, River View). All are used on nights 1 and 5 of the 6-day road package.
Can Pakistan Travel Guide arrange a Naran sightseeing tour?
Yes. We run Naran sightseeing as part of the 6 days Skardu tour by road (from PKR 165,000) or as a Naran-only itinerary. Message dates on WhatsApp for Standard, Deluxe, or Luxury hotels.
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