Naran

Batakundi

High village beyond Naran on the Babusar road — first stop toward Lulusar Lake.

Batakundi quick facts

Height above sea level: 8,600 ft; about 2,620 m
Nearest city: Naran; 16 km (about 30 minutes by road)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 10°C to 22°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -10°C to 2°C

Famous for

Quiet riverside village on the Kunhar above Naran, starting point for the Lalazar jeep track and the first stop on the road to Babusar Top.

Temperatures are typical seasonal ranges. Mountain weather changes quickly, so check the forecast before you travel.

About Batakundi

Quick facts

Height above sea level: 8,600 ft (about 2,620 m)
Nearest city: Naran — 16 km (about 30 minutes by road)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 10°C to 22°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -10°C to 2°C

Famous for: Quiet riverside village on the Kunhar above Naran, starting point for the Lalazar jeep track and the first stop on the road to Babusar Top.

Batakundi is a high summer settlement past Naran on the road to Lulusar Lake and Babusar Top. Meadows, the Kunhar headwaters, and wide valley views make it the first named stop on day 2 of the Skardu-by-road itinerary.

Standard, Deluxe, and Luxury quotes all list Batakundi before Lulusar and Babusar. Travel time Naran–Skardu is a long mountain day (often 8–12 hours); this is a short photography and stretch break, not an overnight.