Naran

Kaghan

Valley town on the Kunhar between Balakot and Naran — a listed day-1 stop on Skardu-by-road tours.

Kaghan quick facts

Height above sea level: 7,000 ft; about 2,130 m
Nearest city: Naran; 23 km (about 45 minutes by road)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 12°C to 25°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -6°C to 6°C

Famous for

Old town on the Kunhar River that gives the Kaghan Valley its name, quieter than Naran, with a small riverside bazaar and trout.

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

About Kaghan

Quick facts

Height above sea level: 7,000 ft (about 2,130 m)
Nearest city: Naran — 23 km (about 45 minutes by road)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 12°C to 25°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -6°C to 6°C

Famous for: Old town on the Kunhar River that gives the Kaghan Valley its name, quieter than Naran, with a small riverside bazaar and trout.

Kaghan is the namesake town of Kaghan Valley, on the Kunhar between Balakot and Naran. PTG lists it among places to visit in Naran because every Skardu-by-road day 1 passes through for river views and a short bazaar or tea stop.

It is not the overnight on the published 6-day plan (hotels are in Naran), but it is a named visit on Standard, Deluxe, and Luxury quotes alongside the Hazara Expressway, Balakot, and Kuwai Waterfall.