Naran

Lake Saif ul Malook

Alpine lake above Naran, reached by jeep from the Kaghan Valley hub.

Lake Saif ul Malook quick facts

Height above sea level: 10,600 ft; about 3,230 m
Nearest city: Naran; 9 km (about 1 hour by jeep)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 5°C to 18°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -15°C to -3°C (road usually closed)

Famous for

Glacial lake above the tree line near Naran, with Malika Parbat behind it, tied to the folk tale of Prince Saif ul Malook and the fairy princess Badi-ul-Jamal.

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

About Lake Saif ul Malook

Quick facts

Height above sea level: 10,600 ft (about 3,230 m)
Nearest city: Naran — 9 km (about 1 hour by jeep)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 5°C to 18°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -15°C to -3°C (road usually closed)

Famous for: Glacial lake above the tree line near Naran, with Malika Parbat behind it, tied to the folk tale of Prince Saif ul Malook and the fairy princess Badi-ul-Jamal.

Lake Saif ul Malook (Lake Saiful Malook) sits above Naran in Kaghan Valley. Day 3 of Pakistan Travel Guide’s 4 days Naran Kaghan tour uses 1 jeep — Lake Saiful Malook Jeep (Naran → Lake Saiful Malook).