Naran

Quick facts

• Height above sea level: 7,900 ft (about 2,410 m)
• Nearest city: Islamabad — About 250 km (5 to 7 hours by road via the Hazara Motorway and N-15)
• Summer (Jun–Aug): 9°C to 24°C
• Winter (Dec–Feb): -10°C to 3°C (road usually closed)
• Tourists per year: About 4.3 million to Naran-Kaghan (Jan–Sep 2024, KP Tourism Department)

Famous for: The main tourist town of the upper Kaghan Valley on the Kunhar River, used as the base for Saif-ul-Malook Lake, Lulusar Lake and Babusar Pass. Known for riverside hotels and trout.

Naran is the main town of upper Kaghan Valley and the overnight base on our 6 days Skardu tour by road. The Kunhar River, bazaar, and trailheads sit around 2,400 m, with hotels from Seven Peaks (Standard) to Kunhar River Side (Deluxe) and Sarai (Luxury).

Naran sightseeing on the published plan is the town itself on day 1 arrival, then Batakundi, Lulusar Lake, and Babusar Top on day 2. Night 5 returns to the same hub before Islamabad on day 6. Saiful Muluk is an optional jeep extra if you add time.