Naran

Naran (Urdu: ناران ) is a popular tourist resort in the Kaghan Valley of Pakistan near the Saif-ul-Malook Lake. It is also an excellent trekking destination.

Understand

A view over the town

Naran is famous as a tourist destination, owing to its pleasant weather. It is the gateway to Gilgit Hunza in summer via Babusar Pass. Naran Bazaar is very crowded in the summer with hotels and restaurants offering their services.

Climate

There is significant rainfall in summers and heavy snowfall in winters. The region is Alpine in geography and climate, with forests and meadows dominating the landscape. The weather usually remains cloudy throughout the year. During winters the temperature often remains below 0 °C with heavy snowfall. In summers the temperature rarely exceeds 15 °C with heavy rainfall.

Get in

It is 119 km (74 mi) from Mansehra city, and 65 km (40 mi) away from Babusar Top pass,

• N-15

See

• Saif-ul-Malook Lake

Do

• Hiking

Eat

• Maran Lahore Broast- Main Road +92 345 9552128.
• Punjab Tikka House- +92 343 8926122.

Sleep

• Lalazar- N15, Main Bazar +92 997 430001.
• Kunhar View Hotel- Mansehra - Naran - Jalkhad - Chilas Rd, +92 333 5746739.