Mahodand Lake Kalam Swat
Mahodand Lake is a magnificent high altitude alpine glacial lake sitting at 2865 meters near Kalam famous for boating trout fishing pine meadows and snow peaks.
ExploreLake Saiful Muluk Kaghan Valley
Naran, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Overview
Situated nine kilometers north of Naran town at an altitude of 3224 meters above sea level in Kaghan Valley Mansehra District Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Lake Saiful Muluk is Pakistans most famous high altitude glacial lake. Surrounded by snow capped Himalayan ridges and framed by the majestic summit of Malika Parbat standing at 5290 meters the lake is world renowned for its crystal clear turquoise waters fairy tales and folklore written by Sufi poet Mian Muhammad Bakhsh. Fed by high mountain glaciers and natural freshwater springs Lake Saiful Muluk offers travelers an unforgettable alpine experience featuring 4x4 off road jeep safaris wooden boating horseback riding lakeside photography camping grounds and local storytelling.
Highlights
- World famous high altitude glacial lake sitting at 3224 meters elevation near Naran
- Framed by the towering snow capped peak of Malika Parbat standing at 5290 meters
- Famous for romantic folk legends of Prince Saiful Muluk and fairy Princess Badi-ul-Jamal
- Premier venue for wooden boating horseback riding lakeside camping and photography
- Primary destination for the iconic 4x4 off road jeep safari route starting from Naran town
Things To Do
- Take a relaxing wooden boat ride across the clear turquoise waters of Lake Saiful Muluk
- Ride mountain horses along the green lakeside pastures and alpine shorelines
- Photograph mirror-like water reflections of Malika Parbat under clear morning skies
- Enjoy hot cardamom green Kahwa tea and fresh pakoras at lakeside open air dhabas
- Hike along surrounding glacial stream trails to explore high altitude mountain meadows
Local Transportation
Accessible via an adventurous 30 to 45 minute 9 km off road 4x4 jeep drive from Naran town using local 4x4 Willys or Prado jeeps, or via a 3 hour hiking trek.
Accommodation
Day trip destination with basecamp hotels located 9 km down in Naran town, along with seasonal camping tent options setup along the lake banks.
Food & Cuisine
Lakeside wooden dhabas and stalls serve hot vegetable pakoras, boiled corn, chicken karahi, fresh flatbreads, tea, and green Kahwa.
Safety Information
Safe and highly frequented tourist landmark. Wear warm windproof jackets as alpine winds off the glaciers can be chilly, and use life jackets during boating.
Travel Tips
Leave Naran town early between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM to enjoy calm lake water reflections of Malika Parbat before midday winds create ripples across the surface.