Day 2: Saiful Muluk Lake Naran



This is part 2 of 3 of Shogran, Naran Kaghan Tour
A very beautiful view of Lake saiful Malook lake.

It was my second day and according to plan the next destination was Saiful Malook Lake which is in Naran and very famous among the local tourist and it is full of tourist and fond of mountains in season. After spending a wonderful night in Kaghan where I enjoyed Chuppal kabaab as my dinner and visiting a very beautiful scenic  valley now I was in Naran.     

Kunhar River Near Naran bazaar.
How to reach?
Naran valley is accessible from any part of the country. Mansehra city is base point. you can hire a jeep or take bus for Naran from Mansehra. Daily many mini vans take passengers from Mansehra to Naran and their rates are very economical. if you have plane to visit Shogran then you have to stop at Kiwai from kiwai any one can hire Jeeps or car for Naran.


Accommodation
In season the rates of hotels are very high however you can find hotels from 3500PKR to 8000PKR. You can also get camps/tents on rents for a night their rates are economical. The camp rates are 1000PKR to 2500PKR depend on the size of camp, season, rush of people etc.
Transportation
Jeeps are commonly use here so you have to hire a jeep for Lake Saiful Malook or any other destination. Jeeps takes 3000PKR for Saiful Malook and then back to Naran. 2000PKR for Saiful Malook Lake.
Food
Food price is high but not too much you can eat quality food from restaurants and vendors. Food price for a one time meal from 100PKR to 400PKR depend on your choice or restaurant.  

 Money saving tips
  • Hotels rates are very high during season but you can find here camps or tents in very affordable rates. Camp rates are 1000 to 2500PKR where 2 to 10 person can accommodate. Camps are reliable I see many families who prefer camps than hotels and they provide also electricity after evening.
  • You can find fresh vegetables  and salads on very less price if you cook your food it will reduce your travel cost.
  • In Naran all eatables (cold drinks, Biscuits, deserts ) are very expensive if you buy them from Mansehra or others cities it will reduce your traveling cost.
  • You have to hire a jeep for getting around If you are 1 or 2 persons then gather 5 to 6 person so that your fare of jeep distributed on each person.
  • In season the rates of Jeeps fares, Hotels, eatables, travel guide services are very high here. To find great deal haggle thoroughly with locals. You should good at bargaining. 
View from Naran Bazaar end





 Naran is very beautiful valley along the river Kunhar which is worth to see. It is the top season and a lot of people, families was there for enjoying the cold weather and beautiful sceneries and greenery. As I reached here in Naran I thought how to reach in Saiful Malook lake. I visited Naran bazaar there was a lot shops, Restaurants, cafes and hotels.
First I decided to go on foot for Saiful Malook Lake which is the way of 2 hours by jeep. Later I came to know what I am going to mistake because its totally a jeep track and I required near about 4 to 5 hours to reach there by trekking and hiking. Sure it caused tiredness.
However I prevent myself from tiredness as a local advised me don’t go on foot it is better to hire a jeep for Saiful Malook lake. Jeep Track of Saiful Malook Lake is very memorable.

Saiful Malook Lake NWFP Province Pakistan

 Naran is very beautiful valley along the river Kunhar which is worth to see. It is the top       season and a lot of people, families was there for enjoying the cold weather and beautiful sceneries and greenery.

 As I reached here in Naran I thought how to reach in Saiful Malook lake. I visited Naran bazaar there was a lot shops, Restaurants, cafes and hotels.

It was my second day home. i choose it because its very economical.
First I decided to go on foot for Saiful Malook Lake which is the way of 2 hours by jeep. Later I came to know what I am going to mistake because its totally a jeep track and I required near about 4 to 5 hours to reach there by trekking and hiking. Sure it caused tiredness. However I prevent myself from tiredness as a local advised me don’t go on foot it is better to hire a Jeep for Saiful Malook lake. Jeep Track of Saiful Malook Lake is very memorable. After come back from Lake saiful malook my next target was to find economical hotel however i tried to find hotel in low price but it was the beginning of July its season time so hard to find a economical hotel i jumped to rent so i went to end point of Naran bazaar and got a tent which was very economical.
Local uses it to cross the river


River kunhar Naran.

Total cost of the second day

Kaghan to Naran                                   150
Naran to Saiful Malook lake by Jeep      150          2 Hours Approximately
Saiful Malook lake to Naran                   100           2 Hours
Food + eatables                                     60                                     
Night stay in camp at Naran                    300
Miscellaneous                                           80

 Total                                                        840
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