After breakfast, drive to Shogran via Hazara Motorway with views down to a carpet of forest and up majestic peaks, including the 5290-meter Malika Parbat (Queen of Mountains), tallest in the Kaghan valley, and the brooding, 3900-meter Koh-i-Marka. This is a great place to relax or go hiking. We will continue until the Mansehra exit to join the Kaghan Valley road. On the way we pass Balakot Village near the Kunhar River, which is the gateway to Kaghan Valley. We continue to Kawai, and then take the Jeep road to Shogran. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for overnight.
Once you are in Shogran, a jeep ride, hike, or horse ride can take you to the beautiful meadow at an elevation of 3000 meters or 10,000 feet. The meadow also has a famous lake called Payee Lake, which is located in the center of a valley created by the peaks of Makra, the mighty and majestic Malika Parbat, and the Moosa ka Musalla Peak. The lake is located at an elevation of 9500 feet, equating to roughly 2895 meters, but the mountain peaks surrounding the lakes are much, much higher. Return to Shogran and then proceed to Naran. On arrival, transfer to the hotel for overnight.
After an early breakfast, start your daylong excursion to the famous Lulusar Lake and Babusar Pass, 68 kilometers from Naran. The Kaghan Valley's most dramatic scenery is beyond Naran. At Battakundi, 16 kilometers up the valley you will come to the junction point to Lalazar Plateau, and will continue your drive to Burawai and on to Lulusar, the biggest natural lake in the entire region of Hazara and the source of Kunhar River. On a side trip, you can continue to Gittidas, where from an uphill drive takes you to the famous Babusar pass. Enjoy the breathtaking views before returning to hotel for overnight.
In the morning, visit the famous Lake Saif ul Muluk in local 4x4 Jeeps. The lake is at a height of 3200 meters, and the shortest ride there takes you through the top of the picturesque valley and the lake itself. Guarded by the Himalayas, the crystal clear water of the lake mirrors the azure sky and Malika Parbat, (Queen of Mountains) and gracefully captures the serene beauty that is so awe-inspiring. In the afternoon, drive back to Islamabad and arrive at your desired area.
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