Naran is one of the many beautiful places in Pakistan, located in the upper Kaghan Valley in the Mansehra District of KPK. Naran Kaghan is well-known as a tourist attraction, and thousands of visitors flock to the valley each year during the peak season to enjoy the beautiful weather. In the summer, Babusar Pass serves as a gateway to Gilgit Hunza. In the summer, Naran Bazaar is quite congested, with hotels and restaurants providing their services.

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With its gorgeous valleys, lush green meadows, snowy mountains, and scenic lakes, this valley is really heaven on earth. Because of the woods of Pine, Cedar, and Fir trees, the Naran Valley is also known as "the botanist's paradise." The route is lined with magnificent woods until the Naran Valley, at an elevation of around 8,000 feet, comes into view.

GPS Coordinates: 34.9093° N, 73.6507° E

How to travel to Naran?

The best way is to drive from Islamabad. Bus Services: Faisal Movers, Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) bus service and drops at PTDC Motel, Naran. Islamabad to Abbottabad Daewoo and shuttle service to Naran. Local Jeeps help travel throughout the town.

Best time to visit Naran?

All throughout the year.

Distance Guide for Naran

Distance Guide in km from major cities

Distance from Islamabad: 284 km

Distance from Abbottabad: 124km

Distance from Gilgit: 234 km

Distance from Skardu: 356 km

Distance from Lahore: 615 km

Useful Information about Naran KPK

Interesting Places to Explore in Naran

• Numerous Picnic Spots
• Shogran
• Siri Paye
• Lake Saif ul Malook
• Hiking/Trekking on trails
• Ansu Lake trek from Lake Saif ul Malook

Where to stay in Naran?

Naran has plenty of quality hotels in all price ranges. Most people rely on walk-in and avoid booking beforehand. However, in peak tourist seasons decent accommodation is hard to find, therefore, booking is highly recommended. 

• Hotel One Naran
• Pine Top Hotel Naran
• Hotel Li Grand
• PTDC Motel Naran
• Shangrila Resort
• Shogran Hotel
• Mir Continental

Other Useful Information about Naran?

The people of Naran Valley are mostly Gujars, quite giving and friendly. They greet visitors with respect and treat them as if they were their own friends. Tourists are their primary source of income, and they work as tour guides, resthouse managers, shopkeepers, restaurant employees, and jeep drivers, as well as growing crops and shepherding.

Where to eat in Naran?

Local restaurants provide the best Desi food such as Chicken/Mutton Karahi, Chicken/Mutton Biryani, Chicken Roast, Trout Fish.

What to buy in Naran?

Naran-Kaghan Bazaar is known for its embroidered shawls, shirts, sweaters, bedclothes, gowns, and carpets (Namdas), among other things. Handmade jewellery is very famous. Antique bangles, necklaces, rings, and earrings for girls.

Adventure Sports in Naran

• Water Rafting

Snowmobiling in Saif ul Malook Lakes.

Important Annual Events in Naran

• Naran 3-day Festival in August

Useful Numbers

• PTDC Motel Naran: 0997430002
• PTDC buses to Naran from Rawalpindi:0519272017
• Rescue:1122
• Police post:0997-430075

Basic Health Unit: 0997-4300187