Naran & Kaghan Family Tour
The Naran & Kaghan Family Tour is a private 5-day summer road trip for families, with jeep rides to Lake Saiful Muluk, the Babusar Pass, riverside picnics and cool green valleys.
- Duration5 Days
- StyleEasy
- DestinationsNaran, Kaghan, Babusar
- Best SeasonJune – September
- StayFamily hotels
A Summer Road Trip for the Whole Family
The Kaghan Valley is Pakistan's favourite summer escape. Families come for its cool air, rushing rivers and green meadows, and above all for Lake Saiful Muluk, a fairy-tale lake below snowy peaks.
On the Naran & Kaghan Family Tour you drive from Islamabad through Balakot and Kaghan to Naran, take a jeep to Lake Saiful Muluk, enjoy riverside picnics and drive up to the Babusar Pass for snow in summer.
Trip Highlights
- Jeep ride to Lake Saiful Muluk
- Snow at the Babusar Pass in summer
- Riverside picnics on the Kunhar River
- Lulusar Lake
- Cool green valleys and meadows
- A scenic road trip from Islamabad
Itinerary
Day 1Islamabad to Naran
Pick-up in Islamabad and drive to Naran through Balakot and the Kaghan Valley, with stops by the river.
Overnight: HotelDay 2Lake Saiful Muluk
Jeep ride to Lake Saiful Muluk for a walk and picnic by the lake.
Overnight: HotelDay 3Babusar Pass
Drive up past Lulusar Lake to the Babusar Pass to play in the snow and enjoy the views.
Overnight: HotelDay 4Naran and Kaghan
A relaxed day with riverside picnics and short walks, then drive to a hotel lower in the valley.
Overnight: HotelDay 5Return to Islamabad
Drive back to Islamabad and transfer to your hotel or the airport.
Overnight: —The road to Naran and Babusar opens in early summer, after the snow clears. We confirm road conditions before you travel.
What's Included
Included
- Private pick-up and drop-off in Islamabad
- Family-friendly hotels in the Kaghan Valley
- Private vehicle with child seats on request
- Jeep ride to Lake Saiful Muluk
- English-speaking local guide
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Letter of invitation (LOI) for your Pakistan visa
Not Included
- International flights to Pakistan
- Pakistan visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and drinks not listed
- Tips and personal expenses
Why Choose the Naran & Kaghan Family Tour?
The Naran & Kaghan Family Tour is a classic Pakistani summer holiday, with lakes, snow and rivers all reachable by road. It is easy, green and great fun for children.
Want more? Continue to the Hunza Family Tour, or see Fairy Meadows on the Fairy Meadows & Naran tour.
Before you travel, read our Pakistan visa guide, or browse all our family tours in Pakistan.
Plan the rest of your trip
Good to Know
Private & Flexible
Every family tour is private, with your own guide and vehicle. We add rest stops whenever you need them.
Summer Crowds
Naran is busy in July and August. We choose quieter hotels and visit the lake early in the day.
Altitude
The Babusar Pass is over 4,000 metres high. We visit for a short time and sleep lower in the valley.
When to Go
June to September, when the roads are open. Read our guide to the best time to visit Pakistan.
Reserve Your Place on the Tour
Message us with your dates and your children's ages, and our team will plan your family trip to Naran and send you a quote.
