Brief intro to the northern area of pakistan

An exciting or very unusual experience that you shoul have

Kashmir: My home town
The beautiful Kashmir valley looks like a paradise on earth. The valley is so beautiful that you will fall in love with it at the first sight itself. Infact, the charm and magnificence of Kashmir are beyond the scope of mere words.

The Kashmir valley region is famous for it picturesque natural beauty and among other things is known for its Dal Lake that reflects the surrounding snow-capped mountain peaks. Tours and travel to the Kashmir Valley region involves a visit to the most interesting tourist attractions in the region, these are the Mogul Gardens, the floating vegetable and flower markets and the unique experience of staying on a houseboat. The Valley is known for its fresh apples and the intricate embroidery stitching that is done on the traditional warm kurtas, for both, men and women.

The creation of Kashmir is a story that has, like so much else in this land, an air of fantasy and other-worldliness. Once upon a time, the Valley was a vast lake, `deep as the sky', and the playground of the gods. But it was haunted by a demon that plundered and ravaged the people living on its shores. In despair, they appealed to the saint Kashyap to save them, which he did by striking a depression to the west and draining the lake of its waters. The demon was slain, and the Valley was named after its savior, Kashyapa-mar , or Kashmir. Strange as this may seem, paleontologists have reported discoveries of coral and other marine fossils at great heights here.

Set like a jewelled crown on the map of India, Kashmir is a multi-faceted diamond, changing its hues with the seasons - always extravagantly beautiful.

Nran and kaghan: The most beautiful place after kashmir
At 7,888 feet above sea level, Naran is the main center of tourism in the Kaghan Valley. It is located 85 kilometers from Balakot. The town is situated on the bank of Kunharriver is also ideal for trout fishing and situated easy grade rive on the bank of the Kunhar River at a point where the valley widens. The river is also quite smooth here and ideal for trout fishing and easy grade river rafting.With more than 100 hotels of different categories and a 60 beds capacity Youth Hostel. Naran is without doubt the main base for most tourists.There is one central bazaar where all the shops, restaurants and hotels are situated. Naran becomes alive only in summer starting in late May, when the snow melts and the road to Naran become passable. In winter majority of the population descends to warmer climates of Balakot and Mansehra.

Most visitors stay in Naran for a few days while enjoying the various day excursions to Lake Saiful Muluk, Lalazar, Lake Lulusar and Babusar Pass. There are also several short walks and treks around Naran.
Shinu: It comes after naran kaghan in beauty
SHINU
A little ahead of Paras, Shinu is a place which has a trout hatchery. This is one of the oldest hatcheries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province Fisheries Department.

It is from this hatchery that brown trout and rainbow trout are stocked in the upper Kunhar River, Lake Saiful Muluk, Lulusar, Dudupat Sar. If you want to have a closer look at this beautiful fish you can make a short stop at Shinu hatchery which is located right on the road along the river.
Lake saif ul muluk: most coldest region of pakistan
LAKE SAIF UL MULUK No trip to Kaghan Valley is complete without a visit to the legendary Lake Saiful Muluk. The lake is named after Prince Saif-ul-Muluk. Who fell in love with a fairy from the mountains.At 10,500 feet, Lake Saif ul Maluk is surrounded by impressive snow clad mountains and crowned by the summit of Malika Parbat(Queen of the Mountains). The highest peak in Kaghan Valley, the majestic Malika Parbat has a height of 529! meters. Words cannot describe the beauty and serenit_y of the setting and picture postcards do no justice.

The crystalline waters of Lake Saiful Muluk reflecting the surrounding snow covered mountains is an image that must be seen in person.There are several ways to reach the lake. Along the side of the valley to the east of Naran, a I0 kilometer track leads through a picturesoue valley. A jeep can be rented in the bazaar and driven up in one hour, or the more adventurous can walk to a small glacier about 3 km up and hire a pony for the trip. Walking the entire way is also an option, and takes about three hours for the 8 km trek. This option is only for those who are fit enough to climb about 3000 feet in eight kilometers.