Saiful ul Malook
The Famous Lake
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At an altitude of 3200m, Saiful Malook is prolly the most famous lake of Northern Pakistan. Thousands of local Pakistani tourists flock to visit this greenish-blue gem with a backdrop of Malika Parbat. Boating, horse riding and snacking on Pakoras are the usual tourist attractions. A walk around the lake is recommended to witness its true beauty by being away from the crowds. Early morning visits are idea to avoid congestion on Naran-Saiful Malook road; that is almost a journey of an hour. Local guides or horses can be hired from here for three to four hour trek to famous Ansoo lake.
Packages in Saiful ul Malook
12 flexible packages — your dates, your tier
Where to Stay in Saiful ul Malook
2 hotels & properties
Four chapters
Best Time to Visit
spring
April – May
ShoulderKaghan road opens to Naran as snow clears — town wakes up while Saiful Malook, Lulusar and Babusar Pass stay snowbound.
summer
June – September
Best timePeak season — cool 12–22°C days, full access to Saiful Malook, Lulusar, Babusar Pass and the road north to Gilgit.
autumn
October
Best timeChinar and pine turn gold below Malika-e-Parbat — the last clear days before the road closes past Naran.
winter
November – March
Poor timeKaghan road closed above Balakot — Naran snowbound and inaccessible until late April.