Saiful Muluk Lake

 

The Saiful Muluk Lake is situated at the northern end of the Kaghan Valley near Naran. It is in the north east of Mansehra District of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan. Saiful Muluk Lake is sited at an elevation of 10,578 meters (3,224 feet) above sea level it is among one of the uppermost lakes in Pakistan.
The lake is reachable by a 14 kilometers road from Naran throughout the summer season. On foot, the trek from Naran to the Saiful Muluk Lake takes about 1-2 hours. The stream is crystal clear with a slight green tone. The clearness of the stream comes from the various glaciers all around the lofty basin which nourish the lake. The climate here is fair during day time while the temperature falls to negative degrees at nighttime.
A fairy tale called Saiful Muluk, written by the famous Sufi saint Mian Muhammad Bakhsh, is related with the Saiful Muluk Lake. It is the tale of prince of Persia who fell in love with a fairy princess at the lake. The impact of the lake prettiness is of such degree that natives believe that fairies come down to the lake in full moon.
The Guardian ranked the Lake Saiful Muluk as the 5th Greatest Tourist Spot in Pakistan. Mansehra District has had a prosperous tourism industry in the past because of its numerous mountain ranges and the Saiful Muluk Lake.

NANGA PARBAT RUPAL VALLEY TREK

SILVER VIEW TREK

NANGA PARBAT RUPAL VALLEY TREK

Grade: Easy

Rupal meaning silvery in Shina, is the name of last village facing southern side of Nanga Parbat. Village so named for Nanga Parbat looks like a silver wall in the moonlight. South face of Nanga Parbat is one of the great sheer walls in the world.

We start our venture by jeep on the historic route between Gilgit and Kashmir through Astore Valley to Tarishing village. Here we hire porters and in the next two days, we pass through the beautiful pine villages of Rupal under the awe-inspiring views of Chongra (6828 m) and Raikot peaks (7074 m) and cross Chumphere and Bezhin glaciers to reach the lush green pine meadow at Herlig Koffer Base Camp. Trek onward to Latoba, the traditional Base Camp of Nanga Parbat with spectacular views of Rupal Peak (5971 m). After a day spending at leisure, we will return back to Tarishing and then by jeep to Gilgit (or continue for a week around Nanga Parbat over Mazeno Pass 5377 m). As the next phase of the trip visit Hunza Valley before returning back.

Itinerary:

Day-1 Arrival at Rawalpindi.

Day-2 Drive/fly to Gilgit.

Day-3 Sightseeing.

Day-4 Jeep to Tarishing.

Day-5-6 Trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp.

Day-7 At leisure.

Day-8-10 Return to Gilgit.

Day-11 Drive to Karimabad.

Day-12 Khunjerab Pass excursion and back to Gulmit.

Day-13-14 Transfer to Chilas and Rawalpindi.

Day-15 Fly home.

MOUNTAIN VISTAS OF HUNZA

MOUNTAIN VISTAS OF HUNZA

Grade: Moderate to easy.

There are magnificent panoramic views of the mountains of Hunza from the vantagepoint of Patundas (4138 meters). Nestled between Passu and Batura glaciers, it offers views over a sea of 14 peaks over 7000 meters that tower over Hunza including Batura Group (7500-7785 meters), Passu Group (7284-7478 meters), Shishper Peak (7611 meters), Ultar (7388 meters), Diran (7258 meters), Malabuting (7453 meters), Golden Peak, (7207 meters), Momhil Sar (7343 meters), Lupgar Peak (7200 meters), Kanjut Sar (7760 meters), Dastigil Sar (7885 meters), Karun Koh (7164 meters).

Starting our venture from Gulmit, on the way we encounter two (or three) glaciers. Trek can either be started from Ghulkin village past Gulmit and cross Ghulkin Glacier or proceed from Borit Lake reaching their directly from Gulmit by a short jeep ride. Trek along Borit Lake to Passugar and then to Luzdur. Cross Passu Glacier and trek up a steep trail to Patundas. The tiring effort is rewarded by the breathtaking views of surrounding mountains. After spending one day at leisure at this vista point, descend to Younz on the Batura side and then to Passu Village or continue up Batura Glacier. An excursion to the 4730 meter high Khunjerab Pass on Sino-Pakistan border will follow the trek before starting for home bond journey.

Itinerary: 

Day-1 Arrival at Rawalpindi.

Day-2 Fly to Gilgit.

Day-3 Transfer to Karimabad.

Day-4 Transfer to Gulmit.

Days-5-7 Trek to Patundas.

Day-8 Free.

Days-9-10 Descend down to Passu.

Day-11 Excursion to Khunjerab Pass and back to Gulmit or Karimabad.

Day-12 Transfer to Gilgit.

Days-13-14 Drive to Rawalpindi and fly home.