Hazara
Lake Saiful Muluk
Also known as Saif-ul-Muluk, Saiful Muluk Lake, Lake Saif ul Malook, Saif ul Malook
Access
Getting there
250 km
Distance
~7 hrs
Drive
Last mile
Jeep from Naran then short walk to shoreline viewpoints; hiking option exists for fit walkers.
Road Paved to Naran in season; upper jeep track is rough, dusty, and monsoon-/snow-sensitive.
When to go
Month-by-month access and crowding.
- Ideal
- Crowded
- Risky
- Closed
- Unknown
Lake Saiful Muluk is a high alpine lake above Naran in Kaghan Valley, reached by seasonal jeep or hike from the bazaar. It is one of Hazara’s most visited day destinations in summer, with cold clear water and Malika Parbat as a backdrop.
On the ground
What to expect
Facilities
Basic
Permit
Not required
Entry fee
Confirm locally
Facilities Seasonal stalls and parking near the lake in peak summer; limited services shoulder season.
The story
Most travelers overnight in Naran and take a morning jeep to the lake for a half-day visit. The shoreline is busy in July-August; shoulder months are quieter but weather is less predictable. Ansoo Lake and longer meadow walks start from the same corridor for stronger hikers. Confirm jeep availability and road status after rain or early-/late-season snow before leaving Naran.
Photos
On the map
Lake Saiful Muluk
34.87600, 73.69400 · Open in OpenStreetMap
Nearby
- Kaghan ValleyValleys+0.5 hrs
- Ansoo Lake TrekHikes
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