Kunhar valley · N-15 · Khyber PakhtunkhwaBalakottoBabusarTop.
BalakottoBabusarTop.
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Hotels, dhabas, jeep drivers, trekking guides, ATMs, police and health centres — plus today's road and weather — for the whole valley in one place.
ROAD STATUS · N-15
UPDATED 1 MIN AGO- Balakot → KiwaiLIVERiverside stretch along the KunharOPEN
- Kiwai → Kaghan → NaranLIVEMain N-15 sectionOPEN
- Naran → BatakundiTEAMKiswah waterfall runs across the road. Drive slowlyCAUTION
- Batakundi → Babusar TopLIVESnow today (3 cm). Drive carefullyCAUTION
- Babusar Top → ChilasLIVESnow today (3 cm). Drive carefullyCAUTION
BalakotPartly cloudy · 980 m
KaghanPartly cloudy · 2,050 m
NaranPartly cloudy · 2,400 m
Babusar TopFog · 4,173 m
01 — The route · 19 stops
Balakot to Babusar, stop by stop.
Pick a stop to see every place worth visiting there. New marks recently added spots; dashed circles are side trips off the N-15.
Stop 12 / 19 · ≈ 2,400 m
Naran
نارانThe heart of the valley: bazaar, rafting, the legend caves and the jeep up to Saif-ul-Malook.
11 places · 4 new
- Naran Bazaar & Kunhar River
- Naran River Rafting PointNEW2 km from Naran.
- Cave Naran PrincessNEWSmall cave in town, opposite the Saif-ul-Malook road near Markhoor Hotel. About 12 ft deep, tied to the fairy-and-giant legend.
- Rose ParkNEWA park in Naran.
- Saif-ul-Malook Lake & National ParkBy jeep from Naran.
- Saif-ul-Malook CaveThe original legend cave, beside the lake.
- Kach GaliNEWJust beyond Saif-ul-Malook, recommended by a visitor.
- Ansoo LakeTrek from Saif-ul-Malook, about 10 hours return. Don’t start after 9 am. Two streams to cross, so a horse is better.
- Malika Parbat
- Lalazar to Saif-ul-Malook trek
- Fairy Land & Baby Saral LakeNear Naran. Ask locally for the way.
02 — Valley by numbers
From 980 m to 4,173 m in one road.
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The N-15 in 3D, from Balakot to Babusar Top
REAL TERRAIN & SATELLITE IMAGERY
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Places to visit, by stop
- Balakot8
- Ghanool1
- Kiwai2
- Shogran8
- Paras & Sharan5
- Malakandi1
- Shinu & Jared2
- Mahandri & Manoor6
- Khanian2
- Kaghan4
- Naran Picnic Point1
- Naran11
- Batakundi4
- Burawai1
- Jalkhad3
- Besal5
- Lulusar3
- Gittidas2
- Babusar Top4
03 — The directory
View all →Everything in the valley.
Stay
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F- Clinic / Health centreHospitals, BHUs, clinics and pharmacies.1
- Police station / Check postPolice stations, tourist police and check posts.0
- Bank / ATMBank branches and ATMs.0
- Fuel / MechanicPetrol pumps, tyre shops, mechanics and towing.1
- Government officeTourism offices, post offices, rest houses and permit desks.0
04 — Approved & verified
View all →Trusted places to stay, eat and explore.
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05 — Lakes, meadows & viewpoints
The reasons people make the drive.
Lake · below Malika ParbatSaif-ul-MalookThe legendary lake, its legend cave, Kach Gali and the start of the Ansoo trek.
Lake · source of the KunharLulusarNo boating, so it stays quiet.
4,173 m · zipline & viewsBabusar TopSambaksar Lake is visible from the top.
Meadow · jeep from BatakundiLalazarOld Dak Bungalow and a small forest.
Junction · Noori Top & Pyala LakeJalkhadTiger Peak views where the Sharda road joins.
Trek · ≈ 10 hrs returnAnsoo LakeStart before 9 am. A horse helps at the stream crossings.
Trek · from BesalDudipatsarOvernight at Mullah ki Basti, then 2 hours to the lake.
Meadows · jeep from ShogranSiri & PayeArrive at Paye before 2 pm. Makra Peak trek starts here.06 — The valley in motion
Ride the Kunhar from source to gate.
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Drone shots, river runs and the drive to Babusar, in a few minutes.
07 — Jeep tracks & hikes
All 16 routesWhere the road ends.
Times come from visitor reports — check conditions locally before you set off.
| ROUTE | MODE | STARTS FROM | STOP | TIME / NOTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiwai → Shogran | Jeep | Kiwai village | Kiwai | ≈ 8 km · steep |
| Shogran → Paye Meadows | Jeep | Shogran | Shogran | ≈ 45 min |
| Paye → Makra Peak | Hike | Paye Meadows | Shogran | ≈ 3.5 hrs · 10 km |
| Paras → Sharan Forest | Jeep | Paras | Paras & Sharan | ≈ 45 min |
| Sharan → Manshi Top | Hike | Sharan | Paras & Sharan | 3–4 hrs |
| Sharan → Musa ka Musalla | Trek | Sharan | Paras & Sharan | 2–3 days |
| Khanian → Danna Meadows | Hike | Khanian | Khanian | 2–6 hrs |
| Kaghan → Maidan Meadows | Jeep | Kaghan Bazaar | Kaghan | Risky track |
08 — Essential services
Good to know before you need it.
Valley jobs
View all →- Front desk staffKunhar View Hotel (sample) · NaranSeasonal
- Jeep driverSaif Lake Jeep Service (sample) · NaranFull-time
- Cook, desi & BBQTrout House Shinu (sample) · Shinu & JaredSeasonal
Events & news
View all →- TBA—Babusar Pass season openingBabusar Top
- OCT25Naran clean-up drive (sample)Naran bazaar
- NOV2Balakot market day (sample)Balakot
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