Wadi e Ishiq---wadi e kaghan,Naran In Pakistan
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Situated at the height of 10,578 feet (3,224 meters) above sea level, Saiful Muluk is the most beautiful lake in Kaghan Valley. Offering excellent view of the Peak of Malika Parbat Mountain this lake is a water source for River Kunhar, the river that is travelling along with us from the Mansehra district.
We visited the Saiful Muluk lake on 16 September 2015, this is the part of our trip starting from Karachi and going to Khunjerab. On the 2nd day of our trip, we were in Naran and after having such a delicious breakfast of parathas, omelets and tea we ride in the jeep and started our journey toward Lake Saiful Muluk, on the main highway. At the end of the town, there is a road going on the right side surrounded by pine trees and that road leads to the lake Saiful Muluk. The road started climbing up on the mountain with the beautiful scenic views in front.
SaifulMuluk is located in the Mansehra district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, about eight kilometers north of Naran,[2] in the northern part of Kaghan valley. Malika Parbat, the highest peak in the valley is near the lake.[3]
The lake is accessible from the nearby town of Naran throughout the summer season.
Saiful Muluk was formed by glacial moraines that blocked the water of the stream passing through the valley.[4] The Kaghan Valley was formed in the greater Pleistocene Period dating back almost 300,000 years when the area was covered with ice. Rising temperatures and receding glaciers left a large depression where glaciers once stood. Melting water collected into the lake.
Ecology[edit]
The lake has rich eco-diversity and holds many species of blue-green algae. Large brown trout are found in the lake, up to about seven kilograms.[5] About 26 species of vascular plant exist in the area, with Asteraceae the most commonly found specie. Other species commonly found in the region are: Ranunculaceae, Compositae, Cruciferae, Gramineae, Apiaceae, Leguminosae,Scrophulariaceae and Polygonaceae.[1]
A fairy tale called Saiful Muluk, written by the Sufi poet Mian Muhammad Bakhsh, talks of the lake.[6][7] It tells the story of the prince of Persia who fell in love with a fairy princess at the lake.[8] A poet and writer from Balakot], Ahmed Hussain Mujahid, wrote the story of Saiful Muluk in prose depicting the local version. There is also a cave (based on the name of the giant who pursued the prince) at the lake, with glistening pebbles and flowing water. The cave was the hiding place of Prince Saif and the fairy Badr when the giant was trying to find them. Locals say that due to a miracle the giant turned into a statue while searching for them. The cause of some torches and mobile phones not working in the cave is still a mystery.
This movement is sooo enjoying my brother & my cazn
Situated at the height of 10,578 feet (3,224 meters) above sea level, Saiful Muluk is the most beautiful lake in Kaghan Valley. Offering excellent view of the Peak of Malika Parbat Mountain this lake is a water source for River Kunhar, the river that is travelling along with us from the Mansehra district.
We visited the Saiful Muluk lake on 16 September 2015, this is the part of our trip starting from Karachi and going to Khunjerab. On the 2nd day of our trip, we were in Naran and after having such a delicious breakfast of parathas, omelets and tea we ride in the jeep and started our journey toward Lake Saiful Muluk, on the main highway. At the end of the town, there is a road going on the right side surrounded by pine trees and that road leads to the lake Saiful Muluk. The road started climbing up on the mountain with the beautiful scenic views in front.
Because of frequent rains and running water from the mountains, the road to Saiful Muluk get destroyed every year but now the government is constructing a concrete road till Saiful Muluk so that it can last longer. As we started travelling on the road, the road is concrete but after crossing halfway, the rough road started (The second half is under construction). It was a bumpy and rough ride but it is part of the adventure. On one side of the road is High Mountain range and the other side is the deep valley below with the flowing river. We stopped at different locations to capture the scenic beauty of the area in our camera.
After travelling nearly 8 KM up on the mountain and for nearly one and half hours, our jeep stopped at a place where there are hotels and some small tuck shops. And below the hill, we can see the beautiful lake. Our driver told us that from here we have to trek down till the lake as jeeps are not allowed to go near the lake. It was a 10 minutes trek and we have reached the most popular lake of Pakistan, the Saiful Muluk.
Just a little up the lake there is a grassy land so we decided to spread the sheet that we have brought with us on the grass and sit there. The children started running and playing with the ball and we were enjoying the breathtaking view of the lake and the mountains and discussing the beauty of this place. The pleasant smell and the pollution free environment making us feel that we are in some other world. The weather is sort of undefinable as the wind is cold and where there are clouds and shade if feels very cold but at the area where the sun is shining it feels hot. The place where we were sitting it was shaded in the beginning but after an hour the sun started shining on us and the weather was getting hot, so after having some snacks and tea we decided to move and site at the side of the lake. As we move to the lake the children immediately remove their shoes and jump into the water. The water was cold but we all were enjoying it very much. The water is too clear and reflection of the nearby mountain is seen in the lake is amazing, it feels like a huge mirror lying on the ground.
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Naran to Lake Saiful Muluk dusty jeep track is approximately 9 km in length with hiking tracks difficulty level ranging from easy to medium. It can be traveled by jeep in one Hour. Net elevation gain is around 700m (2300 feet).
