Kaghan Valley Pakistan, A Heaven on Earth

Kaghan Valley Pakistan

Kaghan Valley Pakistan is another masterpiece of natural beauty on earth. The valley has utmost attraction for tourists due to its beautiful and scenic views. Kaghan valley has lush green hills, beautiful lakes and glaciers. The beauty of this place may mesmerize you. That’s why it is famous as heaven on earth. Whenever you visit Pakistan, you must keep this place on your list. Here I shall write down some basic information about the valley. However, to know more about it, visit here.

Location & Way to Kaghan Valley

Kaghan valley is in Mansehra District of province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This valley is also near the Naran Valley. Moreover, it is an alpine valley and stretches across 155 kilometres. It has variable heights with minimum 2134 feet and maximum 13690 feet. The borders of the valley also touches Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu Kashmir.

Kaghan Valley
                             A beautiful view of the lush green area of Kaghan valley

However, the valley is at a distance of 38 kilometres from Mansehra. You can access the valley via Balakot, Abbottabad and Mansehra. From Balakot, Public transport is also available for Kaghan. Moreover, visitors can also book taxis from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. From Islamabad, the valley is at a distance of 209 kilometres. It will take approx 3 hours to reach the valley.

Attractions of Kaghan Valley Pakistan

Kaghan valley has abundant natural beauty and is famous for its scenic beauty. It features crystal-like clear lakes, the beautiful waterfalls and glaciers. Moreover, it has lush green hills and forest of pines to present a beautiful view. The valley has also beautiful grassy meadows which can amuse you by its view. The greenery everywhere in this valley is itself a pleasure to see.

Season to Visit Kaghan Valley

The season to visit Kaghan valley is the Summer season. From May to September, the valley remains open for the tourists. However, in the Winter, it remains closed due to glaciers and landslide. The glaciers block the roads in winter and travelling becomes impossible.

Hotels in Kaghan

There are many hotels in the valley to accommodate tourists. However, some popular hotels are Hotel Moutain Track, Pine Park Shogran and Chinar Resort. The average room rent for one-night stay is $150-200.

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