Kaghan and Murree Valley 6 days
Visit Balakot, Shogran, Kaghan, Naran with two nights stay at Shogran, three nights at Naran and one night at Nathiagali/Murree.
- Excursion trip to Sari and Paya.
- Excursion trip to Saiful Muluk Lake.
- Excursion trip to Lalazar.
- Excursion to Jalkhad.
- Enjoy pony riding, rafting, trekking and trout
Duration : 6 days/5 nights (Islamabad to Islamabad)
Group Size : 6 to 8 persons
Khagan
Terraced form river to hilltop and covered in forests of huge Himalayan pine, the Kaghan valley is one of the most beautiful in Pakistan and is reminiscent of the alpine scenery of Europe. Kaghan is just on the edge of the monsoon belt so there is no need for irrigation here. Kaghan is not on the normal tourist rout: it is for the lover of nature, Hiking and other outdoor pleasures.
Naran Valley
At Naran, 23 kms from Kaghan you reach the half-way point. Naran also serves as the base for the whole valley. From here you can ride a jeep or horse or hike in excursions to several picturesque lakes, valleys and peaks.
Lake Saiful Muluk
Lake Saiful Muluk has a touch of the unreal about it, nestling 3,200 metres high in the shadow of the Malika Parbat (Queen of themountains) 5,291 metres high. You can go boating on the lake and hear the local legend about Prince Saiful Muluk who fell in love with a fairy. Further up are quaint woodland villages;Battakundi, Burawai, Besal Gittidas and Lalazar.
Shorgan Valley
Shogran village is situated on a green plateau in northern Pakistan at a height of 2,362 meters above sea level. It is only 10 km from village Kiwai or 34 km from Balakot. The road from Islamabad to Kiwai is metalled and measures 212 km. From Shogran, you can ride a jeep or horse or hike to several picturesque
Murree
Murree is a very popular Hill station in the province of Punjab. Murree is the largest of the resort towns of the Galyat. It was originally established at 7,000 feet during the British Raj, but today it is situated at an altitude of 2,300 m (8,000 ft) above sea level. Murree is a thriving summer resort for the residents of Islamabad, the nearby capital of Pakistan. During the clear spring and autumn, the snow-capped mountains of Kashmir can be seen. Dazzling twilight and cloud effects are a daily feature during the July and August rains. Most of the familiar fruits of Britain, including cherries, raspberries, and strawberries, thrive locally, and the hill station still has a distinct flavor of British times. There is a church, built in 1857, in the center of the town, which is still in use. Many of the houses above and behind the church are still standing, often as hotels in various states of repair.
Murree is an example of the hill stations set up by the British in the hills of Hazara and Galyat during the mid 19th century. Founded in 1851 by the Governor of Punjab, Sir Henry Lawrence, Murree was originally established for the British troops garrisoned on the Afghan frontier in Rawalpindi.
The permanent town of Murree was constructed at Sunnybank in 1853. The church was sanctified in May 1857, and the main road, The Mall, was built. Opposite the Church were established the most significant commercial establishments, the Post Office, general merchants with European goods, tailors and a millinery. Until 1947, access to the Mall was restricted for non-Europeans.
Until 1876, Murree was the summer headquarters of the [Punjab] Local Government, which was later moved to Shimla.
The railway connection with Lahore, the capital of the Punjab Province, made this a place of frequent resort for Punjab officials. The villas and other houses erected for the accommodation of English families gave it a European aspect.
Murree is a very popular Hill station in the province of Punjab.Murree is the largest of the resort towns of the Galyat. It was originally established at 7,000 feet during the British Raj, but today it is situated at an altitude of 2,300 m (8,000 ft) above sea level. Murree is a thriving summer resort for the residents of Islamabad, the nearby capital of Pakistan. During the clear spring and autumn, the snow-capped mountains of Kashmir can be seen. Dazzling twilight and cloud effects are a daily feature during the July and August rains. Most of the familiar fruits of Britain, including cherries, raspberries, and strawberries, thrive locally, and the hill station still has a distinct flavor of British times. There is a church, built in 1857, in the center of the town, which is still in use. Many of the houses above and behind the church are still standing, often as hotels in various states of repair.
Murree is an example of the hill stations set up by the British in the hills of Hazara and Galyat during the mid 19th century. Founded in 1851 by the Governor of Punjab, Sir Henry Lawrence, Murree was originally established for the British troops garrisoned on the Afghan frontier in Rawalpindi.
The permanent town of Murree was constructed at Sunnybank in 1853. The church was sanctified in May 1857, and the main road, The Mall, was built. Opposite the Church were established the most significant commercial establishments, the Post Office, general merchants with European goods, tailors and a millinery. Until 1947, access to the Mall was restricted for non-Europeans.
Until 1876, Murree was the summer headquarters of the [Punjab] Local Government, which was later moved to Shimla.
The railway connection with Lahore, the capital of the Punjab Province, made this a place of frequent resort for Punjab officials. The villas and other houses erected for the accommodation of English families gave it a European aspect.
Nathiyagali
Nathiyagali, is the most picturesque hill station in the Pakistan. From Nathiyagali one takes many short strolls through the pine forests. Those who are more adventurous can take a longer trek to climb the top of Mukshpuri, which is 2800 meters high. The real enthusiasts can walk up a track starting from the Governor’s House to the top of Miranjani Hill (2960 meters high), a beautiful trek that takes 6 to 7 hours both ways in the evening.
Ayubia
Ayubia is beautiful visiting place in Pakistan. Ayubia is located in district Abbott bad. Ayubia was declared national park in 1984. It was named after President Ayub Khan, who belonged to Haripur District of Hazara. Most peoples are going to visit ayubia. Ayubia is full of beautiful mountains and different kinds of trees which shows the beauty of Pakistan. Chair lefts and zigzag road makes very interesting view points for visitors. Monkeys and other kind of animals can be found in Ayubia. Ayubia is also near to murree. You can visit Ayubia and murree at same day.
Ayubia is full of trees. There are some restaurant in Ayubia you can enjoy delicious Pakistani dishes. You can stay in hotels in murree There are many Hotels in murree. Chair lefts increase the injoyment in Ayubia. Water is very cold in Ayubia. Ayubia is standing at some 26 kilometers from the tourist hotbed of Murree Hill Station, over 100,000 tourists flock to Ayubia National Park and the places around every year. It is well known for its picnic spots. There are a number of rest houses and small hotels at the base station of the Chairlift. The top station of the Chairlift also has a restaurant and couple of food and souvenir stalls. Golden eagle, Himalayan Griffon vulture, Honey buzzard, Peregrine falcon, Kestrel, Indian sparrow hawk, Hill pigeon, Spotted dove, Collared dove and many other birds are present in Ayubia. Ayubia National Park is surrounded by seven major villages and four small towns of Thandiani, Nathiagali, Ayubia and Khanspur. The park has been developed as a resort complex from a combination of four mini resorts of Khaira Gali, Changla Gali, Khanspur and Ghora Dhaka in Galyat. Currently, it is managed by the Wildife and Parks Department of Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.