Balakot Travel Guide

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Rural mountain landscape view of Kaghan valley with Kunhar river, Balakot, Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Kunhar, is a 166 km (103 mi) long River, located primarily in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It flows through the entire Kaghan Valley, Naran, Kaghan, Balakot, and joins the Jhelum River.

Moon, Sunlight, Snow and Mountains, view from Cedarwood Resort, KPK, Pakistan.

Nearly 8km from Naran and situated at the height of 10,578 feet (3,224 meters) above sea level, Saiful Muluk is the most beautiful lake in the Kaghan Valley. Offering splendid views of the Peak of Malika Parbat (Mountain) this lake is a water source for River Kunhar.

We visited Saiful Muluk on 16th September 2015, the pleasant smell and the pollution free environment, make us feel that we are in some other world. The weather is sort of undefinable as the wind is cold and the areas where there are clouds and shade it feels very cold but at the area where the sun is shining it feels too hot. The water of the lake was cold, but we all were enjoying it very much. The water is too clear and reflection of nearby mountain seen in the lake is amazing, it feels like a huge mirror lying on the ground.

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Cecil Hotel

Gilgit Road, Naran Balakot Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

£48

21 Mar - 22 Mar

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Stay at this hotel in Balakot. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attraction Saif-ul-Muluk Lake is located nearby.

Pine Park Glade Resort Shogran

Thesil Balakot district Balakot Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Stay at this hotel in Balakot. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.

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Spruce Resort Khanian

CHILAS RD Balakot Gilgit-Baltistan

£71

16 Mar - 17 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this resort in Balakot. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk.

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A must sto if you wish serenity and service

An absolute wow experience

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Hilla Apartments Nathia Gali

Sajjan Gali road Abbottabad Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Stay at this apartment in Abbottabad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Lalazar Park and Pipeline Walking Track are ...

Inayat's House Abbottabad

Abbottabad Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Stay at this holiday home in Abbottabad. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and in-room jetted baths. Popular attractions Shimla Peak and Lady Garden ...

Blue Pine Retreat

Upper Nathia Gali Road, Abbottabad Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Stay at this cottage in Abbottabad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Lalazar Park and Mushkpuri Peak are located ...

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Saif-ul-Muluk Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Saif-ul-Muluk Lake during your travels in Balakot. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's glaciers.