Lake Saif-ul-Muluk

Saif-ul-Muluk is located in Kaghan Valley at a distance of 8km from Naran at an altitude of 10,578 feet. It is one of the main sources of the Kunhar River and also one of the highest lakes in Pakistan.

How to Access Saif-ul-Muluk Lake

It is located at 9 kilometers from the Naran town. There are two main glaciers in the passage toward the lake. So, in winter season, it becomes difficult to access the lake. However, in summer season, lake is easily accessible using jeep, hired from Naran main bazaar. It takes 30 to 45 minutes to get the destination by jeep. For adventure-lovers, 2-3 hours trekking can be performed to access lake. Trekking is the most favorite to access this lake as there is a number of beautiful spots on the way. You also have to cross two glaciers if visited before the month of September.

Sources of Water

Saif-ul-Muluk lake is formed by glacial water in the form of streams coming from the Malika Parbat and surrounding peaks. It becomes the part of the Kunhar River in Naran. Lake is also home of large brown trout weighing up to 7 kg.

Highest Peak in Kaghan Valley

Malika Parbat is the highest mountain at the elevetion of 17,360 feet in the Kaghan Valley. It can be easily seen from lake Saif-ul-Muluk. It would be your luck to see its peak, if not covered with clouds.

Legend of Saiful Muluk

The Lake Saif-ul-Muluk was named after a legendary prince from the tale of Saiful Muluk. Legend was about the Egyptian Prince Saiful Maluk who fell in love with a fairy princess. He was a rich person and had got lot of wealth from his forefathers. One night, Prince saw a lake and a fairy in his dream. His father advised to ignore her as she was not human. Ignoring the advice of his water, he came here and fallen in love with that fairy, whose name was princess Badi-ul-Jamal. After that, both of them remained there. You can hear the real story from the local persons near the lake.

About Kaghan

Kaghan Valley, a scenic wonderland, is at height of beauty among many beautiful valleys in Hazara in the Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa, Pakistan. It is one hundred and sixty kilometers long valley in the Lower Himalayan mountain range, having an elevation of 2,134 feet to 13,690 feet at Babusar Pass.