Saturday, 24 October 2020
To Murree With My College Fellowes And Respectable Teachers of my College
t was held in 6 February 2019 .I was very excited to see the most beautiful
place of Pakistan .the mountain and the whole place was covered with snow .we
enjoyed a lot the beautiful weather and play with snow. me and my friends make
shopping. The most beautiful moment was when we ride on the lift .I was excited
to ride on the lift. when the instrsheebauctor told us that make pairs of two
person .then we make two two to pair of all friends. When my turn was come then
I was afraid but my friend support me and gave me courage. When we sit on lift
firstly I was very afraid but with the pass of time I overcome my afraid. then i
enjoyed a lot with my best friend . it was unforgettable event of my life. The
weather was so cold.it was unbearable but we forget the hard realities of the
winter .and we full enjoyed the memorable trip to ayubia .there was mob of
different people who where came from different place to visit ayubia .because it
is the one of the beautiful place of Pakistan .we make beautiful an un
forgettable picture with teacher, friends and class fellows. after that trip
When I open the album of picture then I really enjoy by remembering the
unforgettable trip to ayubia we enjoyed delicious lunch there in ayubia. Report
this ad I think ayubia is the most beautiful place of Pakistan .we buy different
gift to our families and after that we comeback to our homes.
Tuesday, 19 May 2020
A guide to visiting the Kalash Valley
The Kalash Valley (also called Kalasha Valley) is home to the famous Kalash people, a unique people said to be descendants of the armies of Alexander the Great. The Kalash Valleys consist of three mountain valleys in the KPK province of Pakistan.
Cut off from the world and saved from Muslim invaders by their location in three remote mountain valleys, the Kalash people are a cultural world apart from the predominantly Muslim population of Pakistan. The colorful Kalash people are animists, not Muslims, make their own wine, and have a plethora of other unique traditions and festivals.
Below you can find a guide to the Kalasha Valleys, including information on Kalasha culture, which of the Kalash Valleys to visit, how to get to the valleys from Chitral, and much more about visiting the valley and spending time with the Kalash people.
Blue eyes like this are common throughout the Kalash Valleys
Which Kalash Valley to visit
Before you go, you must decide which of the three Kalasha Valleys you want to visit:
- Bumburet – The most developed valley in terms of facilities, and most popular with domestic tourists.
- Rumboor – Small villages in Rumboor are less developed and more popular with foreign tourists. Unlike Bumburet, Rumboor is still predominantly Kalash.
- Birir – The least developed Kalasha Valley, and sees the least visitors.
I suggest you visit either Rumboor or Birir, as Bumburet has undergone a Disneyfication process, and is less Kalash and more Murree at this point. The percentage of the population that is Kalasha is also much lower in Bumburet.
The road into the Kalash Valleys
Kalash culture
As stated above, the Kalash people are not Muslim. Their unique culture and traditions predate Islam by some years, and the Kalash people can best be described as animist, although some scholars believe their religion can be linked to ancient Hinduism.
Unfortunately, their unique culture is diminishing. Many non-Kalash have started living in the valleys. Roughly 50% of Kalash people have converted to Islam for a variety of reasons, usually related to financial struggles, marital obstacles, and societal pressures.
I spoke to several young Kalash girls who had one friend whose parents recently converted to Islam (automatically making their daughter Muslim, too). The girls were still friends, but the parents weren’t happy with this; many Muslims don’t agree with local culture and traditions.
Luckily, many of the Kalash people work to keep their culture alive. Kalasha women still wear their traditional dress, and there are many Kalash festivals celebrating and showcasing Kalasha culture. If you plan on visiting one of these festivals, make sure to read about responsible tourism in the Kalasha Valleys below.
How to get from Chitral to the valleys
Chitral is the starting point for getting to the Kalasha Valleys. Regardless of which valley you want to visit, the way of getting there by public transport is generally the same.
Direct Jeeps from Chitral to the three different valleys leave around 13:00 from near Bank Alfalah in the center of Chitral. These Jeeps charge 200 – 300 Rs per person. However, Jeeps go to Birir only when there is demand.
If you don’t want to travel during the middle of the day, there are shared cars going to the valleys in the early morning and late afternoon. To find a shared car, head to the Chitral central bus stand (the partially covered area with minibusses and shared cars), and get a shared car to Ayun. Ayun is about an hour from Chitral, and a seat costs 100 Rs or 600 Rs for the whole car.
The central bus stand. Cars to Ayun can be spotted in the back on the left side, sitting close to the road.
From Ayun, shared cars and Jeeps go to the different valleys once full. They charge 100 Rs per personfor the bumpy ride to your valley of choice, although cars might charge a bit more depending on the day’s demand (or lack thereof).
If there are no transport options available when you arrive Ayun, a private hire should cost no more than 1000 – 1200 Rs to any of the valleys. However, if you wait for a while, it’s usually possible to fill up a car with other travelers and locals who are going to the valleys. From Ayun, it will take one to two hours to any of the valleys.
As of 2019, to enter the Kalash Valleys, foreigners have to pay 600 Rs per person “for the welfare of the Kalash people”.
Drying out homegrown walnuts to store for winter
What to do in the Kalasha Valleys
If you’re visiting the Kalash Valley during one of the festivals, there will be plenty of feasts for the eyes. Dance, drink and be amazed at the colorful rituals and clothes on display. The festival times in Kalash Valley are:
- Chilam Joshi – May
- Uchau – Autumn, usually September
- Choimus – Two weeks around the winter solstice
However, if you visit outside of festival time, there’s not that much in the way of official things to do. The valleys are a place to sit and enjoy a bit of nature, and while away the hours chatting to and hanging out with the local people. Aim to learn a bit about their culture, not check sights off of a bucket list.
Playing games with some boisterous Kalasha girls
It used to be that your movements were restricted if visiting the Kalasha Valleys. Foreign travelers were assigned police escorts upon entering any of the valleys.
However, new tourism policies have been implemented, and you are now more free to wander around without an escort. You can hike around any of the valleys, visit small villages deeper in the valleys than previously accessible, or even hike from one valley to the other. Ask at your guesthouse or homestay for more information.,
Wandering along the road through Rumboor
Mobile networks in the Kalasha Valleys
If you need to have phone signal or internet while in Kalash, make sure to get yourself a Telenor SIM card. It’s the only network provider operating in the Kalasha Valleys.
Can’t complain about the view from the porch of Kalash Home Guest House in Rumboor!
Where to stay in the Kalash Valley
Bumburet
This valley has several hotels and guest houses and is becoming less Kalash and more Muslim by the day. Luckily, there are still several Kalash-run guesthouses where you can get your dose of local culture. Kalash House is a basic but friendly guesthouse in Brun that also offers camping space, and there are two more Kalash-owned guesthouses nearby in case it’s full: Kalash Galaxy and Kalash View
Rumboor
Rumboor only has three guest houses, and the most homely of the lot is Kalash Home Guest House. If you’re driving into Rumboor, it will be on your left at the start of Grom village—you can’t miss it! Run by the amiable Engineer Khan, the food is delicious, the family is friendly, and the location great.
Rooms are 2000 – 3000 Rsper person, depending on the season. Food is usually included in the price, and you can buy homemade wine for 1,000 Rs per 1.5 liters if Engineer isn’t in the mood to drink with you.
If it’s full, you can try Kalash Indigenous Guesthouse, also in Rumboor.
Birir
More remote and with little in the way of facilities, I only know of Irfan Guesthouse in Guru village from the Pakistan Traveller Guidebook, the most comprehensive guidebook for Pakistan available.
Get a copy of the Pakistan Traveler Guidebook here for more information on traveling in the Kalash Valleys and other parts of Pakistan.
A colorful combination with one of the Kalasha girls I befriended
Responsible tourism in the Kalash Valley
The Kalasha Valleys are naturally and culturally beautiful, but beauty can easily be eroded by the onset of mass tourism. To do your part to preserve the beauty of the area, and ensure your tourism has a positive effect, please keep the following things in mind:
- Stay in a hotel/guesthouse run by a Kalasha person or family. Little of the tourism money that flows to the valleys end up in Kalasha pockets, so this is how you can ensure it does!
- Ask before taking photos. There’s no doubt that the Kalasha people, particularly the women, are stunning. However, many women are averse to being photographed (outside of festivals). I’ve also heard tensions are growing between the Kalash and outsiders, partially because of the way domestic tourists arrive and start snapping photos of women and children without asking or showing any kind of consideration. Instead of creeping on the women, befriend them, talk for a while, then ask for a photo.
- Enjoy the natural products, not packaged snacks. There are plenty of native fruits, vegetables, and nuts growing around the valleys. Snack on those, rather than contributing to the sorry state of plastic waste afflicting the valleys. And, of course, collect your trash, don’t throw it on the ground.
- Drink the local wine and tara responsibly. It’s poor form to show up as a guest in someone’s area, then get utterly shitfaced, loud, and destructive on their alcohol. If you can’t handle your drink, limit your consumption. It means more for those of us who can control ourselves.
Police registration for foreigners in Chitral and the Kalash Valley
You don’t have to register with the police in Chitral anymore. Foreigners are no longer assigned a guard when visiting the Kalash Valleys. When you travel to Chitral, you will register and get a FRO either at Lowari Tunnel or after Shandur Pass, depending on the route you take.
There are several police checkpoints on the way to the valley, and you might have to register when you arrive in the Kalash Valleys.
So there you have it, a complete guide to the Kalash Valleys with everything you need to know. Let me know in the comments if anything has changed.
Naran Valley a Paradise on Earth
Naran (Urdu: ناران ) is a medium-sized town in upper Kaghan Valley in Mansehra District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is located 119 kilometers (74 mi) from Mansehra city at the altitude of 2,409 meters (7,904 ft).It is located about 65 kilometers (40 mi) away from Babusar Top. It is a popular tourist attraction locally as well as international.
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| Naran Town |
Climate
Naran has a humid continental climate (Koppen Climate Classification Dfb).[3] There is significant rainfall in summers and heavy snowfall in winters. The region is Alpine in geography and climate, with forests and meadows dominating the landscape. The weather usually remains cloudy throughout the year. During winters the temperature often remains below 0°C with heavy snowfall. In summers the temperature rarely exceeds 15°C with heavy rainfall. Naran remains busy in summer, starting earlier, and tourism is extending up to late in the fall. The average annual temperature in Naran is 10.1°C.
Tourism in Naran
Naran Kaghan is famous as a tourist destination, owing to its pleasant
weather in peak season every year thousands of tourists rush to explore
the valley. It is also the gateway to Gilgit Hunza in Summers by Babusar
Pass. Naran Bazaar is very crowded in summers with hotels and
restaurants offering their services. In 2020, government expects that 5
million tourists will explore the valley.
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| Lush Green valley |
Things to do In Naran
Naran is one of the most famous towns in the country because of its scenic views. Thousands of people including photographers, tourists, trekkers, nature-lovers visit this place of Pakistan annually. Whether you are planning to visit this iconic place with friends, family or someone special, you make many unforgettable memories here.
We offer many excellent Naran Kaghan Tour Packages so you can enjoy the beautiful journey at the affordable pricing. Road to Naran Kaghan Valley gives a nice impact on its visitor’s heart with some beautiful views of Himalayan Mountains. It leads the journey by passing through beautiful water streams all the way till Naran Valley of Kaghan.
Moreover, for the ease of travelers government built the new motorway to minimize the distance for Naran valley. However, the highway is till the Abbottabad right and still under construction for further distance to escape the traffic hurdle of Abbottabad market. Following are some of the most attractive and must-visit places of Naran Kaghan Valley, so let’s have a look on them!
Lake Saif-ul-Malook
According to a report, lake Saif-ul-Malook is considered the fifth-best tourist place in the country. The lake is flooded with a mesmerizing beauty, pleasant atmosphere, and lovely views. It attracts numerous tourists from all around the world every year. The best time to visit this place is from May to September.
In Winter season, the lake is covered with snow and roads are blocked due to heavy snowfall. The lake also has brown trout fish, the iconic view of Malika Parbat – the highest peak of Kaghan Valley. Moreover, you can also do boating in daytime and camping at night under the beautiful blue sky, covered with millions of stars and bright moon making it shiny Milkyway.
However, the lake is hidden in the mountains of mighty Himalaya with the sky-high elevation of 10,499 ft (3,224 m) above sea level. It can easily be reached by the jeep ride from Naran valley till Saif Ul Malook lake in 30 minutes with some pleasuring views of the valley and the avalanches on the way.
Furthermore, one can trek to the lake as well for around 3 hours. After reaching and exploring the lake, the beauty of the lake and the views around can take one’s heart to another world making it one of the most famous tourist destination of the country.
Lulusar Lake
Another beautiful destination of Pakistan is Lulusar lake which is located in the Kaghan Valley. The place is a quite popular tourist attraction because of its highest mountain peaks. The high mountains are covered with snow, giveaway a breathtaking view for the visitors.
The middle of the summer season is the perfect time to visit this place as there are less snow and more greenery. As the lake is situated in the national park of Lulusar Dudipatsar, animals like foxes, black bears, hawks, Himalayan snowcock, lynx, and marmots can be seen. Moreover, enthusiasts can experience hiking and can stay there for a night or so if they want to.
You can hire people to set some camps for you and your mates. Road to reach this amazing destination is metaled and in quite a good condition. Furthermore, the way to this mighty lake gives some breathtaking views all the way till the destination, passing by some beautiful waterfalls and crossing some water streams coming from the glaciers.
The lake located 3,410 m (11,190 ft) above the sea level with around 50 km away from Naran valley that can be covered in around 1 and a half-hour of the drive. Moreover, this mighty Lulusar Lake is the main water source for the river of Naran Valley, Kunhar river.
Babusar Top
The Babusar top is also known as Babusar Pass which is situated at the north of Kaghan Valley. Actually it is the Pass that connects Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan with Gilgit Baltistan region in Northern Pakistan. This is the highest place in the region which can be easily visited by cars and jeeps.
Just like above-mentioned places, you can visit this place during the summer. The place offers mesmerizing and beautiful view during the summer season. But make sure to stay safe as the place is with high altitude and it gets colder above. As the Babusar Pass is situated at sky altitude of 4,173 m (13,700 ft) above sea level. Moreover, this is the last point of Naran Kaghan Valley.
Lalazar
The beautiful tourist destination is located near Naran in the Batakundi village of Kaghan Valley. The place is flooded with wildflowers, fir forest, and pine, making it a lush green meadow. On one side of the area is deep valley near to the Kunhar River. On the other side, you can enjoy the beautiful view of the hills with the dark alpine woods. People come here from across the globe to appreciate its beauty.
Also, you can see “Falak-Sonia,” (snow-covered peak) from this place. One can go to see this astonishing destination by having a thrilling muddy jeep ride through small one jeep track. This road can be dangerous during the raining time as it will become slippery because of mud. We offer the best Naran Tour Packages so you can enjoy without any hassle.
Ansoo Lake
In the list for the next destination, we have Ansoo Lake to list on the best places to visit in Naran Kaghan Valley. This piece of nature, Ansoo lake is located sky high in the Himalayas with the elevation 4,250 m. One can reach this hidden gem of nature by having trekking adventure.
The first traveler has to reach Saif Ul Malook lake by bumpy jeep ride and then 2 hours of horse riding in the upper Himalayan region. After that 1 hour trekking to the Lake Ansoo. Moreover, this name was given on the basis of the shape that the lake has. Ansoo means Tear as the lake is in Tear Shaped.
One can have some breathtaking views from the lake and capture that in their heart for a lifetime. Furthermore, the best time to visit this lake is from June till August as in other months, the destination receives heavy snowfall that could be dangerous for trekkers. So get your trek lover friends to get on the journey in this part of Himalaya.
Dudipatsar Lake
Next, on the list, we got Dudipatsar lake for the adventure lover in the far north of Naran Kaghan valley. Dudipatsar means White Mountains Lake because of the peaks around the lake that are covered under the white shawl of snow all over the year.
Moreover, this lake is famous as The Queen of Lakes in Pakistan because of it majestic beauty. One can travel to this destination by going through a drive till Jalkhad in Naran valley. After drive travel has to enjoy the trekking of 4-5 hours through breathtaking views.
It is recommended to visit this piece of nature during June till august as the best time. Afterward, the destination receives heavy snowfall that can make a problem for the visitor and can be stuck over there. This lake has an elevation of 3800 m with the lush green pastures all around. To convince you, travel mates, to visit this majestic destination in the Naran Kaghan valley of Pakistan.
Siri Paye Meadows
In the Naran Kaghan tour packages 2019, we have some more to offer to the wanderers. Last but not least, we have Siri Paye meadows in the Shogran valley of Naran Kaghan region. Travelers can reach this beautiful destination by having a jeep ride of 1 hour from the famous Kewai waterfalls.
The thrilling jeep passes all the way through the dense alpine woods with breathtaking and marvelous views that can leave a strong impact of nature. After this adventurous jeep ride, one has to walk for around 15 minutes to reach the plains with the lush green pasture as the feet of Makra peak. The lush green plateau has the height of 3,060 m from sea level. Nature lovers can have a camping night at the top to capture the shiny Milky Way with some best camping views.
Except for then the meadows, one can also enjoy the beauty of Shogran valley. Explore the village with beautiful views around and get foggy at night that one cannot even see anything.
So grab your backpack, convince your friends, workmates, or family to visit this variety of destinations in Naran Kaghan Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. We SEE Pakistan tours have a variety of Naran Kaghan tour packages 2019 in our list, so grab one and set the journey towards mountains of Himalayas to explore and feel the nature.
2020 Best Pics Of Naran
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