KAGHAN – VALLEY OF LAKES & GLACIERS
A jewel among the many beautiful valleys in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa formerly also known as North West Frontier Province (N.W.F.P.) of Pakistan. This 160 kilometer long valley is most popular summer holiday destinations for both Pakistanis as well as foreigners. Valley features pine forests, alpine meadows, crystal clear lakes and cool mountain streams.
Kunhar River is the main feature of the valley famous for its trout fish.
Along the banks of the river are the towns of Balakot, Paras, Mahandari, Kaghan, Naran, Batakundi, Barwai & Baiser. The local people are friendly and simple.
Gujar nomads
One of the most interesting features of the Kaghan Valley. They take their herds of cattle to the high pastures of the upper Kaghan Valley in spring and bring them down again in autumn. While going to Kaghan you will find them camped along the road in their traditional tents or moving up and down the valley with their herds of pack animals, sheep and goats.
