Saif ul Muluk Lake in Kaghan Valley
The lake is located in the northern end of Kaghan Valley. At an altitude of 3,224 m (10,578 feet) above sea level, it is amongst one of the highest lakes in Pakistan. The lake rests under the foot hills of mighty Malika Parbat mountain, whose reflection shines in the lake and gives an awesome captivation. It is speculated that an underground river empties into the lake; which is why its depth is unknown. Malika Parbat at 5,290 metres (17,356 ft) is the highest mountain in Kaghan valley. The lake is accessible by a 14 km jeep road from Naran (which is accessible by a metalled road from Mansehra via Balakot and Kaghan) during the summer months. On foot, the trek from Naran to the lake takes about 4-6 hours. The water is clear with a slight green tone. The clarity of the water comes from the multiple glaciers all around the high basin feeding the lake which provides a good scenery. The lake also lies on the path of another high altitude lake called Ansoo Lake or Ansoo Jheel. The lake is famous for its fairytale of Saiful Maluk written by the famous poet Mian Muhammad Baksh.
