Kaghan is a jewel among the many beautiful valleys in the Mansehra District of Hazara in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan. This 160-kilometer-long valley is the most popular summer holiday spot for both Pakistanis as well as foreigners.
The valley features pine forests, alpine meadows, crystal-clear lakes, and cool mountain streams. Kunhar River, the main feature of the valley, is famous for its trout. Nestled along the banksll‘of the river are the towns of Balakot, Paras, Mahandari, Kaghan, and Naran. The local people are friendly and simple.
They take their herds of cattle to the high pastures of the upper Kaghan fling 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 sheep and goats. A vacation in Kaghan Valley is an unforgettable experience!