SAIF-UL-MALOOK LAKE

Splendid lake with crystal clear water surrounded by snow-covered peaks, including the majestic Malika Parbat mountain ("Queen of the mountains") which rises to 5,290 metres! The lake takes its name from Prince Saif ul Maluk, hero of a Sufi poem. Saif ul Maluk fell in love with a fairy named Badi ul Jamal ("the brightness of the moon") whom he saw in his dreams. He then undertook a long journey to find his beloved and was helped by a Muslim monk. The story then tells of the obstacles he had to face and the spiritual lessons he learned from them. Further north of the valley is another beautiful lake, Dudipatsar, which is less frequented by tourists. It is covered with snow from October to June.

Saif-ul-Malook Lake is located at an altitude of 3,224 metres. Because of the snow, it is inaccessible in winter. You can visit it between May and September and reach it by 4x4 by driving along a path of about 10 kilometres. The entry point to the road is located in the eastern part of the Naran Valley. About an hour's drive and a few cold sweats! The most sporty can reach it on foot. About 8 kilometers (three hours of ascent).