Lake Saif Ul Malook | The Lake Of Fairies

Lake Saif ul Malook is one of the most scenic places in Pakistan. Every year thousands of visitors visit this serene beautiful place and enjoy the blessings of Almighty Allah.

Lake Saif ul Malook is very famous among the people of Pakistan because of its mystical tales and stories about fairies and princes. Lake Saif ul Malook is named after an Egyptian prince who fell in love with a princess named Badri ul Jamala.
Famous sufi poet Mian Muhammad Bakhsh wrote a poetry book named Saif ul Malook.

This mountainous lagoon is considered one of the highest lakes in Pakistan. Its elevation is approximately 3224 meters above sea level. (source)
One can imagine the beauty of the magnificently beautiful mountainous lake by its height.

Location of Lake Saif ul Malook

This beautiful lagoon is at the northernmost corner of Kaghan Valley in the most beautiful district of Pakistan. i.e. Mansehra.

Is Lake Saif ul Mulook accessible in winter?

Lake Saif ul Mulook is accessible in summer, while in winter, the heavy snowfall separates the lake from the mainland area, so access is limited from November to March.
While April to October are the months in which this beautiful lake welcomes thousands of visitors.

Journey to the Lake of Saif ul Malook

For a karachiete, this memorable Journey starts from the airport or Sohrab Goth Bus terminal.
A 20-hour restless journey will lead you to Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.
From Islamabad, one may travel privately or choose local transport to reach destiny.
Islamabad to Mansehra motorway has made it very easy to reach Naran and Kaghan.
You will reach Mansehra in just 3 hours and the next journey will lead you to Naran in just two more hours.

Depth of the Lake Saif ul Malook

Lake Saif ul Mulook is almost 113ft of depth and has occupied an area of almost 2.80 square km.

The beauty of the Lake of Saif ul Malook

Under the Malika Tarbat, the mighty peak, this beautiful icy lake seems amazing. Water from glaciers makes the lake temperature below 10 degrees. The unparalleled charm makes it more than just beautiful.
The dawn and dusk are damn amazing to enjoy at the lake of fairies. Its days are shining as well as nights. Many tourists have witnessed the starry sky and Milky Way galaxy there. Now you can imagine how worthy is to visit the Saif ul Malook Jheel.

Things to do at Lake Saif ul Malook

Lake Saif ul Mulook entertains its people in many ways. Some of the activities to do are:

• Camping
• Fishing
• Hoteling
• Boating
• Trekking

Camping at the Lake of Fairies

Camping at the lake of fairies is one of the most aesthetic things to do. The lucky ones get the full moon night camping. People enjoy the weather and starry nights of the lake.

Boating at Saif ul Mulook

Boating is also available at the lake at affordable rates. There are merely 3 thousand rupees for 10 personal boat rides.

Trekking at the Lake

Lake Saif ul Malook trekking is just unforgettable. A half an hour trail that leads the visitor to the lake is the most adventurous part of the tour.
One must have to be very fit for this adventure.

The other way to reach the lake is jeep riding. Jeep riding is also adventurous and dangerous. Some people literally cry while riding on those jumpy and bumpy high-hill roads. It’s definitely not everyone’s cup of tea.

Hoteling

Hoteling is not possible at the lake, but there are some small food stalls where you can have fries for temporary appetite satisfaction.
For proper hoteling, you have to go to the place where you start jeep driving or trekking.

To Sum Up

Jheel Saif ul Malook is one of the most visited places in Pakistan. You will enjoy it and definitely will forget to come back once you go there.
Days there will be remarkable, and unforgettable.
Now, what are you waiting for? Go, Pack your bag for the heavenly-beautiful trip.
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