Islamabad to Naran Kaghan Car Hire
250 km via N-15 Kaghan Valley Road · approximately 5 hours · home of Lake Saif-ul-Malook and Babusar Top, with professional 4WD chauffeur service.
Islamabad to Naran Car Rental
Naran is the gateway to the Kaghan Valley, one of Pakistan's most scenic alpine destinations. The route from Islamabad passes through Abbottabad and follows the Kunhar River up the N-15 through Balakot, Paras, Kawai, and Shogran before reaching Naran (elevation 2,409 m). Whether you need to rent a car Islamabad to Naran for business or leisure, our all-inclusive intercity service covers driver, fuel, and tolls.
From Naran, our drivers can take you further to Lake Saif-ul-Malook (4 km jeep track from Naran) and Babusar Top (altitude 4,173 m, requires 4WD). All vehicles for this route are 4WD-capable.
Saif-ul-Malook Lake panorama in spring — accessible from Naran town
Best Cars for Islamabad to Naran
4WD is highly recommended for Naran due to mountain roads. Required for Babusar Top and Saif-ul-Malook lake track.
What to Know Before Your Naran Trip
Best season
June to September is peak season. July–August sees the most visitors and scenic waterfalls. The Babusar Top road typically opens in late June and closes by September end.
Key highlights
Shogran (1,900 m) for meadows and views, Siri Paye for trekking, Naran Bazaar, Lake Saif-ul-Malook, Lulusar Lake, and Babusar Top (4,173 m).
Road conditions
The N-15 highway is paved from Islamabad to Naran. Beyond Naran towards Babusar Top, the track is unpaved and requires 4WD. Our drivers know alternate routes when sections are washed out.
Plan 3–5 days
A day-trip is possible but not recommended — the valley deserves at least 3 nights. We offer multi-day packages covering Naran, Shogran, Saif-ul-Malook, and Babusar Top in one itinerary.
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