A picturesque snowfall destination in Pakistan, Kaghan Valley is in the Mansehra district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Between December and February, the valley is transformed into a winter wonderland. Snowfall in Naran serves as the valley’s main town, averages around 120 centimetres per year, attracting tourists year-round.
Skiing, snowboarding, and trekking are among the activities that are popular in Kaghan Valley during winter.
Saif-ul-Malook Lake, located at 3,224 metres above sea level, freezes over in the winter, creating a stunning icescape. More than 100,000 tourists visited Kaghan Valley in 2021, a 20 percent increase over the year before.
With more tourists visiting the valley, the infrastructure has improved, with better roads and accommodation facilities. Organizing snow festivals has been an important component of local efforts to promote winter tourism in Kaghan Valley, enhancing its appeal as an important snowfall destination.
