Lake Saiful Muluk Kaghan Valley
Lake Saiful Muluk is a legendary high altitude alpine glacial lake sitting at 3224 meters near Naran famous for turquoise waters Malika Parbat views and fairy folklore.
ExploreAnsoo Lake Kaghan Valley
Naran, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Overview
Situated at a soaring elevation of 4247 meters above sea level in the high Himalayan mountain wilderness near Malika Parbat in Kaghan Valley Mansehra District Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ansoo Lake Teardrop Lake is one of Pakistans most famous and challenging high altitude glacial lakes. Named Ansoo after its remarkable resemblance to a human teardrop Ansoo translates to tear in Urdu and Punjabi this pristine high altitude alpine body of water sits cradled inside a steep snow covered crater ridge directly behind Malika Parbat. Accessible via a demanding wilderness trek starting from Lake Saiful Muluk or Mahandri Manor Valley Ansoo Lake offers experienced trekkers an extreme high altitude adventure featuring frozen snow basin views ice floes rugged cliff edges and unpolluted alpine solitude.
Highlights
- Iconic high altitude teardrop-shaped glacial lake sitting at a soaring 4247 meters elevation
- Named Ansoo due to its natural human teardrop shape framed by steep snow ridges
- Located high in the alpine wilderness behind Malika Parbat peak in Kaghan Valley
- Extreme wilderness trekking destination accessible via Lake Saiful Muluk or Manor Valley
- Features crystal clear frozen waters snow basin crater edges and high altitude solitude
Things To Do
- Trek through steep snow fields and rocky ridges from Lake Saiful Muluk basecamp
- Photograph the breathtaking teardrop shaped lake from the upper crater ridge
- Experience high altitude mountain wilderness hiking along the shadow of Malika Parbat
- Observe frozen ice floes and turquoise water reflections inside the high mountain crater
- Capture stunning landscape photos of surrounding snow-capped Himalayan mountain peaks
Local Transportation
Accessible via a 4x4 jeep drive from Naran to Lake Saiful Muluk, followed by a demanding 6 to 8 hour steep uphill trek to the Ansoo Lake crater rim.
Accommodation
Day trip trek starting from basecamp hotels in Naran town or Lake Saiful Muluk camping tents (no shelter or huts exist at the lake).
Food & Cuisine
Trekkers must carry personal high-energy trail food including dry fruits, chocolates, energy bars, boiled eggs, water bottles, and thermos tea.
Safety Information
Highly strenuous and technical high altitude trek. Wear sturdy waterproof trekking boots, carry a personal medical kit, hire a licensed local guide, and carry warm windproof layers to prevent altitude sickness and hypothermia.
Travel Tips
Leave Lake Saiful Muluk basecamp extremely early at 4:00 AM or 5:00 AM to reach the crater rim before midday fog and high-altitude clouds obscure the lake view.