Lake Saif-ul-Maluk

Located near the valley of Naran, at an altitude of 3,224 m (10,578 feet) Lake Saif-ul-Maluk is undoubtedly the most enchanting place in the world. The place casts such an immense impact on the onlooker that for a moment he considers himself in heaven. The famous Sufi poet Mian Muhammad Bakhsh wrote a legendary fairy tale which revolves around the lake. It tells the story of a Persian prince who came across a fairy at the lake and fell in love with her. Even now some people believe that, in full moon, fairies descend from there home in the sky, to take the a bath in the lake.

A breath taking view of the lake

Lake Saif-ul-Maluk is regarded as one of the top tourist attractions in Pakistan. The lake is accessible from Naran by a 14km long road. It can also be visited on foot from Naran which takes almost 4-5 hours. During the journey one witnesses some of the most beautiful sights and sounds of nature. The water source of this lake are the towering glaciers around it which provide it with fresh water and help to keep it clear. Although after the earth quake of 2005 in the northern areas of Pakistan, and the government's recent war against terrorism, their was a sharp decline in the number of tourists visiting the region but now the tourism industry is flourishing again. One needs a strong sense of adventure to enjoy this marvel. But believe me it is totally worth it!!

A recently built bridge

Fun Facts About Pakistan

Following are some interesting facts about Pakistan:

• Pakistan is the only Muslim nuclear state in the world.


• In 1970s Pakistan had the largest irrigation system.


• Terbella dam is one of the largest mud dams in the world.


• Siachen, situated in the northern region of Pakistan, is regarded as the world's highest battle field.


• Pakistan has world's oldest Juniper forest at Ziarat.


• Pakistan occupies 46th position on the A.T. Kearney/FP Globalization Index.


• Pakistan is the 6th most populus country in the world.


• The highest building in Pakistan is the Habeeb Bank Plaza, Karachi.


• Pakistan's first artificial setellite (Badar 1) was put into orbit on July 16, 1990.


• The largest mosque in Pakistan is Faisal Mosque situated in Islamabad.


• Pakistan is the largest producer of salt in the world.


• The first Pakistani president who took oath in Urdu was Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.


• Maulvi Abdul Haq is known as "The Father of Urdu Language.


• The national game of Pakistan is Hockey but Cricket is most popular among Pakistani people.


• Pkistani Hockey star, Safdar Abbas is regarded as the youngest hockey player in the world.


• Inzimam-ul-Haq was the first Pakistani cricketer who made 10,000 runs in ODI Cricket.


• Pakistani cricketer Hanif Muhammad is known as little master.


• Pakistani cricketer Abdul Qadir is called dancing bowler due to his peculiar bowling style.


• Benazir Bhutto was the first Muslim woman who became the prime minister of a democratic state.