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Lulusar
lake is 48
kilometers away from
Naran, on
Naran-Babusar road.
The word "sar" is
used with the name
of lake meaning
"lake".
It is wreathed in
blue and gold wild
flowers, and is the
main source of river
Kunhar. The river
then flows through
the entire Kaghan
Valley through
Jalkhand, Naran,
Kaghan, Jared, Paras
and Balakot. Near
Gittidas is the
3,353m (11,000) feet
high Lulusar Lake
out of which river
Kunhar issues anew
with redoubled
strength to flow
down the valley
first as placid blue
stream and then a
roaring torrent
until it joins the
Jhelum river.
Lulusar is the
Reminiscent of those
55 participants of
1857 war of
independence who had
been arrested near
Lulusar.
Tourist
attraction
Lulusar has very
enchanting beauty
and its view remains
in the mind of
tourist for a long
time. This lake is
much bigger in size
as compared to other
lakes around the
valley. It is
surrounded by
snowcapped hills
whose purple and
white forms are
reflected in the
green-blue waters of
the silent lake,
making it one of the
most beautiful spots
in the valley. Lake
Lalusar offers a
splendid opportunity
for fishing in dark
blue waters
surrounded by high
mountains. The
serene beauty and
peace, which
permeates the Kaghan
Valley, makes this
an ideal spot for
relaxation and
reflection.From
Gittidas the road
goes on through the
Babusar Pass into
Gilgit. This road is
one of the highest
roads in the world.
In the summer when
the water of lakes
reflects like a
mirror, a large
number of visitors
from different areas
of the country come
to enjoy the
enchanting views.
Getting to
Lulusar
A jeep can be hired
from Naran to visit
Lake Lulusar. From
Naran, Lulusar lake
can be reached at in
about four and a
half hours. The
average jeep rent
for this return-trip
is about Rs. 3,000
(US$30 appox.).
Jeeps leave Naran in
the morning so that
tourists can reach
the lake at
afternoon and spend
about an hour at
lake before
returning so that
the return journey
is completed in
daylight.
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