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Where it all began, Dodi Patsar

Series 1: A self narrated guide to Places I visited

Dodi patsar, means something related to milk in the local language, which kind of fits, if you are visually creative :), this lake is in upper kaghan valley , off old gilgit road... this is an undisturbed piece of land... very few people go there...u have to trek for about 7-8 hrs to be here.

This was my first camping trip back in 2004, was loads of fun... a memorable experience!!

A Must visit for enthusiasts, college students not that suitable for ladies as there are no hotels or washrooms, and you can not come back in 1 day, ideal time is to plan 3 days trip from Naran, can be done in 2 days, but 2 nights are bound to be spent in the open.

To reach there you first have to go to Naran, in north of Pakistan, The Kaghan valley is a valley in the Mansehra District of the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan. It has a reputation as a place of great natural beauty. This valley also suffered from the earthquake disaster on 8th of October 2005 last year.
The Valley extends for 155 km rising from an elevation of 2,134 metres to its highest point, the Babusar Pass, at 4,173 metres. The local population is friendly and easygoing and speaks Hindko (a language spoken by the hill people in Hazara), Pushto, and/or Urdu. The region is Alpine in geography and climate, with forests and meadows dominating the landscape below peaks that reach over 17,000 feet.

Its mountains, dales, lakes, water-falls, streams and glaciers are still in an unbelievable pristine state. It is indeed an unspoiled paradise! This is why it can be a deeply satisfying experience to spend a few days in Kaghan. Kaghan is at its best during summer (months ranging from May to September). In May the temperature is: maximum 11 C and minimum 3 C. From the middle of July up to the end of September the road beyond Naran is open right up to Babusar Pass. Movement is restricted during the monsoon and winter seasons. The Kaghan area can reached by road via the towns of Balakot, Abbottabad and Mansehra. In Balakot, one may find buses and other transports to reach Kaghan or Naran.
just see what an ideal spot to set camps, you might see a lot of foreigners here, camping and may be sunbathing ;)



Fishing is the chief sport in Kaghan. Brown Trout and Mahasheer are stocked in pure silvery waters between Kaghan and Naran. The Kunhar river trout is considered to be the best throughout the sub-continent. Fishing licenses are issued by the 'Fisheries Department at Naran' or by the 'Trout Hatchery' at Shinu(in Naran, near the centeral bridge/bazar, going up towards the road to the Saif-ul-Malook lake)