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Balakot is located on the right bank of the Kunhar River in northern Pakistan. It is almost at two-thirds of the length of river from it its origin at Lake Dharam Sar deep in the Kaghan Valley, before it confluence with Jehlum River.

The lower area below Balakot, sometimes referred to as Nainsukh Valley, is temperate while Kaghan Valley above Balakot City is cold enough to turn the whole area to freezing in the winter. Kaghan valley is a pleasant summer destination. Its upper part from Naran upstream lacks the monsoon but the lower part get it well and so is forested.

Balakot has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa) with hot summers and cool winters. Rainfall in Balakot is much higher than in most other parts of Pakistan. The heaviest rainfall occurs either in late winter (February–March) associated with frontal systems, or in the monsoon season (June–August); however, all months see significant rainfall on average.

This Journey was on 23 September 2023. from Islamabad to Balakot. Balakot is 170 km from Islamabad . Travel time Approx 3 hour.

Balakot to Naran is 90 km.

Road condition Islamabad to New Balakot City 10/10.
New balakot to Kawai 7/10
Kawai to Kaghan 5/10
Kaghan to Naran 2/10
Naran to Batakundi 7/10

Night spend in Balakot . Hotel room was 12000 rs with 3 people.

Best time to visit Naran Valley is May June July till August mid.
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