Parhena Cottages Bella Naran

About this stay

Set in Kaghan Valley (Kaghan, Shogran & Balakot), Parhena Cottages Bella Naran is a 5-star resort or lodge. Listed facilities include a restaurant, family rooms and a garden.

The feed lists 27 facilities for Parhena Cottages Bella Naran. For food and drink it names breakfast in the room, lunch, restaurant and room service.

Leisure entries: fireplace, garden and terrace. In the rooms the listing mentions balcony, free Wi-Fi, iron and ironing board, safe, slippers and TV. Services include 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security, car rental service, first aid and housekeeping.

Facilities

• 24-hour front desk
• 24-hour security
• Balcony
• Breakfast in the room
• Car rental service
• Cots
• Family rooms
• Fireplace
• First aid
• Fishing
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free car parking
• Garden
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and ironing board
• Laundry service
• Lunch

All 27 facilities

• Restaurant
• Room service
• Safe
• Slippers
• TV
• Terrace
• Toiletries
• Wake-up service
• Wheelchair accessible

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Getting there

Parhena Cottages Bella Naran is about 6.8 km in a straight line from Kaghan. The nearest airport is Gilgit Airport, about 140 km away in a straight line.

In the mountains, travel time depends far more on the road than on the distance: landslides, snow and roadworks can close passes and slow the drive, so check road conditions before setting out.

The nearest other stays in this guide are Bela Resorts Naran (same map pin), Hotel Chateau De North (1.8 km away) and The Abbott Crown Hotel Rajwal (2.2 km away). In a valley, neighbouring stays can be a short walk or a steep drive apart; check the access road.

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Good to know

Families: the facility list includes cots and family rooms.

Accessibility: the property is listed as wheelchair accessible; confirm the specific room and entrance.

Connectivity: wi-fi or internet access appears in the facility list.

Parking: car parking appears in the facility list.

Check-in: hotels in Pakistan usually ask for a passport (and visa) from foreign guests, or a CNIC from Pakistani citizens, when you arrive.

Before you book Parhena Cottages Bella Naran, check what the rate includes: breakfast, taxes and any extra-bed charge vary by room and by date. The booking page shows the inclusions for your exact dates and party.

About Kaghan Valley (Kaghan, Shogran & Balakot)

Stays in Kaghan Valley (Kaghan, Shogran & Balakot) are mostly hotels, with resorts, guest houses and serviced apartments as well.

Kaghan Valley lies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reached by road through Balakot, and the listings here cover Kaghan itself along with Shogran, Balakot, Paras and Kiwai. Travellers usually stay in Balakot as a base for the lower valley, in Shogran and Paras on the forested slopes above, or further up at Kaghan and Kiwai for access to the higher reaches. The stays in this guide are mostly hotels, with a good number of resorts and lodges, some guest houses and a serviced apartment. For planning, note that the valley road is long and mountain conditions change with the season, so allow daylight hours for the drive and check locally before travelling beyond the main settlements.

Read the Kaghan Valley (Kaghan, Shogran & Balakot) travel guide for what to do and how to get there, or browse all stays in Kaghan Valley.

Questions about Parhena Cottages Bella Naran

Distances from Parhena Cottages Bella Naran

• Naran: about 13 km in a straight line
• Neelum Valley: about 44 km in a straight line
• Muzaffarabad: about 53 km in a straight line

Straight-line distances from the stay's map position; the road is longer, and in the mountains much slower.

Getting to Kaghan Valley

Gilgit Airport is the nearest airport to Kaghan, about 146 km from the centre in a straight line. Arrivals usually continue by road, and the drive is through mountain country where conditions change with the season.

In Kaghan Valley, the setting is narrow: steep forested slopes, a fast river and a single road running through. In winter snow closes much of the valley, and outside the summer season many businesses close and snow can block the road. A steep road climbs to Naran, and the walk is also possible for those acclimatised to the height.

Around Kaghan Valley

In Kaghan Valley, Kaghan is the centre of a narrow mountain valley: steep forested slopes, a fast river and a single road running through. Naran is a small valley town that swells in summer, when it fills with visitors from the plains and the bazaar and riverside roads are busy. Buildings there are mostly simple, and the surrounding slopes are forested. At about 2,409 m the air is cool even in July, and nights are cold.

Around Kaghan Valley, Muzaffarabad sits where the Jhelum and Neelum rivers meet, a busy town in Azad Kashmir with hill views and a mountain road to the north. Neelum Valley lies nearby as well. A steep road climbs to Naran, and the walk is also possible for those acclimatised to the height. Snow can remain at the lake into early summer, and the water is cold. Lalazar is a meadow stop on that road, and the pass itself marks the valley head.

Kaghan Valley through the year

In Kaghan Valley, June to September is the best time to visit. June, July and August are the best months, while May and September are good. In summer Naran fills with visitors from the plains, and the bazaar and riverside roads are busy.

March, April and October are possible months, depending on snow. In winter snow closes much of the valley, and outside the summer season many businesses close and snow can block the road. January, February, November and December are the quietest months.

Places to stay in Kaghan Valley: what to expect

Resorts and lodges in Kaghan Valley are a fair number, mostly simple to mid-range with a few upscale options. Almost all list car parking and a 24-hour front desk, many list breakfast and a shuttle service, and some list free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a garden, while a few list family rooms, room service and air conditioning. They suit families and groups who want grounds to walk in and breakfast on site.

In Kaghan Valley, hotels form a large group, mostly simple to mid-range with a few upscale options. Almost all list car parking and a 24-hour front desk, many list a restaurant and breakfast, and some list free Wi-Fi, room service, a shuttle service and a garden, while a few list family rooms. This suits travellers who want a staffed front desk and a place to park, and families should ask specifically about family rooms.

Guest houses in Kaghan Valley are a fair number, mostly simple to mid-range. Almost all list car parking and a 24-hour front desk, many list a shuttle service, and some list free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, breakfast, room service and a garden. They suit travellers who want a small, simple base with parking and a staffed desk, and those arriving by shuttle.

Staying in Kaghan Valley: questions

How far is Gilgit Airport from Kaghan Valley?

Gilgit Airport is the nearest airport to Kaghan, about 146 km from the centre in a straight line. Arrivals usually continue by road through mountain country, where conditions change with the season.

When is the best time to visit Kaghan Valley?

June to September is the best time to visit Kaghan Valley. June, July and August are the best months, and May and September are good. March, April and October are possible depending on snow, while winter snow closes much of the valley.

What kinds of stays are there in Kaghan Valley?

Kaghan Valley has a large group of hotels, a fair number of guest houses, and a fair number of resorts and lodges. Most are simple to mid-range, with a few upscale options. Hotels and guest houses suit travellers who want parking and a staffed desk.

Do stays in Kaghan Valley commonly list parking?

Almost all hotels, guest houses, resorts and lodges in Kaghan Valley list car parking. Many hotels and resorts also list breakfast, and some list free Wi-Fi. A few hotels and resorts list family rooms, so families should ask when booking.

What is there to see around Kaghan Valley?

Around Kaghan Valley, Naran is a small valley town that swells in summer, with a bazaar and riverside roads. Lalazar is a meadow stop on the steep road to Naran, and the pass marks the valley head. Snow can remain at the lake into early summer.

Which stays in Kaghan Valley suit families?

In Kaghan Valley, a few hotels and a few resorts and lodges list family rooms, so families should ask when booking. Almost all stays list car parking and a 24-hour front desk, and many hotels and resorts list breakfast.

Is the road through Kaghan Valley open in winter?

In winter snow closes much of the valley, and outside the summer season many businesses close and snow can block the road. The setting is narrow, with a single road running through, so conditions should be checked locally before travelling.