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tourist accidental car from Shogran

tourist accidental car from Shogran

04/14/2024

KDA heavy machinery moved to Shogran road and loaded the tourist accidental car from Shogran road & dispatched that to their home town Peshawar.

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کاغان کو آنے والے سیاحوں کو معلوماتی کتابچہ دے رہےہیں

کاغان کو آنے والے سیاحوں کو معلوماتی کتابچہ دے رہےہیں

04/11/2024

بالاکوٹ صوبائی حکومت کی ٹورزم پالیسی کی روشنی میں اور ڈائریکٹر جنرل کاغان ڈویلپمنٹ اتھارٹی شبیر خان کی خصوصی ہدایت پر اسسٹنٹ ڈائریکٹر پلاننگ اسد خان وادی کاغان کو آنے والے سیاحوں کو معلوماتی کتابچہ دے رہےہیں جس میں سیاحوں کے لئیے یہ معلومات درج ہیں کہ سیاحوں کے لئے کون کون سے سیاحتی مقامات کھلے ہیں سیاح کہاں رات گزار سکتے ہیں سڑکوں کی صورتحال کیا ہے ایمرجنسی کی صورت میں کن کن نمبروں پر رابط کیا جاسکتا ہے

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Kashmir Solidarity Day

Kashmir Solidarity Day

02/05/2024

Today at the KDA camp office, officers and officials joined hands in commemorating Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5th, 2024. The struggle against the Kashmiris' right to self-determination and real freedom, India's usurpation of Kashmir, the abolition of the special status of Kashmir will continue and those days will surely come when all the Kashmiri brothers and sisters will breathe in a free atmosphere where they will enjoy all kinds of freedom and Facilities will be available. Allah Almighty will not let the sacrifices of the martyrs of Kashmir go in vain and the time is not far when all Kashmiris will be able to breathe in the atmosphere of freedom.

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Batakundi acdent

Batakundi acdent

09/25/2023

Inspector KDA Mohazam khan along with KDA SFO Azhar Rasheed, Facilitating Tourists at Dabook Nalah Batakundi whose vehicle Got Major Accident while Traveling towards Babusar Top

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Clear the glaciers at Jheel Saif-ul-Malook.

Clear the glaciers at Jheel Saif-ul-Malook.

05/15/2023

Heavy machinery is working to clear the glaciers at jheel road for tourist's visit to Jheel Saif-ul-Malook.

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Important Information A fake video circulating on social media regarding tourist stucked

Important Information A fake video circulating on social media regarding tourist stucked

01/04/2023

A fake video circulating on social media regarding tourist stucked in recent avalanches in Naran. Kaghan Development Authority confirms that the video is against the facts and the footage is related to avalanche in Sikkim, India. Kaghan Development Authority shifted all tourist from Naran to safe place at balakot and there is not a single tourist in Naran. Kaghan Development Authority didn't receive any complaint/information regarding tourist stucked in avalanche. However, opening of Naran and clearance of MNJ road (N-15) is in progress and same will be communicated to public and tourist though social media by Media Cell of Kaghan Development Authority Mansehra. Media Cell, Kaghan Development Authority Mansehra.

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Caretaker Advisor to Chief Minister for Culture, Tourism, Archaeology, and Museums, KPK, Mr Zafar Mahmood visited Tourist Facilitation Center Assamabad

Caretaker Advisor to Chief Minister for Culture, Tourism, Archaeology, and Museums, KPK, Mr Zafar Mahmood visited Tourist Facilitation Center Assamabad

05/15/2023

Caretaker Advisor to Chief Minister for Culture, Tourism, Archaeology, and Museums, KPK, Mr Zafar Mahmood visited Tourist Facilitation Center Assamabad, along with the officials of tourism department. Assistant Building Inspector along with TFC staff briefed the respected guest regarding facilities available for tourist visiting Kaghan Valley.

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Weather updates

Weather updates

04/26/2023

Weather Update/Tourist Alert: Due to the weather Update shared by PDMA, recent spell of rainfall is going to commence from today and will last by the end of 1st week of May. MNJ Road is blocked from Kaghan due to avalanches for all tourist. Tourist are advised to avoid unnecessary journey in this recent spell of rainfall. For any Information or in case of any emergency please contact Deputy Commissioner Control Room Mansehra: 0997-920174 Head Office Kaghan Development Authority 0997-302115 Assistant Director Planning Kaghan Development Authority 03421456963 Environmental Protection Inspector Kaghan Development Authority. 03459622926 Tourist Facilitation Center Kaghan Development Authority 03422398311 03118983659

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Land slide on Shogran

Land slide on Shogran

12/04/2023

Land slide on Shogran road and heavy stones at different points caused heavy traffic jam for tourist. KDA's Officials along with staff and heavy machinery cleared the shogran road for easy flow of two-way traffic to facilitate the heavy influx of tourist during Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.

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(N-15) is blocked

(N-15) is blocked

09/04/2023

کاغان کے قریب گلیشیئر پھٹنے سے مین کاغان ناران روڈ ہر قسم کی ٹریفک کیلئے بند سیاح عیدالفطر کی تعطیلات میں ناران / کاغان کے سفر سے گریز کریں۔ سیاحوں کی حفاظت کو یقینی بنانے کیلئے ضلعی انتظامیہ، محکمہ سیاحت خیبرپختونخوا، ریسکیو 1122، پولیس اور کاغان ڈیویلپمنٹ اتھارٹی ترجیحی بنیادوں پر کام کررہی ہے۔ ہنگامی صورتحال سے نمٹنے کیلئے تمام محکموں کو ہدایات جاری کر دی گئیں ہیں۔ کسی بھی معلومات یا ہنگامی صورت حال میں سیاحتی ہیلپ لائن1422 پر رابطہ کیا جا سکتا ہے۔ کسی قسم کی معلومات کیلئے ان نمبرات پر رابطہ کیا جا سکتا یے۔ ڈپٹی کمشنر کنٹرول روم مانسہرہ 0997920174 ڈسٹرکٹ پولیس کنٹرول روم مانسہرہ 0997920110 اسسٹنٹ کمشنر بالاکوٹ کنٹرول روم 0997501008

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وزیراعلی خیبر پختونخوا کے مشیر برائے سیاحت و ثقافت زاہد چن زیب کا کاغان ڈویلپمنٹ اتھارٹی کے افسران کے ساتھ تعارفی اجلاس

  •  04/20/2024 12:02 AM

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کاغان ڈویلپمنٹ اتھارٹی کے بورڈ آف ڈائریکٹرز کا دوسرا اجلاس

  •  04/15/2024 06:30 PM

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Tourist Guide map

TOURIST ATTRACTION

DUDIPATSAR LAKE - A small road from Basal, passing through tight rocky corridors and deep precipices leads to the Dudipat Sar, referred to as the queen of lakes. This road from Basal to Dodipatsar is only 13 km but takes from 5-6 hours. Some parts of the journey may have to be taken over glaciers. Dudipatsar is a beautiful greenish blue and very cold water lake. Dudiptsar is another beautiful lake encircled by snow clad peaks. The deep blue Dudipat Sar, at 3,800 meters, is surrounded by green hills at about 4,800 meters, with snow patches in the shady hollows. The word “dudi” means white and “sar” means lake. This name has been given to the lake because of the white color of snow at surrounding peaks. It is one of the hardest places to reach in the valley. Its not easy to visit this lake as there is tough hike. Its gonna take you four to six hours from Besal for this lake after tough hiking and trekking. Half of this distance is steady climbing on a clear path then the valley opens out to wide, flat pastureland. The hike is rewarding, as tourists are greeted with green pastures and the lake’s blue-green waters. In the summer when the water of the lake reflects like a mirror a large number of visitors from different areas of the country come to watch the enchanting views of these lake.
LULUSAR LAKE - 48 kilometers away from Naran, on Naran-Babusar road Near Gittidas the loveliest spots to camp on this trail, just before the final grade to Babusar Top and surrounded by tall peaks is the 11,000 feet high Lulusar Lake out of which river Kunhar issues with redoubled strength to flow down the valley first as placid blue stream and then a roaring torrent until it joins the Jhelum. Lulu Sar Lake is wreathed in blue and gold wild flowers, and is the main source of river Kunhar. Lulusar is just one many high elevation lakes that sit along the crest of the ridge. Lulusar Lake is said to be one of the most tranquil spots on the Kaghan Valley, the lake is fenced by snow capped mountains whose image is reflected on the standstill blue-green waters of this approximately three kilometers long “L” shaped lake. Lulusar has very enchanting beauty and its view remains in the mind of tourist for a long time. The 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. From Gittidas the road goes on through the Babusar Pass into Gilgit. This road is one of the highest in the world.
LALAZAR - LALAZAR - Lalazar is the second visit that most tourist do when visiting Narran (Saiful Muluk is the first). Situated on the other end of Lake Saiful Muluk, over the mountain, at a distance of 21 km from Narran via Battakundi, located at 3,200m, it is a 1/2-day jeep excursion with several twists and turn. Lalazar is accessible by a muddy narrow jeep track. A jeep track from battakundi climbs up the plateau. The road to Lalazar is a typical Pakistani Mountain road, with hills on one side and a deep “Khud” (valley) on the other side. The only difference was that the “Khud” is the Kunhar River. This beautiful meadow is awash with colourful alpine flowers in spring and summer, and set amongst the cool pine forests. It is the most beautiful hill station in Kaghan Valley with itsmeadows and pine thickets. A large green plateau gives a nice view of the valley below. The views are breathtakingly beautiful at sunrise. You can find a couple of small resturants there for breakfast & refreshments. The native people & their lives are very simple. On a clear sunny day, its possible to view snow covered peak of “Falak Sonia” from Lalazar. This peak has also got a fairy tale story in its background like most of the other places in Kaghan Valley. You may also see River Kunhar flowing roughly thousands of mile below the altitude you would be standing.
ANSOO LAKE - The Ansoo lake is panoramic & beautiful. It is near Malika Parbat in the Himalayan range. The name “Ansoo” comes from its tear-like shape (the Urdu word Ansoo means teardrop). The lake is said to have been discovered in 1993 by Pakistan Air Force pilots who were flying low above the area. Earlier, the lake was not even known to the locals.
SAIFUL MULUK LAKE - At about 3000 feet above the Naran or 10,578 feet above the sea level is Fairy Tale Lake Saiful Maluk. Lake Saiful Muluk is one of the highest and most beautiful lakes in Pakistan. This lake is easily accessible by jeep or by trekking from the nearest village Naran, some 10 kilometers away in four to five hours. There is a huge glacier on the way, crossing its also fun. The whole path is very beautiful and its recommended that you walk to it. In this way you will get to appreciate the captivating beauty on the way

DUDIPATSAR LAKE - A small road from Basal, passing through tight rocky corridors and deep precipices leads to the Dudipat Sar, referred to as the queen of lakes. This road from Basal to Dodipatsar is only 13 km but takes from 5-6 hours. Some parts of the journey may have to be taken over glaciers. Dudipatsar is a beautiful greenish blue and very cold water lake. Dudiptsar is another beautiful lake encircled by snow clad peaks. The deep blue Dudipat Sar, at 3,800 meters, is surrounded by green hills at about 4,800 meters, with snow patches in the shady hollows. The word “dudi” means white and “sar” means lake. This name has been given to the lake because of the white color of snow at surrounding peaks. It is one of the hardest places to reach in the valley. Its not easy to visit this lake as there is tough hike. Its gonna take you four to six hours from Besal for this lake after tough hiking and trekking. Half of this distance is steady climbing on a clear path then the valley opens out to wide, flat pastureland. The hike is rewarding, as tourists are greeted with green pastures and the lake’s blue-green waters. In the summer when the water of the lake reflects like a mirror a large number of visitors from different areas of the country come to watch the enchanting views of these lake.
LULUSAR LAKE - 48 kilometers away from Naran, on Naran-Babusar road Near Gittidas the loveliest spots to camp on this trail, just before the final grade to Babusar Top and surrounded by tall peaks is the 11,000 feet high Lulusar Lake out of which river Kunhar issues with redoubled strength to flow down the valley first as placid blue stream and then a roaring torrent until it joins the Jhelum. Lulu Sar Lake is wreathed in blue and gold wild flowers, and is the main source of river Kunhar. Lulusar is just one many high elevation lakes that sit along the crest of the ridge. Lulusar Lake is said to be one of the most tranquil spots on the Kaghan Valley, the lake is fenced by snow capped mountains whose image is reflected on the standstill blue-green waters of this approximately three kilometers long “L” shaped lake. Lulusar has very enchanting beauty and its view remains in the mind of tourist for a long time. The 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. From Gittidas the road goes on through the Babusar Pass into Gilgit. This road is one of the highest in the world.
LALAZAR - LALAZAR - Lalazar is the second visit that most tourist do when visiting Narran (Saiful Muluk is the first). Situated on the other end of Lake Saiful Muluk, over the mountain, at a distance of 21 km from Narran via Battakundi, located at 3,200m, it is a 1/2-day jeep excursion with several twists and turn. Lalazar is accessible by a muddy narrow jeep track. A jeep track from battakundi climbs up the plateau. The road to Lalazar is a typical Pakistani Mountain road, with hills on one side and a deep “Khud” (valley) on the other side. The only difference was that the “Khud” is the Kunhar River. This beautiful meadow is awash with colourful alpine flowers in spring and summer, and set amongst the cool pine forests. It is the most beautiful hill station in Kaghan Valley with itsmeadows and pine thickets. A large green plateau gives a nice view of the valley below. The views are breathtakingly beautiful at sunrise. You can find a couple of small resturants there for breakfast & refreshments. The native people & their lives are very simple. On a clear sunny day, its possible to view snow covered peak of “Falak Sonia” from Lalazar. This peak has also got a fairy tale story in its background like most of the other places in Kaghan Valley. You may also see River Kunhar flowing roughly thousands of mile below the altitude you would be standing.
ANSOO LAKE - The Ansoo lake is panoramic & beautiful. It is near Malika Parbat in the Himalayan range. The name “Ansoo” comes from its tear-like shape (the Urdu word Ansoo means teardrop). The lake is said to have been discovered in 1993 by Pakistan Air Force pilots who were flying low above the area. Earlier, the lake was not even known to the locals.
SAIFUL MULUK LAKE - At about 3000 feet above the Naran or 10,578 feet above the sea level is Fairy Tale Lake Saiful Maluk. Lake Saiful Muluk is one of the highest and most beautiful lakes in Pakistan. This lake is easily accessible by jeep or by trekking from the nearest village Naran, some 10 kilometers away in four to five hours. There is a huge glacier on the way, crossing its also fun. The whole path is very beautiful and its recommended that you walk to it. In this way you will get to appreciate the captivating beauty on the way

About kda

  • Kaghan Development Authority was created by the Provincial Government back in 1996 through an act of the Provincial Assembly by promulgating the Kaghan Development
    Authority Act, 1996 (Act No. VIII of 1996) . The Authority has been restructured in 2020 through a new Act. According to the KDA Act 2020, the authority is a body corporate, and its affairs are governed by its Board of Authority having eleven members from Govt and private sectors.

  • Presently, the KDA exercises its jurisdiction over four Union Councils of the Balakot Tehsil of district Mansehra which include:
    i. UC Ghanool. ii. UC Kiwai iii. UC Mohandri iv. UC Kaghan. The board of Kaghan Development Authority is headed by its elected Chairman from the private members whereas the administrative powers of the authority rest with its Director-General.


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Flag Hoisting Ceremony in KDA Office Naran on the occasion of 75th Independence Day of Pakistan.

75th Independence Day celebrations by Kaghan Development Authority. Media Coverage. http://idm/&selected_id=459818209334567v

  • Date: 08/14/2021 12:00 PM
  • Location: Naran Road, Balakot, Pakistan (Map)

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STAFF

shabir khan

Director General KDA

Amin UL Hassan

Deputy Director (Admin)

Iftikhar Hussain

Assistant Director (Accounts)

Assad Shehzad

Assistant Director(Planning)

Noman Mazhar

Assistant Director (Architect)

Zahoor Ahmed

Assistant Director (Technical)

Abdul Rauf

IT Officer

Saqib Tanoli

PA (DG)

Abdul Ghani

S.Engineer (Mechanical /Transport Incharge)

Abdul Basit

Architectural Draftsman

Azhar Khan

Budget & Accounts Clerk

Zahid Hussain

Court Clerk

Zahid Khan

Assistant Building Inspector

Mohazam Ali

Environmental Protection Inspector

Sadaam Hussain

Junior Clerk

Waqar Ismail

Tax Collector

Zeeshan Javaid

Assistant Building Inspector

Faizan Zahid

Assistant Building Inspector

Muhammad Arshad

Assistant Building Inspector

Muhammad jamil

Junior Clerk

Shahab Ud Din

Sub Engineer Civil

Adil khan

Work Munshi

Contact

  • Ghazikot Township Mansehra, Mansehra, Pakistan

DIRECTOR GENERAL KAGHAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MANSEHRA CONTACT# 0997-302115