Sharan Forest
A night camping in the Sharan forest above Paras, with an optional hike towards Manshi Top.
- Duration
- 2 days
- Highest point
- 2,400 m
- Season
- April to October
- Level
- Easy, optional hike
Rs 9,900 per person from Islamabad
Reserve seats
About this trip
Sharan is a forest valley above Paras in the Kaghan region: meadows, streams and tall trees, with almost no hotels.
We camp in the forest and the fit ones walk up towards Manshi Top for the view.
Day by day
- Night before
Lahore departure
Pick-up at 11:30 pm.
- Day 1
Into the forest
Breakfast at Balakot or Kiwai, jeeps from Paras to Sharan, explore the forest, optional hike towards Manshi Top. Bonfire and camp.
- Day 2
Home
Stops at Kiwai waterfall and Khanpur Dam, Islamabad drop-off, Lahore by 11:30 pm.
Upcoming dates
What the price covers
Included
- Air-conditioned Coaster or Grand Cabin for the whole trip
- Camps or huts in Sharan forest for one night.
- Breakfast and dinner every day
- Trip leader and local guides
- First-aid kit
- Toll taxes and parking
Not included
- Lunch on the road
- Activity tickets such as rafting, chairlifts, zip-lines and cable cars
- Personal shopping, snacks and tips
- Shared local jeeps where the plan mentions them
What to bring
- Walking shoes with good grip
- A litre of water
- A warm layer, even in summer
- Cap and sunscreen
- A small backpack
- Your original CNIC, or passport
- A warm jacket for the nights
- Your personal medicines
- A power bank
- A light rain jacket
Safety on this trip
Mountain roads and jeep tracks. Our drivers know these valleys, the group stays together after dark, and your trip leader decides when rivers, roads or weather are not safe.
On this trip
Questions about this trip
How do I pay and how much is the deposit?
A deposit holds your seats and the balance is paid before departure. Pay by bank transfer, JazzCash, easypaisa or cash at our office, then send us the screenshot.
Do children pay?
Children under two travel free. Ask us about prices for older children.
What if I need to cancel?
Tell us as early as you can. The cancellation and refund terms are written on your booking before you pay the deposit.