Balakot After Earthquake - stock photo

Moving almost 30 KMs away from Mansehra City, there is the first special place to see and enjoy and to take the 1st stay of the tour.At a distance of 72 km from Abbottabad, Balakot is the gateway to Kaghan Valley. It takes about one and half hours to reach Balakot from Abbottabad, passing through the busy town of Mansehra. The journey between Mansehra and Balakot is a charming experience. The black top road winds through beautiful hills and the thick forest of Batrasi. Views from Batrasi towards Kaghan Valley are spectacular. Balakot is a small town located on the bank of Kunhar River yet has tremendous historical significance.This is very beautiful area. The river named as KUNHAR and plays the most important role in the beauty of this area. This area is full of pine trees. When traveling to BALAKOT you will find a lot of beautiful things to see, very attractive things to enjoy. You can also go to the place named as BATRASSI, which is in way of BALKOT but you will have to change your way a little to get there.