One day a saint met Saif in a street of Egypt and gave him a Sulemani cap, telling him that it will take the prince to his desired place. He then left his home to search for her, a journey that took six years to complete. When Saif saw the picture of the fairy he immediately fell in love with her. Inscribed on the treasure were two seals one bearing the image of Said and the other one being that of Badi-ul-Jamal. He had a handsome amount of treasure which he inherited from his forefathers. I have not seen the fairy, Badi-ul-Jamal, but I have witnessed the glory of God.”

It is a sight to behold! Many a night I have also seen lights, floating lights, a thousand floating lights, here on the slope, where and watched them disappear under the rocks. Every month, on the 14th night of the lunar month, the lake is like a mirror – cradling the mountains, the sky, the innumerable twinkling stars, the glowing orb of the moon – so still, so clear, you can scarcely tell the between reality and reflection. According to the locals it is a place of fairies and demons, who through the extremity of weather display their anger.Ī story teller narrated: “I have not seen the fairy, but I’ve seen the glory of God.

The same poem was translated into Urdu language by a resident of Balakot, Ahmed Hussain Mujahid. The tale was transformed into a poem by Sufi saint and Punjabi Hindko poet, Mian Muhammad Bakhsh. The story is about a prince, Saif-ul-Malook, who fell in love with a fairy princess, Badi-ul-Jamal. The history of this exquisite lake is much famous and attracts the tourists from all over the world. It is highly recommended for those who want to see the moon shining at it brightest amongst five billion stars in the sky. So do boating at your own risk! Ponies and horses are also available if one doesn’t want to travel on foot.Ĭamping at the time of the full moon is like sitting in a fairyland. The experience may be full of excitement but one should be careful because the lake’s depth is still unknown, and there aren’t rescue equipments. The weather of this divine place is extremely pleasant during day time (about 15-20 degree centigrade), whereas at night the temperature drops to three degrees centigrade.īoating facility is also available for adventure enthusiasts. The ideal time for tourists starts from June to September. The magical lake is completely frozen during winters due to heavy snowfall.

Saif Ul Malook Book Pdf 2016