According to reports, the women were taking selfie near the popular lake when avalanche fell on them killing them on the spot. Locals rushed to the spot and made attempts to rescue them but the women were already dead.
There were identified as Sumbul, Hina and Rukhshan and hailed from Karachi and were on a tour. The bodies of the victims were handed over to their heirs.
Tourists have often complained about the ‘dangerous and rough’ road leading to famous Saiful Muluk lake in the scenic Kaghan valley.
Saiful Muluk lake, which is situated at an elevation of 3,224 meters (10,578 feet) above the sea level, is quite a popular spot for tourists but according to them, 10km road to the lake (Naran-Saiful Muluk Road) is dangerous due to its decrepit condition.
Three women killed in avalanche near Saiful… by arynews
