Kumrat valley is a beautiful and natural spot located in the Upper Dir Kohistan region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Behind it is the area of Swat Kohistan Gabral. Kumrat valley is also known as the beauty queen of Pakistan.
The discovery of Kumrat valley is also very impressive. One day, the recent Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, who was going somewhere by his helicopter, suddenly saw this valley. He landed his helicopter and saw the beauty of this valley and mentioned this valley in his tweets:
“This is Kumrat Valley in Upper Dir KP. Pakistan has the greatest untapped potential in tourism. InshaAllah, PTI will open four new tourist resorts like Kumrat every year. And we will promote eco-tourism, which will ensure our environment is protected pic.twitter.com/6OGUDpKjYs
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 25, 2018
Sometime later, many tourists came here from across Pakistan and other countries to enjoy this place’s well-preserved and natural beauty. This time, Kumrat valley entertains a large number of tourists every year.
High mountains encircle the valley; the peaks are covered with snow all year round. Due to these mountains, the climate of this valley is very lovely and foggy. God has blessed this valley with innumerable beauties.
It has lush green fields that soothe the eyes of the beholders. There are long, and tall pine trees in this valley that are magnificent in their beauty. The greenery and foggy environment with the tallest snowing peaks make the weather clean, healthy, and more relaxed for the mind. The view of this valley gives happier and more peaceful viewers. That is why kumrat valley temperature is so cool.
There are beautiful blue lakes in the valley of Kumrat, the beauty of which is unparalleled. This valley is made even more beautiful by the waterfalls and the Panjkora River flowing in it.
Easy road map Islamabad to Kumrat Valley
The whole distance among Islamabad to Kumrat Valley is around 370 km. which is almost 10 hours of drive. The course among Islamabad and Kumrat is through motorway one [Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway] and afterward at Colonel Sher Khan Interchange by means of motorway 16 towards Chakdara. Onwards; the N45 course, Dir Road, lastly Kumrat Road maps and interfaces Islamabad to Kumrat Valley.
Panjkora River:
The Panjkora River, which joins the road at Chakdara and extends across the Kumrat Valley, has a beautiful view of the blue waters and the sun’s rays falling over it. The river rises inside the Hindu Kush Mountains. It is 220km long with an altitude of 3600 meters.
Best places to visit in Kumrat Valley:
- Panjkora River
- Do Abshar
- Kumrat Forest
- Kumrat Peaks
- Taki Top
- Jahaz Banda
- Kund Banda
- Katora Lake and Mountains
- Butterfly Lake
Do Abshar:
Tiki top:
When you go to Jahaz Banda from Kumrat valley, this destination point welcomes you with amazing ups and downs track. At this place, your jeep journey ends, and here you can relax and buy some food and drinks to meet your needs while hiking. Then you will find a vertical and horizontal track of hiking based on three hours.
Jahaz Banda:
Jahaz Banda is a lush green meadow surrounded by high mountains talking to the skies. Jahaz Banda meadows are located at 17 km from kumrat at an altitude of 3100 (10170.6 feet) above sea level. High mountains with snow-covered peaks welcome you and take you in just heaven when you arrive at this point. Also, the weather at this point changes every half an hour.
Sometimes it rains, sometimes it snows, and sometimes the weather becomes pleasant, after which you can see the rainbow. Oxygen levels are low, and cold winds blow. The night view of the Jahaz Banda is magnificent. When you look at the sky at midnight, you can see the beautiful picture of the milky way.
kund banda meadows:
Kund Banda is also a green meadow from a short distance from the main meadows of Jahaz Banda. This field is an example of beauty. There are small and beautiful waterfalls in these meadows. The water flows through this field in a small stream and flows into the Panjkora River, its beauty.
If you come for sightseeing, camp here, enjoy horse riding, you can also play cricket here, you can play football here. At night you can have a bonfire and barbecue to enjoy.
Katora Lake:
Katora Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. One of the reasons for the beauty of this Lake is its deep blue color water and its height.
This Lake is located in a bowl between the high mountains. The distance of this Lake is 21 km from Kumrat and 4.6 km from Jahaz Banda. Its altitude is 11,500 ft (3599m) above sea level.
You have to hike for three hours to get to Katora Lake. There is another lake between Jahaz Banda and Katora Lake. This is called a Jahaz Banda Lake or Butterfly Lake. This Lake is a small rest point between Jahaz Banda and Katora Lake where you can enjoy your stay and cross this Lake by boat. And then the hiking track starts again.
This track takes you to the Lake. The hiking track of Katora Lake is very rocky. You get exhausted on the way to Lake, and as soon as you have your first look at Katora Lake, all your tiredness goes away because this Lake is so beautiful that the viewer is captivated by it.
kumrat valley weather & temperature chart
Conclusion:
Suppose you are looking forward to seeing the waterfalls and adventures of snow-capped mountains, lush green meadows, rivers, and lakes. Thus it might be best if you visited Kumrat Valley. The people here are very loving and friendly to all countries’ tourists. Also, kumrat valley hotels are very nice and well furnished. This place will provide you never forgettable memories and peace.
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