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$950/
Per PersonThis 6-day tour takes you deep into Kumrat Valley, one of northern Pakistan’s hidden gems. Surrounded by forests, rivers, and meadows, Kumrat offers a peaceful atmosphere with fewer crowds compared to Hunza and Skardu. Highlights include Jahaz Banda Meadows, Katora Lake, Dojanga waterfalls, and wooden villages along the Panjkora River. A great trip for travelers looking for natural beauty, hiking, and local culture.
Included and Excluded
- Airport transfers.
- Private transport (Islamabad–Dir–Thall–Islamabad).
- 4x4 jeep rides for Kumrat & Jahaz Banda.
- Accommodation in hotels, huts, or camps (twin sharing).
- Breakfast and dinner daily.
- Local guide during hikes.
- Entry fees where applicable.
- International flights.
- Pakistan visa fee.
- Lunch and personal snacks.
- Porter services for Katora Lake trek.
- Tips for drivers, guides, and staff.
- Travel insurance.
- Unexpected expenses due to landslides, weather, or road conditions.
Highlights of the Tour
- Drive through Upper Dir and Thall, the gateway to Kumrat Valley.
- Stay in traditional wooden lodges by the Panjkora River.
- Visit Jahaz Banda Meadows with green pastures and alpine scenery.
- Optional hike to Katora Lake, a high-altitude glacial lake.
- Explore waterfalls, riversides, and local wooden mosques.
- Jeep rides through adventurous forest tracks.
- Local interaction with warm and hospitable people of Dir.
Itinerary
Meet your guide in Islamabad. Begin your journey towards Upper Dir, passing through the Swat motorway and scenic valleys. Arrive in Thall by evening and check into a local guesthouse.
Switch to jeeps and drive along the Panjkora River into Kumrat Valley. Explore riverside spots, Dojanga waterfalls, and stay overnight in riverside camping huts.
Take a jeep ride and short trek to reach Jahaz Banda Meadows, one of the most famous attractions of Kumrat. The open meadows surrounded by peaks offer a relaxing stay in camps or lodges.
Hike towards Katora Lake (around 3–4 hours), a crystal-blue alpine lake located above Jahaz Banda. Spend time at the lake, enjoy photography, and return to Jahaz Banda for overnight stay.
Descend back from Jahaz Banda and return to Thall by jeep. Continue to Dir for overnight stay at a comfortable hotel.
After breakfast, drive back to Islamabad. End of services.
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Frequently Asked & Question
It’s about 9–10 hours’ drive, depending on road conditions.
Yes, from Thall onwards the route requires 4x4 jeeps, which are included in the package.
Guesthouses, wooden huts, and camping options are available in Kumrat and Jahaz Banda.
It’s a moderate hike of about 3–4 hours. Horses are also available if required.
May–September is ideal when roads are open and weather is pleasant.
Yes, Kumrat Valley is safe with hospitable locals. Guides assist throughout the journey.
Yes, families often visit Kumrat. Camps can be upgraded to huts for comfort.
Basic coverage is available in Thall, but limited in Kumrat and Jahaz Banda.
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