Kumrat Valley | 7 Places To Visit In Kumrat Valley

Introduction:

There are many beautiful valleys in Pakistan like Neelum Valley, Naran Kaghan, Swat Valley etc., and Kumrat Valley is one of them. Kumrat Valley located in the Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Province of Pakistan.

A town named Thal located 45 minutes away from this valley. Kumrat valley is famous for its nature, beautiful weather, and a picturesque spot for tourists or travellers.

The valley is covered with snow-clad mountains, a lot of greenery, rivers, lakes, and forests that serve various flora and fauna. Famous for its cool weather and greenery everywhere, thousands of tourists and travellers from all around the country visit this beautiful place every summer.

The Kumrat Valley is also famous for its unique selling of Deodar forest trees. Can find these trees on the level ground adjacent to the Panjkora river. The valley is slightly less green than Neelum valley, while the Deodar forests have continued to attract tourists for several years.

It is a must-visit place for tourists or travellers, is also famous for its camping sites. There are great tent camps in Kumrat Valley to stay at night.

Best Places To Visit In Kumrat Valley:

• Panjkora River
• Jahaz Banda
• Crooked Woods Of Kumrat Valley
• Katora Lake
• Dojanga – Last Point Of Kumrat Valley
• Bara Dand Lake
• Jandri Village

1. Panjkora River:

The Panjkora River is a river that flows through the valley. The river is in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northwestern Pakistan. The source of the river is the Hindu Kush Mountains which elevation is about 3,600 meters high. Famous for its banks, the river is 220 km long.

 

2. Jahaz Banda:

Jahaz Banda is a large meadow located in the upper reaches of the Valley, Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan. It is also known as Jaz Banda.

The meadow located at an altitude of 3,100 meters above sea level. Can are many snow-clad mountains, green pastures, and many high towering trees that can see in the Jahaz Banda.

To reach Darwaza village, the main road continues to the Upper Dir from the Jahaz Banda. Famous for its high towering trees, Jahaz Banda is one of the best places to visit in Kumrat Valley. A lot of tourists and travellers come and visit Jahaz Banda Meadows every year.

 

3. Crooked Woods Of Kumrat Valley:

As the name suggests itself, crooked Woods of Kumrat Valley is one of the best places to visit in the valley due to its high towering wooden trees. These are trees you can see anywhere in the valley.

Trees are long in height and also very greenish. This place of the valley is covered trees place is known as Crooked Woods of Kumrat Valley.

 

4. Katora Lake:

Katora Lake is a lake located in the upper reaches of Jahaz Banda, Kumrat Valley in the Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Province of Pakistan. It is an alpine glacial lake. The surface elevation of the lake is about 11,500 ft.

The surrounding melting glacier waters feed the lake. Katora Lake’s name is derived as the word Katora means “bowl” in Pashto. Katora Lake named after the shape of the lake. It is a kind of bowl-shaped lake.

 

5. Dojanga – Last Point Of Kumrat Valley:

Dojanga located in the valley in the Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Province of Pakistan. Dojanga is the last point of the Kumrat Valley. It is famous for being the last point of the valley, while it is also famous for its cool weather, sceneries, and a lot of amazing views.

 

6. Bara Dand Lake:

Bara Dand Lake is a lake located in the valley in the Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The lake is very famous for its flora and fauna.

The fantastic view is that freezing but pleasant weather and icy-cold water make the lake more special for tourists and travellers. Many tourists and travellers of the valley visit Bara Dand Lake every year and take the best experience.

 

7. Jandri Village:

Jandri Village is a village located in the Karak District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is also a Union Council in Karak. The village located at an altitude of 74 meters. It is one of the best places to visit if you are coming to Kumrat Valley.

Famous for its excellent sweet homes, tourists and travellers visit this village because of excellent views, cold but pleasant weather, and meeting the people who live in the village.