Home to numerous stunning picturesque spots, Pakistan is a true wonder of natural marvels. Pretty much every district of Pakistan is dotted with many regular attractions and authentic destinations that every avid traveller should visit at least onces.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which is a region situated in north-western Pakistan, is a land of mighty mountains. Hidden among these wonderful geographical developments, you will discover the most delightful valleys to be seen anywhere on the planet, one of which is Kumrat Valley.
The valley is famous for green pastures, snowclad mountains, the river Panjkora, foggy mounds, Katora Lake, Jahaz Banda cascades, rich green fields, fresh water springs, colossal mountains, quick streaming spouting waterways and tranquil lakes.
The land is adorned by luxuriant Deodar Trees. The place is also counted among one of the best spot to visit in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Owing to its immense natural beauty, Kumrat is called a hidden paradise on earth’ by numerous who visit.
Setting up camp, bonfire, sailing, trekking, and climbing: this spot offers all that an active tourist searches for while traveling. Kumrat valley also serve as a habitat for a great variety of vegetation and wildlife.
Kumrat valley is located in the Kohistan region of upper Dir at the back side of which Swat Kohistan is located. The total distance between Islamabad and Kumrat Valley is approximately 370 km which is nearly 10 hours of drive.
The route from Islamabad to Kumrat is via Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway and then at Colonel Sher Khan Interchange via Swat Motorway towards Chakdara. Onwards: the N45 route, Dir Chitral Road which connects Islamabad to Kumrat Valley.
With the road snaking through breath-taking views of lush green valleys populated by towering deodar trees, the journey through high mountains along with Panjkora River is full of delightful surprises.
After the visit of Imran Khan to Kumrat Valley in 2016, this valley grab attention of tourists, and thousands of them began to visit this place every year, and fell in love with it. Road to Kumrat valley is a non-stop zig zag ride for almost 2.5 hours, up to the small village of Thall, which greets tourists with cold breeze.
Thall is known for the historic mosque made from huge planks of deodar trees adorned with intricate wood carvings and motifs. The mosque looks somewhat similar in architecture to the ancient mosques in Shigar and Khaplu constructed by Kashmiri craftsmen.
After a two-hour journey from Thall, Kala Chashma is a welcome surprise. The gigantic trees and light drizzle follow visitors everywhere, picturesque views of the meadows with the river running through them while travelling towards the Kumrat waterfall.
The isolated Kumrat valley is relatively popular with local tourists from KPK, but is mostly a secret from other Pakistani tourists. Another feature of this Valley is its heightened Deodar trees situated on the ground level near the Panjkora River.
Every summer, thousands of tourists from different areas of the country visit Kumrat valley for its greenery and cool weather. There are many attractions and places to visit in the Kumrat Valley, covering a wide area that is just waiting for you to explore! Perhaps Kumrat valley is the most famous gem of a place to visit in the Dir District.
The best time to visit Kumrat valley for the summer holidays is during May, June, July, August, and September when the temperature is pleasant between 5°C and 16°C.
This entire journey of Kumrat valley is full of precious memories, especially if you are a mountain lover. The diversity of cultures and the relative seclusion makes Kumrat Valley very unique. If Chitral and the Kalash Valleys are next on your itinerary, you may ideally want to head out towards Dir from Kumrat.
