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Hiking Kumrat Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Trek to Katora Lake (Jihaaz Banda) Kumrat valley
Highlights
Kumrat valleyThal valleyJihaaz Banda ForestJihaaz Banda Pasture LandKatora LakeBreathtaking flora and faunawaterfalls and glaciersCamping and bonfire
Duration4 Days and 5 Nights from Kumrat valley.h
Group sizeMax 12
LanguagesEnglish, Urdu
Difficulty
HardAbout this experience
Enjoy the breathtaking landscape of Kumrat Valley and Jaz Banda Meadows before camping at the magnificent Katora Lake. This is a 4 Days and 5 Nights from Kumrat valley. guided trek led by Shabdaraz's local Chitrali team. **Fitness note:** Please note that this is not an easy trek. Atleast medium level of trekking experience is required.
What's included
- Two night stay at Kumrat valley
- Porters (please note that the trekkers will be required to carry their personal stuff. Porters will only carry tents and cooking equipments)
- Basic medical aid
What to bring
- BagPack 50L (reliable)
- Long shoes/other trek-specific shoes (preferably waterproof and two pairs)
- Warm trousers
- Warm clothing
- Shorts/cargo shorts
- Sleepingbag
- Socks
- Gloves
- Sunblock/sunscreen
- Slippers
- Hand sanitizer
- Water Bottle
- Raincoat
- Raincover for backpack
- Snacks (chocolates etc)
- Cup, plate and spoon.
- You have to carry original CNIC/passport on trek
Itinerary
1Day01
- ✓Departure to Zero point of the trek on jeep From thall (Kumrat valley after breakfast at 8AM.
- ✓Start of the trek at 12 PM
- ✓Snacks break midway at around 2PM
- ✓Arrival at Jihaaz Banda 5PM
- ✓Stay 5:30PM
- ✓Dinner and Bonefire at 10 PM
2Day 02
- ✓Breakfast at 9AM and departure for Katora Lake
- ✓Start of the trek at 10AM
- ✓Snacks break midway at around 2PM
- ✓Arrival 3PM
- ✓Stay at the Lake. Photography and exploring the nearby areas(Bonfire wont be possible at this camp. Its literally besides the glacier and firewood is non-existent here. Lunch and dinner at this camp MIGHT also be compromised depending on the situation. We migh just have snacks. This is an high altitude camp (4000M)
- ✓Dinner at 10 PM
3Day 03
- ✓Breakfast Trek start at 7 AM
- ✓Snacks break midway at around 12PM(Jihaaz Banda)
- ✓Arrival At Kumrat at 3 PM (from here we will take jeep rides to thall City)
- ✓Dinner and stay at a Thal city
- ✓The next day guests will depart for Islamabad/Lahore/Peshawar from Kumrat
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Meet your host
Member since June 2026
Shabdaraz sits at the heart of the Hindu Kush, in the ancient valley of Chitral. We are not just a tour company; we are natives of this land, guardians of its stories, and experts of its wildest trails. Our mission is simple: to take you beyond the postcards using routes only the locals know.
Location
Kumrat Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Cancellation Policy
✓
Full Refund
14+ days before
~
50% Refund
7–14 days before
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No Refund
Less than 7 days
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