You might have seen amazing and naturally beautiful places in Pakistan. Places like Naran, Kaghan, Chitral, Murree, Nathiagali, Shogran, and Hunza are well known and they attract hundreds and thousands of tourists every year. However, there is one place in Pakistan that is extremely beautiful and yet not known too many of them. Scenic Kumrat Valley famously known as Fairy Land awaits million of Tourists this year which is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This amazingly beautiful valley is well endowed with spectacular scenery consisting with a lot of plane area and a river (Panjkora) running through the planes and surrounded by green hills which provide a unique pleasant experience to the tourists.
Probably, it is not well-known to many people as it is situated at a distance of about ----------KM but could be everyone`s next tourists’ spot if they come and explore this beautiful luxurious green valley in Pakistan.
It is one of the scenic valleys of KP and a picturesque spot for travelers and adventurers from all over Pakistan and the rest of the world. Every summer season, thousands of tourists and adventurers, both local and foreign, from different countries of the world, particularly from Pakistan, visit Kumrat valley and enjoy the greenery and cool weather in this luxurious beautiful valley.
One can also enjoy the fantastic environment of Kumrat covered with green pastures, snow clad mountains, the river Panjkora, foggy mounds and forests are other attractions of the region, which serve as habitats for a variety of flora and fauna.
This beautiful valley is covered with greenery in the months of June, July and Aug while in Winters the area becomes totally covered with Snow and many times the roads are blocked due to snow which offers an amazing experience to enjoy.
Kumrat is situated at a distance of about 400 KM from Islamabad which distance is covered in about 10 to 11 hours.
Kumrat can be reached from Islamabad to Swabi through motorway (M-1) and than from swat Motor way to Chakdara can be reached in 02 hours.-----------------(Link google map)
The temperature during Summer is about Zero Celsius and one needs proper Jackets/Sweaters etc in order to keep safe from the cool weather.
In Kalkot Trout fish Farm is situated which is famous one and along with it a private Trout Fish Farm is situated where one can buy fresh trout fish (cooked and fried).
From Thal (village after kalkot) onward there are many tent hotels and new hotels have been constructed which cover the problem of accommodation and food.
It is advised to Hire a Jeep or Pick up from Thal village which factor helps in covering more distance in less time.
As mentioned above, the visitors will see the Katora Lake in Kumrat Valley, which is one of the most beautiful lakes in Pakistan even. The average temperature in Kumrat Valley during summer ranges from 20°C to 25°C. Whereas, during winters temperature of Kumrat Valley ranges from -4°C to -10°C.
It is highly recommended to take your own food and necessary luggage from Thal Bazar as the way forward to Kumrat valley no proper bazaars are present. Anyhow, the government of KP and local authorities are trying to make necessary living arrangements for tourists.
The tourists, he said, including women and children, hailing from Karachi, Gujrat, Multan, Lahore, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Dera Ismail Khan, Peshawar, Kohat and other places visited the valley located in the Upper Dir district. The tourists said they had never seen such a beautiful place
The wonderful location/sceneries which must be seen in this valley includes Bara Dand Lake, Panjkora River, Wooden Canals, Thall in Kumrat Velly, Dojanga, Thal in Upper Dir, Waterfall in Jahaz Banda, Do Kala Chasma, Trek to Katora Lake, Katora Lake, Jandrai Trek, Kalkot Badagoi Pass, Chahrot Banda.