16/10/2017
kumrat is a valley inside the upper dir district, khyber pakhtunkhwa province, of pakistan. it's miles positioned within the higher dir kohistan location on the back facet of which swat kohistan vicinity of gabral is placed. it's far one of the scenic valleys of khyber pakhtunkhwa, and a picturesque spot for tourists. every summer time thousands of travelers from unique areas of the usa go to to kumrat valley and revel in the greenery and cool climate. kumrat is covered with inexperienced pastures, snow clad mountains, the river panjkora, foggy mounds and forests are points of interest of the vicinity, which serve as habitats for type of vegetation and fauna.
kumrat valley is placed in the foothills of hindu kush mountains variety, surrounded through chitral to the north, kalam swat valley to the east, ayun valley chitral to the west & decrease dir to the south. the panorama of the valley is featured with the aid of hilly terrain, inexperienced meadows, snow clad mountains and streams cut through the vicinity. the weather of kumrat valley is alpine climatic in nature and moderate cool summers are commonplace during the location, with an average temperature ranges from 20 °c to twenty-five °c. even as in iciness the temperature is very low due to heavy snowstorm i.e. is 3 to 11 feet and the temperature ranges from -four °c to -10 °c. the most rain fall is 255 mm and minimum is a hundred mm. in assessment with other simple elements of khyber paktunkhwa, kumrat valley enjoys a more slight climate but weather situations are unpredictable in monsoon season & winter because of which motion is confined to it. kumrat is a picnic spot and relatively undeveloped. so, the region is famous spot for tenting and the majority deliver their personal tents and pitch for accommodations. the valley offers options for mountaineering, hiking and rock climbing. similarly, it gives a base camp for a hike to an alpine glacial katora lake that is positioned at an elevation of eleven,500 toes on a trek of 3-four hrs from the principle valley. jahaz banda, patrak, kalkot, lamutai, seri and thal are famous regions. diverse species of grasses and trees are determined in kumrat valley. in timber deodar, cheer, kail, fir spruce, chalghoza, pines, oak, and alpine pastures are covering large area of the land within the shape of woodland.
Route & Directions
When you travel on Timar Garha-Dir Road, there is a right turn just few Km before main Upper Dir town goes to Kumrat Valley. Road condintions are suitable for 4X4 only. so for hiring Jeeps first you have to go Upper Dir Bus stand & then return to main Kumrat road.
For Jaz Banda Meadows & Jaz Dand Lake, leave main Kumrat road from Darwaza (small town) just before Thal & passing through La-Moti Village take Jandrai Village Track to reach last Jeepable stop.
Distances
Upper Dir ======>Darwaza (Jeep)============>85 Km (Travel Time 4.5 hrs)
Darwaza ======> Jandrai (Jeep)============>80 km (Travel Time 0.5 Hrs)
Jandrai =======>Jaz banda (Tracking)========>12Km (Tracking Time 5.0 Hrs)
Jaz banda=====>Jaz Dand Lake (Tracking)=====> 06Km(Tracking Time 3.0 Hrs)
Thal=========>Kumrat Rest house (Jeep) ======> 15Km (Travel Time 40 Min)
Rest House===>Kala Chashma(Last Point)(Jeep)==> 25 km (Travel Time 2.0 Hrs )
