Kumrat Valley & Katora Lake
Cedar forests, river camps and the hidden Katora Lake.
Kumrat's towering deodar forests and the Panjkora river, the Jahaz Banda meadows and the alpine bowl of Katora Lake. This 5-day journey pairs Katora Lake country with comfortable stays, unhurried pacing and a guide who knows every bend of the road.
What makes it unforgettable
- Riverside camping beneath Kumrat's giant cedar forests
- The wide green Jahaz Banda meadows (3000 m)
- Trek to the emerald Katora Lake (3500 m)
- Kala Chashma cold spring & Kumrat waterfalls
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Lahore / Islamabad → Kumrat (Thal)
Drive via Dir and Thal into the forested Kumrat valley.
Day 2
Kumrat forests, waterfalls & Kala Chashma
Explore the Panjkora river, cedar forest and cold springs.
Day 3
Jahaz Banda meadows
Jeep to Thal, then trek up to the Jahaz Banda meadows and camp.
Day 4
Katora Lake trek
Day hike to the alpine Katora Lake and back to camp.
Day 5
Kumrat → Islamabad / Lahore
Return journey via Dir.
What's included
Included
- Private transport + jeep sector
- Hotels & alpine camping
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- Local trekking guide
- Camping gear & permits
Not included
- Airfare
- Lunches
- Travel insurance
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Plan it well
New to the north? Our guide — Northern Pakistan Travel Guide — covers the best season, what to pack and what to expect on the ground.
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