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Location: Kumrat Valley Upper Dir, Kohistan

Location: Kumrat Valley - Upper Dir, Kohistan

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Kumrat Valley Jehaz Banda Upper Dir

Where to stay in Thall

When you arrive in Thall, it’s best to stay there for the day to organize onward travel and supplies. However, it’s possible to make it into Kumrat Valley on the same day. There’s one official hotel, Hotel Green Hills, off of the main road running through Thall Bazaar.

We stayed in the home of our shared Jeep driver, Bakht Rawan, and if you’re friendly or a visiting foreigner, you might receive an invitation as well. Bakht speaks Urdu, but very limited English.

List of Personal Equipment:

– Ruck Sack (at least 65 litre)
– Trekking Shoes
– Warm Jacket
– Rain Coat or Parka Jacket
– Woolen socks
– Woolen cap
– Sunglasses
– Water bottle
– Trekking sticks
– Torch
– Tissue roll
– Personal Medicines

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How to get from Thall to Kumrat Valley

To get from Thall to Kumrat Valley, you need to hire a Jeep with a driver. Prepare for a bumpy ride. Depending on how far into the valley you want to be brought, a Jeep should cost 2000 – 3000 Rs.  It will be more if you want the driver to pick you up a few days later. It will take an hour or two to drive through the narrow valley to the point where the mountains open wide again. You’ll pass an army checkpoint along the way. Make sure to bargain, and be clear as to where you want to be dropped off and picked up.

                                                                       

Where to stay in Kumrat Valley

There are plentiful tent camps in the valley during season, and generally, offer similar facilities at similar rates. When we visited in late September (the offseason), the tent camps were still standing. Not all of them were manned, though. We were quoted 300 Rs per night for a tent. However, a bunch of local boys were charged 800 Rs for their tent. Bargain hard. 

Basic food amenities are available at the tent camps, and there are small convenience stores every once in a while. Options are limited (and costly, of course), so bring your own food and snacks if you can.

Guides for Kumrat Valley

If you’re looking for a guide, we recommend ABDULLAH. We enlisted his services when we trekked to Jehaz_Banda Katora Lake . He lives near Kumrat speaks good English, and has a lot of love for Kumrat Valley. His number is 03059144826, and he can show you around Upper Dir as well. He charges 1000 – 1500 Rs a day, more for overnight stays.

Although we couldn’t see much of Kumrat Valley, what we did see was gorgeous. If you’re hoping to go off the beaten track, this is a great place to do it. If you’ve been to Kumrat Valley, do share your experience in the comments. The more information, the merrier!

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