SWAT · VALLEY
Kumrat Valley
Tall deodar forests and the Panjkora River in Upper Dir. Camping country, with Jahaz Banda and Katora Lake above.
- ALTITUDE
- 2,300 m
- BEST TIME
- Jun – Sep
- FROM LAHORE
- ~660 km
- Swat & Kalam area, ~11 h driving
- FROM ISLAMABAD
- ~326 km
- ~7.5 h driving
Photos of Kumrat Valley
Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, free licences. Open the map to see credits for each photo.
Visiting Kumrat Valley
When is the best time to visit Kumrat Valley?
Usually Jun – Sep. Outside those months some roads and jeep tracks can be closed by snow.
How high is Kumrat Valley?
About 2,300 metres above sea level. Take it slowly on the first day and drink plenty of water.
How do I get to Kumrat Valley from Lahore?
By road: about 660 km to the Swat & Kalam area (around 11 hours of driving), which Billman splits over days with hotel stops. From Islamabad it is about 326 km.
Which Billman trip goes to Kumrat Valley?
Kumrat Valley is on or near our Swat & Kalam trip (4 days, best April – November). Every trip can be changed to add or skip places.
