Upper Dir · 4 Days · 3 Nights
Hike to the high meadows of Jahaz Banda and on to the glacial Katora Lake, then come down to the forests and rivers of Kumrat Valley.
- Jahaz Banda meadows
- Katora Lake
- Kumrat Valley
- Kumrat waterfall
Day by day
The itinerary
- 0
Night before
Overnight drive from Lahore
- Depart Lahore Wednesday at 10:00 PM
- 1
Day 1
Dir → Thal → Jahaz Banda
- Islamabad pickup Thursday morning
- Breakfast in Dir
- Jeep from Thal to Taki Top
- 3-hour hike to Jahaz Banda
- Dinner and overnight in Jahaz Banda
- 2
Day 2
Katora Lake
- Hike to Katora Lake (arrive around 1:00 PM)
- Back to Jahaz Banda
- Bonfire and dinner
- 3
Day 3
Down to Kumrat Valley
- Early start at 7:00 AM
- Reach Kumrat Valley by noon
- Kumrat waterfall
- Dinner and overnight
- 4
Day 4
Back home
- Depart 9:00 AM
- Islamabad around 6:00 PM, Lahore around midnight
Times are approximate and can shift by 2–3 hours with road and weather conditions.
What you get
Included & not included
Included
- Luxury transport (Coaster 4C or Grand Cabin)
- Fuel charges
- 4 breakfasts + 3 dinners
- VIP hotel accommodation, 3 nights
- Separate rooms for couples & families
- Bonfire & BBQ
- Local guide
- All tolls & taxes
Not included
- Jeep charges
- Lunch
- Entry tickets
- Personal expenses, snacks & drinks
- Tips for guides & staff
- Anything not listed under included
Getting there
Departure & pickup
From Lahore
- Every Wednesday night
- 10:00 PM (report 9:30 PM)
- Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore
From Islamabad
- Thursday morning
- 4:30 AM (report 4:00 AM)
- 26 Number Chungi, Daewoo terminal near NUST EME, Peshawar Road
Travelling from Karachi? Join us in Lahore or Islamabad. We can arrange air or train tickets, a hotel and pick & drop on request.
Good to know
Kids
- Under 3 years: free (no seat)
- 3 to 8 years: 50% with a jumper seat
- Over 8 years: full price
Booking
30% advance to reserve your seat; the rest at departure. See the payment accounts & cancellation policy.
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