Trek to Katora Lake (Jihaaz Banda) Kumrat valley

4 Days and 5 Nights from Kumrat valley.

Trek to Katora Lake (Jihaaz Banda) Kumrat valley

Overview

Enjoy the breathtaking landscape of Kumrat Valley and Jaz Banda Meadows before camping at the magnificent Katora Lake.

Duration4 Days and 5 Nights from Kumrat valley.
DifficultyIMPORTANT: Please note that this is not an easy trek. Atleast medium level of trekking experience is required.
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Travel Style

Active

Service Level

Standard

Physical Check

Average

Group Size

Small (Max 12)

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Key Sights

Kumrat valleyThal valleyJihaaz Banda ForestJihaaz Banda Pasture LandKatora LakeBreathtaking flora and faunawaterfalls and glaciersCamping and bonfire

Itinerary Breakdown

Day01

  • Departure to Zero point of the trek on jeep From thall (Kumrat valley after breakfast at 8AM.
  • Start of the trek at 12 PM
  • Snacks break midway at around 2PM
  • Arrival at Jihaaz Banda 5PM
  • Stay 5:30PM
  • Dinner and Bonefire at 10 PM

Day 02

  • Breakfast at 9AM and departure for Katora Lake
  • Start of the trek at 10AM
  • Snacks break midway at around 2PM
  • Arrival 3PM
  • Stay at the Lake. Photography and exploring the nearby areas(Bonfire wont be possible at this camp. Its literally besides the glacier and firewood is non-existent here. Lunch and dinner at this camp MIGHT also be compromised depending on the situation. We migh just have snacks. This is an high altitude camp (4000M)
  • Dinner at 10 PM

Day 03

  • Breakfast Trek start at 7 AM
  • Snacks break midway at around 12PM(Jihaaz Banda)
  • Arrival At Kumrat at 3 PM (from here we will take jeep rides to thall City)
  • Dinner and stay at a Thal city
  • The next day guests will depart for Islamabad/Lahore/Peshawar from Kumrat

Services Included

  • 01Two night stay at Kumrat valley
  • 02Porters (please note that the trekkers will be required to carry their personal stuff. Porters will only carry tents and cooking equipments)
  • 03Basic medical aid

Essentials

BagPack 50L (reliable)Long shoes/other trek-specific shoes (preferably waterproof and two pairs)Warm trousersWarm clothingShorts/cargo shortsSleepingbagSocksGlovesSunblock/sunscreenSlippersHand sanitizerWater BottleRaincoatRaincover for backpackSnacks (chocolates etc)Cup, plate and spoon. You have to carry original CNIC/passport on trek

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