Trek to Katora Lake (Jihaaz Banda) Kumrat valley
4 Days and 5 Nights from Kumrat valley.
Enjoy the breathtaking landscape of Kumrat Valley and Jaz Banda Meadows before camping at the magnificent Katora Lake.
Is this trip for you?
Travel Style: Active
Outdoor type includes trekking and hiking
Service level: Standard
Comfortable tourist class accomodations with charecter mix of public and private transport
Physical Rating: Average
Includes hiking and walking
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group upto 12 people average 10
Main Attractions
Kumrat valley
Thal valley
Jihaaz Banda Forest
Jihaaz Banda Pasture Land
Katora Lake
Breathtaking flora and fauna
waterfalls and glaciers
Camping and bonfire
Itenary
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
(1) Two night stay at Kumrat valley
(2) Porters (please note that the trekkers will be required to carry their personal stuff. Porters will only carry tents and cooking equipments)
(3) Basic medical aid
Essentials
BagPack 50L (reliable)
Long shoes/other trek-specific shoes (preferably waterproof and two pairs)
Warm trousers
Warm clothing
Shorts/cargo shorts
Sleepingbag
Socks
Gloves
Sunblock/sunscreen
Slippers
Hand sanitizer
Water Bottle
Raincoat
Raincover for backpack
Snacks (chocolates etc)
Cup, plate and spoon.
You have to carry original CNIC/passport on trek
