A lit tent under a full moon on Jahaz Banda meadow with snowy peaks

Summer only

Kumrat Valley Camping

Riverside camping in the deodar forests of Kumrat with a jeep trip to the alpine meadows of Jahaz Banda. Bonfire, BBQ night and star-gazing included.

Duration4 days · 3 nights
DifficultyModerate
Group size4 – 24
StartsIslamabad
Rating4.8 (152 reviews)

Overview

Riverside camping in the deodar forests of Kumrat with a jeep trip to the alpine meadows of Jahaz Banda. Bonfire, BBQ night and star-gazing included. Best travelled June – September.

Islamabad
Dir
Thall
Kumrat
Jahaz Banda
Islamabad

Trip highlights

Kumrat Forest camping
Riverside camps under giant deodar and blue pine.
Kumrat Valley
Jahaz Banda meadows
A 3,100 m alpine plateau of wildflowers and shepherd huts.
Kumrat Valley
Gateway to Kumrat
Sheringal and Thall lead into the Kumrat valley.
Upper Dir
Lowari Tunnel route
The scenic link road to Chitral under the Lowari Pass.
Upper Dir

Best months

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Islamabad → Kumrat
Night or early departure to Thall, then jeep into Kumrat forest camp.
Day 2Kumrat forest & Kala Chashma
Riverside walks, Do Kala waterfall and the black spring. BBQ night.
Day 3Jahaz Banda
Jeep + short hike to the 3,100 m meadows. Optional trek toward Katora Lake.
Day 4Return to Islamabad
Pack up after breakfast and drive back via Dir.

What's included

Included

Coaster / Grand Cabin from Islamabad + 4×4 jeeps in the valley
Camping with mattresses, sleeping bags and clean washrooms
Breakfast, dinner and one BBQ night
Tour guide, bonfire and first-aid kit
All toll taxes and entry fees

Not included

Lunch, snacks and personal shopping
Jeep rides, boating or activities marked as optional
Travel insurance
Anything not listed under 'included'

Photos

What travellers say

Every detail was handled — from the Attabad boat ride to the room with the Rakaposhi view. Our guide knew every family in Karimabad.

AAyesha R.Lahore

I travelled solo and hired a guide for eight days. Safe, flexible and genuinely fun. He changed the plan twice for better weather and light.

DDaniel M.Manchester, UK

Our honeymoon was perfect. Clean hotels, a punctual driver and a surprise bonfire dinner by Mahodand Lake. Highly recommended.

HHamza & SanaKarachi

Frequently asked

Where do your tours start?

Most departures start and end in Islamabad or Rawalpindi. We can also pick you up from Lahore, Peshawar or Gilgit/Chitral airport on request.

Is northern Pakistan safe for families and solo travellers?

Hunza, Gilgit, Swat, Chitral, Kumrat and the Galiyat welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. We monitor road and weather conditions daily, travel with experienced drivers and keep a 24/7 support line open throughout your trip.

What is the best time to visit the north?

April–May for blossom, June–August for high meadows and lakes (Kumrat, Kalam, Naltar), September–November for golden autumn in Hunza and Chitral, and December–February for snow in Murree, Nathia Gali and Malam Jabba.

Do foreigners need a special permit?

Most of our routes need only a valid Pakistani visa. A few border areas require a No-Objection Certificate (NOC); our team arranges it for you when your itinerary needs one.

How do I confirm a booking?

Send an enquiry or WhatsApp us. We confirm availability, share the final itinerary and invoice, and hold your seats with a 30% advance. The balance is paid before departure.