Tour
Katora Lake
Bowl-shaped alpine lake at 3700m
Duration
5 Days
Type
Valley Tour
Difficulty
Moderate to Hard
Best Season
May - October
Start / End
Islamabad
Group Size
2 - 15 People
Overview
Katora Lake is a stunning bowl-shaped alpine lake (the name means 'bowl') situated at approximately 3700m in the Kumrat Valley region of Upper Dir. The lake is fed by glacial melt from the surrounding peaks and can be reached via a demanding trek from Jahaz Banda meadows. Its emerald waters reflecting the surrounding snow-capped mountains make it one of the most photogenic high-altitude lakes in northern Pakistan.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Drive from Islamabad to Dir/Thal
Day 2
Trek from Thal to Jahaz Banda meadows
Day 3
Trek from Jahaz Banda to Katora Lake (approx. 4-5 hours ascent)
Day 4
Return trek from Katora Lake to Thal
Day 5
Drive back to Islamabad
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