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The 10 Best Valleys in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (abbreviated as KP; Urdu: خیبر پختونخوا; Pashto: خیبر پښتونخوا) is one of the four administrative provinces of Pakistan, located in the northwestern region of the country along the international border with Afghanistan. It was previously known as the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) until 2010, and is known colloquially by various other names. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the third-largest province of Pakistan by the size of both population and economy, though it is geographically the smallest of four. It comprises 10.5% of Pakistan's economy, and is home to 11.9% of Pakistan's total population, with the majority of the province's inhabitants being Pashtuns, Hazarewal, Chitrali, and Kohistanis. The province is the site of the ancient kingdom Gandhara, including the ruins of its capital Pushkalavati near modern-day Charsadda. Originally a stronghold of Hinduism and Buddhism, the history of the region was characterized by frequent invasions under various Empires due to its geographical proximity to the Khyber Pass.
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1. Rumbur Valley
2. Rumbur Valley
3. Kaghan Valley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Located in the upper Kaghan Valley of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Naran is a popular tourist destination. For travelers seeking things to do Naran offers several scenic locations to visit
Reviewed By flyfisher66 - Islamabad, Pakistan
Kaghan is a big sized valley that starts at Balakot and ends at Babusar Pass. This area, being in Himalayan rain belt, gets lot of rain in summers and lot of snow in winters. The valley is lush green and full of conifer trees. The valley height at start point Balakot is 3200 ft and it gradually, over a distance of 130 km, rises to 13700 ft at Babusar Pass. Important towns in the Valley are Naran, Kaghan, Paras, Batakundi, Jhalkhad and Mahandri. There are numerous lakes in the mountains along Kaghan valley, however, Saiful Mulook, Lulusar and Dodipat sar are more famous. Their are numerous beautiful small valleys that originate from the main valley. Kunhar River drains the valley all the way. At 17360 ft, Malika Parbat is the hightest peak in the area. Kaghan Valley is a very busy place during May to July and the rates of everything are very high. However, this is also the best season to visit the valley. Not a place to be missed.
4. Kalasha Valleys
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Pktourplanner - Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Kalash Valley is one of the most beautiful and one of the most mysterious places in Pakistan. Kalash valley has a unique indigenous culture and religion that dates back thousands of years Every year thousands of people from Pakistan and abroad visit the Kalash valley in order to know more about the culture and tradition of the people of Kalash and also to enjoy the spectacular natural beauty of the area.
5. Pamir Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
6. Chitral Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By landinow - Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
I visited chitral city and kalash(boomboraat)and was stunned to see its calm tranquility and beauty. The roads to kalash are for tractor only as cars and jeeps frequently broke on it. The beautiful costumes of kalash women and thier dances are awesome.the flora of chitral is breathtaking to see.i didnt like the local cuisine,thanks God that other kpk cuisine were available. The chugha(emboreidery jackets)can be bought in chitral city for 10000rupees. The people of chitral are humble and loving.the kalash drink a whisky made from mulberry fruit. Chitral is a place to go again and again.
7. Tooshi Game Reserve
8. Birir Valley
9. Kumrat Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By yasirm2013 - Cork, Ireland
Kumrat, a beautiful spot near Dir is accessible by road lined with interesting views. People are friendly.Islamabad to Chakdara is through motorway (190 km, 2 1/2 hours). On towards Dir road is metalled, good for cars (105 km, 3 hours). 10 km short of Dir, we turn right, (Baab-e-Kumraat). Sheringal (35 km, 2 hours) road is broken metalled road. Sheringal to Thal, dirt track worse, but travelable with car (20 km, 1 1/2 hours). Dirt track leading to Kumrat Valley is aound 30 km, is more difficult. (doable with regular 2WD; 4WD is better option). Kumrat Valley has a flowing river, relatively wide valley, with rocky mountains, and lower slopes are covered with evergreen trees: the bare peeks have beautiful golden shine in the after noon. The track is not dangerous....doable during day or night, and any weather. Fuel is available up to Thal. A beautiful water fall over a single large rock, in Kumrat is popular tourist destination. Water crossing towards the end of Kumrat is the final interest. Jungle tracks and meadows abound, are good for walking along. Hotels, Tent Camps, Free Camping areas are available all along the dirt track. The people are very friendly and will help any one and all. Sleeping in own tent is a very good option. The weather is mild... there is snowfall in the winter, but the road remains open. Still, good weather is from late May till early September Read less Date of experience: September 2019 This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC Helpful mafzaalwrote a review Sep 2019 Lahore, Pakistan18 contributions13 helpful votes Kumrat valley upper dir pakistan Visited kumrat valley with friends in May 2019.we go there by car via Mardan .Malakand.Chakdara.Sharingle and parked our car at a petrol pump before Tall.we hired a jeep for kumrat valley because road is not good.Kumrat valley is a heaven on earth.Beautiful plains. River.Trees covered by snowy mountains.Weather was cold in May.but better month are mid May to mid July. The basic facilties like hotels.food are very limited.It is advisable to visit kumrat valley with Tour operaters or keep with food items and cooking arrangement if you wants to visit by own car. Read less Date of experience: May 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC Helpful Alee863wrote a review Sep 2019 Islamabad, Pakistan10 contributions Kumrat Valley Some people guided me to take car till thal... I have a City 2007. but its a BIG NO for low ground clearance cars, after Sheringal. it took 4 hrs to reach thal from Sheringal. But from Islamabad to sheringal road is super good. other than that Kumrat is nice place. if we talk about cost then, We booked a jeep in 11000 from Thal. (asking price was 15000/17000). Day first jeep drops us at Kumrat valley, Next day He picked us from Kumrat valley and dropped us at "gam sher" (other jeep drivers were asking about 1500/2000 for dropping at TAKI TOP, one sided fare.) after 2 days spending in JAZBAND jeep picked us from gham sher for thal. Night stays cost us 1000/night in rooms not tents. 5 to 8 people can adjust in that room. about Hiking / Trekking From gam sher to taki top looks most difficult (50min with stays) From Taki top to Jazbanda is mixed (3 hrs with lots of breaks) From Jazbanda to katora lake is medium (3 hrs with photo sessions) You can read in different blogs about the place.. Read less Date of experience: August 2019 This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC Helpful Javed Khanwrote a review Jun 2019 Attock, Pakistan124 contributions1 helpful vote +1 The storybook ambiance along Panjkora river Kumrat is a valley in the Upper Dir District of KPK Pakistan. It is located about 90 km North East of Upper Dir, town. It is one of the scenic valleys of KPK and a picturesque spot being rated as most desirable holidays spot for travelers, these days. Valley is covered with green pastures, snow clad mountains, the river Panjkora, foggy mounds and forests. There is no solid construction in terms of any hotel and place to stay , but there are numerios tent villages established along the Panjkora river in between unique storybook ambiance formed by the Deodar forests. Read less Date of experience: June 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC Helpful Shahidwrote a review Jan 2019 Lahore, Pakistan10 contributions +1 Quit and Fresh Ambiance Really enjoyed freshness and scenic views. Love to go again. Don't forget to go Katora Lake too. Alpine forest and the Majestic Lake covered with Snow even in June Read less Date of experience: June 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC Helpful PreviousNext 12 Kumrat, a beautiful spot near Dir is accessible by road lined with interesting views. People are friendly.Islamabad to Chakdara is through motorway (190 km, 2 1/2 hours). On towards Dir road is metalled, good for cars (105 km, 3 hours). 10 km short of Dir, we turn right, (Baab-e-Kumraat). Sheringal (35 km, 2 hours) road is broken metalled road. Sheringal to Thal, dirt track worse, but travelable with car (20 km, 1 1/2 hours). Dirt track leading to Kumrat Valley is aound 30 km, is more difficult. (doable with regular 2WD; 4WD is better option). Kumrat Valley has a flowing river, relatively wide valley, with rocky mountains, and lower slopes are covered with evergreen trees: the bare peeks have beautiful golden shine in the after noon. The track is not dangerous....doable during day or night, and any weather. Fuel is available up to Thal. A beautiful water fall over a single large rock, in Kumrat is popular tourist destination. Water crossing towards the end of Kumrat is the final interest. Jungle tracks and meadows abound, are good for walking along. Hotels, Tent Camps, Free Camping areas are available all along the dirt track. The people are very friendly and will help any one and all. Sleeping in own tent is a very good option. The weather is mild... there is snowfall in the winter, but the road remains open. Still, good weather is from late May till early September Read less Date of experience: September 2019 This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC Helpful mafzaalwrote a review Sep 2019 Lahore, Pakistan18 contributions13 helpful votes Kumrat valley upper dir pakistan Visited kumrat valley with friends in May 2019.we go there by car via Mardan .Malakand.Chakdara.Sharingle and parked our car at a petrol pump before Tall.we hired a jeep for kumrat valley because road is not good.Kumrat valley is a heaven on earth.Beautiful plains. River.Trees covered by snowy mountains.Weather was cold in May.but better month are mid May to mid July. The basic facilties like hotels.food are very limited.It is advisable to visit kumrat valley with Tour operaters or keep with food items and cooking arrangement if you wants to visit by own car. Read less Date of experience: May 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC Helpful Alee863wrote a review Sep 2019 Islamabad, Pakistan10 contributions Kumrat Valley Some people guided me to take car till thal... I have a City 2007. but its a BIG NO for low ground clearance cars, after Sheringal. it took 4 hrs to reach thal from Sheringal. But from Islamabad to sheringal road is super good. other than that Kumrat is nice place. if we talk about cost then, We booked a jeep in 11000 from Thal. (asking price was 15000/17000). Day first jeep drops us at Kumrat valley, Next day He picked us from Kumrat valley and dropped us at "gam sher" (other jeep drivers were asking about 1500/2000 for dropping at TAKI TOP, one sided fare.) after 2 days spending in JAZBAND jeep picked us from gham sher for thal. Night stays cost us 1000/night in rooms not tents. 5 to 8 people can adjust in that room. about Hiking / Trekking From gam sher to taki top looks most difficult (50min with stays) From Taki top to Jazbanda is mixed (3 hrs with lots of breaks) From Jazbanda to katora lake is medium (3 hrs with photo sessions) You can read in different blogs about the place.. Read less Date of experience: August 2019 This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC Helpful Javed Khanwrote a review Jun 2019 Attock, Pakistan124 contributions1 helpful vote +1 The storybook ambiance along Panjkora river Kumrat is a valley in the Upper Dir District of KPK Pakistan. It is located about 90 km North East of Upper Dir, town. It is one of the scenic valleys of KPK and a picturesque spot being rated as most desirable holidays spot for travelers, these days. Valley is covered with green pastures, snow clad mountains, the river Panjkora, foggy mounds and forests. There is no solid construction in terms of any hotel and place to stay , but there are numerios tent villages established along the Panjkora river in between unique storybook ambiance formed by the Deodar forests. Read less Date of experience: June 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC Helpful Shahidwrote a review Jan 2019 Lahore, Pakistan10 contributions +1 Quit and Fresh Ambiance Really enjoyed freshness and scenic views. Love to go again. Don't forget to
10. Bumburet Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By 436kazia - Orlando, United States
This is the main kalash valley, & the biggest one, it is about 2 hours from Ayun Village by jeep or 3.5 hours from Chitral. The road to the Valley is dirt/rocky & jeepable with narrow turns at some places. Once you reach the valley it opens up & is beautiful with river running on one side & lusg green fields/high mountains /fruit trees & alpine trees. There is a good Museum about Kalash culture, it charges minimal Rs. 5 for Pakistani & Rs.2000 for Non pakistani, & also charges extra to take pictures. PTDC motel is the BEST option IF one intends to stay over night which offers clean rooms & good food. Unfortunately due to the invasion of NON LOCALS with beards the Kalash culture is under severe threat & is hanging by a thin thread. Kalash people are very open & welcoming, there are several gift shops in the valley which sells very colourful & Beautiful local hand made handicraft at very reasonable price. There is a temple as well as well as centuries old grave yard worth seeing, as well as typical Kalash homes are worth seeing. HIGHLY RECOMMED to go visit BEFORE THIS CULTURE WHICH IS FOUND NO WHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD DISAPPEARS.
