Jahaz Banda

Jahaz Banda, a great meadow at 3,100 m in upper Kumrat, Upper Dir, ringed by snow peaks and forest — reached by jeep and trek.

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Jahaz Banda (also Jaaz Banda) is a large meadow high in the Kumrat Valley of Upper Dir, at about 3,100 metres, surrounded by snow-covered mountains, tall trees and green pastures.

Why go

✦A high meadow at 3,100 m
✦Snow peaks all round
✦Camping and trekking

How to Reach

From Upper Dir drive to Darwaza, branch to Lamoti and take the jeep road to Jandrai; from there it is a trek up to the meadow.

Planning tip

Best Time to Visit, June to September; snow closes the upper valleys for much of the year.

Getting there, From Upper Dir drive to Darwaza, branch to Lamoti and take the jeep road to Jandrai; from there it is a trek up to the meadow.

Allow, One or two nights.

What to Do

◆Camp overnight on the meadow

◆Walk on to Katora Lake with a guide

◆Pack warm clothes even in summer

Nearby

Straight-line distance from Jahaz Banda, within 5 km.

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