Kumrat

It is renowned for its emerald rivers, snow-capped mountains, and verdant meadows. The valley is traversed by the Panjkora River, and several lakes and waterfalls can be seen there. Due to the excellent summertime weather, Kumrat Valley is a well-liked tourist attraction. People love to explore the lush meadows, high snow-capped mountains and thick forests. There are many physical activities for tourists there. For adventurous lover or seekers, you can do hiking to the mountains which may contains many wild animals. Now for nature lover, there are high thick green forests for exploring peace and calmness.

I must say that it’s the best place for disturbed peoples because there are overloaded peace and relaxation. The disturbed one will find some inner and outer peace for healing their body. As we all know that northern areas of Pakistan are the backbones of Pakistan tourism due to several reasons.

Pakistan is one of the luckiest countries in the world due to its geographical location, structure and composition. You can explore every kind of natural activity here related with tourism. Many Pakistanis didn’t know about this valley because it was not famous before as it is now. Several of tourist has now explore the Kumrat Valley from every angle of tourism.

Location of Kumrat

It is located in the upper Dir district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Language in Kumrat

There are numerous of languages spoken in that particular area but due to the presence of many ethnic tribes and groups of peoples. Some of the common languages are Pushto, Kohistani (local language) and other languages which nomads are use to speak.

People of kumrat

Majority of the people are nomads. They have no high expectations and dreams from the world. They just love to spent time with their animals and fields for farming.

Occupations of people in kumrat

Majority of them are nomads, Shepard’s, and farmers.

Dress code of people in Kumrat

Simple shalwar kameez for both genders, men’s and women’s are common there because it was the national dress of pukhtoons.

History of kumrat

located in the mountains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, has a rich history dating back to ancient times. Pre-historic cave paintings in the valley indicate early human presence, with the Gandhara civilization likely flourishing. Buddhist stupas and monasteries tell stories of spiritual journeys.

 The Silk Road, a trade artery, connected Kumrat to diverse cultures, and caravans carrying exotic goods facilitated exchange. Powerful empires like Kushans, White Huns, and Mahmud of Ghazni left their mark. The region became home to the Shinwari Pashtun tribes, known for their bravery and hospitality.

Kumrat served as a buffer zone between empires for centuries, shaping its resilience and adaptability. Today, this tourist destination faces challenges and strives for progress, preserving its heritage while embracing the future.

Culture of kumrat

Shinwari Pashtun Heritage:

Introduce yourself in the warmth culture of Shinwari, tribe of Pukhtoons. Try to indulge yourself in the cultural dance, traditional music and festivals.

Clothing and Crafts:

The wooden work done by the people of there are just insane. The beauty and the realistic qualities in their works which are done by their hands like making bowls from muds, sewing sweaters and clothes are the best example of their perfection.

Food and Festivities:

Fruits filled with honey and the fresh bread baked in the man-made oven are the best experience you can explore. Eating desi locals’ foods in a mud dish is another fun of Kumrat to enjoy. Introduce yourself in the environment of music and dance in the festivals of locals.

Rugged Landscapes:

Explore the stunning views of snowcapped mountains through the hiking and trekking. You may explore wildlife there by hiking and trekking. It will help you to make your trip more realistic, memorable and amazing. It will take the guarantee of taking your trip to next level by these activities.

Spiritual Echoes:

Try to find some spiritual peace and relaxation in their sacred places chosen by the people. Due to presence of many archeological sites, it is termed as places of peace and relaxation of soul. 

Festivals of Nature:

Every day is special there because of the presence of natural beauty and amenities there. You can take your trip to another level by participating in every single natural festival of kumrat.

Its our national and religious duty to respect every culture and religion across the globe. If we disrespect others religion or culture so in result, they will also disrespect our Holy Books, religious places and religious culture.

Visit places of kumrat

Kumrat Valley

Explore the natural beauty of lush meadows, stunning snowcapped mountains and thick green forests. Experience the varied flora and wildlife while hiking alongside the picturesque Komrat River, which serves as the valley’s vitality.

Komrat Waterfall

Explore the amazing and mesmerizing views created by the stunning waterfalls by hiking through the green’s mountains. Listen to the roar of water and feel the clarity of crystal water.

Yaindu Waterfall

You will have to take the jeep ride to reach the mesmerizing waterfall, flowing of water from higher level to lower level are creating the amazing spectacular view of the water.

Jaaz Banda

Visit the Jaaz Banda, a historic caravanserai that was formerly used as a stopover for Silk Road travelers. There just explore the local culture and the archeological sites by experiencing the warmth hospitality of pukhtoons.

Local Villages

This is one of the best visit place because in village, you will interact with different kinds of groups and tribes of people and will learn more about those tribes and their culture. Try to communicate with friendly people of village and gain more information about the tourist hubs in Kumrat. 

Sufi Shrines

Discover the sacred places of the area by taking guidance and assist from the locals. There you will find the inner peace and relaxation of the body and soul.

Activities to do in kumrat

Camping

How it would be if your artificial bed is under the stars and black sky? Off course it will be amazing experience of your life. So, you can fulfill these dreams by camping in the middle of forest or plains surrounded by greenery.

Hiking

You can take your trip happiness to another level by hiking to High lush green snowcapped mountains. In the way, you may experience many wild lives of wild animals.

Boating

By boating in river or lake you can enjoy your trip too better. You will be able to travel in water and its just insane.

Fishing

Its kind of hunting of sea foods. You can explore the hidden gems by doing fishing.

Horse riding

Horse riding is another best physical activity to do for the purpose of tourism and also adventurous.

Exploring the Kumrat National Park

The park is home to a variety of plants and animals, and it is a great place to go for a hike or picnic.

Best time to visit kumrat

Best time to visit, is from May to September. Generally, in summer, the days will longer as compare to days in winters. Weather will be pleasant and moderate. Also there will be no fear of destructive glaciers and destructive rain.

Apart from that it depended on your personal choice and preferences. What you want to do and what activities do you like? I must recommend to visit in summer.

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Tips before visiting to kumrat

1. pack warm clothes even in summer.
2. Try to communicate with the locals for more knowledge and information of the places.
3. Wear face mask and gloves for the protection.
4. Ask before making a video or taking pictures of the people.
5. Capture each and every moment of your trip to make it more amazing.
6. Be aware of the wild animals there in forest so. always stay with your group.
7. Wilds animals are mostly found there in winters like cheetah, wild dogs and many more.

Famous food of kumrat

Simple fresh vegetables, fruits and desi foods are the famous foods of komrat.

Kumrat specialty

Its well known for its valleys and natural beauty in all over in Pakistan. Green thick forests, lush greenery in mountains, snowcapped mountains, stunning waterfalls, ancients effects on culture and the sounds of rivers and birds are specific terms which make it more attractive.

Distance from Islamabad

Approximately it takes 9 hours and 20 minutes to travel from Islamabad to kumrat.

CONCLUSION

In this blog post or article, I discussed the tourist hub in the province of Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhw. Furthermore, I discussed the kumrat location, people, languages, culture, history, visit places, traveling tips before visiting, best time to visit, famous food and activities to do. This tourist destination, located in the upper Dir district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, has a rich history dating back to ancient times. The region is home to various ethnic tribes and groups, including nomads, Shepard’s, and farmers.

The dress code in Komrat is simple shalwar kameez, as it was the national dress of the Pukhtoons. The region has a rich history, with pre-historic cave paintings, Buddhist stupas, and monasteries. The Silk Road connected KOmrat to diverse cultures, and the region became home to the Shinwari Pashtun tribes, known for their hospitality. Visitors can explore the warmth of the Shinwari Pashtun heritage, their unique crafts, and the stunning views of snowcapped mountains through hiking and trekking.

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