City: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
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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. Takht-i-Bahi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
The most complete Buddhist monastery in Pakistan founded in the 1st century.
Reviewed By flyfisher66 - Islamabad, Pakistan
Takht-i-Bahi (The Throne of Bahi) is one of the most well preserved Budhist monasteries in Pakistan. Located 17 km from Mardan on hill, this monastery was founded in 1st century and remained an important Budhist educational and cultural center for many centuries. Many of the rooms and buildings inside the monastery are still quite well preserved though mosto f the relics and statues have been taken away over a period of time. It's a full day visit if you are going from Islamabad but monastery itself is a couple of hours event.
2. Shandur Pass
3. Chitral Gol National Park
4. 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
5. Dunga Gali Pine Line Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By omarq21 - New York City, United States
A must do for anyone who visits the area - just 2.5 hours from Islamabad - begin in Dungagali Bazar and ends in Ayubia - 4 kms one way - it’s called the pipeline walk because it traces the route of the water pipeline laid by the British for the area in the early 20th century - don’t forget to look out for the time markets and British Army signias at the Ayubia end of the walk - also has covered benches along the way where one can seat and have a meal The walk has no incline and hence is very easy for people of all ages
6. Pakistani Air Force Base Kala Bagh
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Yousaf_shahid - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This is very near to Nathia Gali near about 2 km. Hotels around the spot are very nice but expensive as well as restaurants but very good weather and views of high pine trees. You must visit if you are in Nathia Gali.
7. Sethi Street
8. 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.
9. Saif-ul-Muluk Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By 398israra - Islamabad, Pakistan
nice views and must visit desitination for people that want to see natural beauty of pakistan. The lake and mountains are epic.
10. Lulusar Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By jawadabid
If you are in Kaghan and Naran Valley, then Lulusar Lake is must visit place. After an hour and 30 minutes on N15 highway from Naran, we reached to magnificent Lulusar Lake which is located at 3,410 m (11,190 ft.). It is the primary headwaters of the Kunhar River. It flows southwest through the entire length of Kaghan Valley passing Jalkhand, Naran, Kaghan, Jared, Paras and Balakot until its confluence with the Jhelum River. It is located about 48 kilometres (30 mi) away from Naran and is accessible by any kind of vehicle. We could see reflection of Sky and mountains on the mesmerizing lake. We took a couple of pictures there while we stopped there for fifteen to twenty minutes. It is bigger in length as compared to Saiful Malouk and very calm place to be.
