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 Thallo Pass- which connects Kumrat with Chitral  Thallo Pass is a historic passage that connects Upper Panjkora and Kohistan Dir (Kumrat Valley) with Chitral. This pass has been traversed by the Dardic tribe for centuries. The route is renowned for its stunning landscapes, including vast green meadows, grazing grounds, lakes, waterfalls, and large glaciers. Notable grazing grounds along this route include Ezgallo Banda, Ghorshai Banda, and Shahzor Banda. Some of the famous lakes are Shahzor Lake, Zaigi Chatt Lake, Thallo Lake, Kak Lake, and Kool Lake. In addition, you will encounter large glaciers, such as the Thallo Glacier.   Local elders mention that the Kohistan Dir section of Kumrat is particularly rich in wildflowers. This area, from Dojanga to Shahzor Banda, especially around Ghorshai Banda and Shahzor Banda, is known for its colorful floral displays. The primary reason for this abundance is that livestock only reaches this region at the end of summer, giving wi...

A journey to Kumrat Valley   By Uzma Arif  Before heading to Kumrat, we had made advance bookings for hotels and jeeps. However, the experience taught us a lesson: never make advance bookings again, and you’ll understand why as you read this post.   We left home at six in the morning, crossed the Swat Motorway, and headed towards Kumrat. The route was fine up to Sheringal. We were traveling in our own cars and needed to reach Thal from Sheringal. From Thal, we were supposed to switch to a jeep to reach Kumrat. The jeep was parked in Thal, but it took us three to four hours to get from Sheringal to Thal due to the rough, uneven, and single-lane road. On mountainous roads, you must drive slowly as well.   Throughout our journey from the Sheringal market to Thal, when we asked locals how long it would take to reach Thal, we consistently received the same response: “three hours more.” Even after covering a significant distance, the answer remained three hours...