Katora late is a very beautiful and very attractive lake located 1hour hiking distance from jazz banda.

One of the few raw natural beauties of Pakistan where public has not littered yet.Its take 1 hour hike from JahazBanda to reach Katora Lake.On the way there are 2 more lakes, one is very small & for other one boating facility is available.One has to cross that lakento reach Katora Lake.The guides of this area are very friendly and cooperative.One of them presented as warm tea.Best time for hiking is early morning.

After trekking for 04 days from Kalam and, apparently, camping at an unidentified ridge, the morning view of this beautiful lake left me speechless! it looked like a heart shaped bowl of still water, covered with white clouds slowly flowing over the lake! A lovely view to behold!

In my ranking, Katora lake is in top 5 out of lakes I have visited. It's trek is tough for new trekkers. We reach in 4x4 from Thal to Taki Top, then 2.5hrs trekking till Jaaz Banda, then 3 hours trekking till Katora Lake. Trek is full of natural beauty covers with greenery, flowers, lakes, stream, etc. At some points Hiking and climbing requires.

Katora Lake! After two and half hour trek from jahaz Bandha one will reach the Alpine Glacier Lake called katora lake surrounded by snow caped mountains having spillway. the trek to katora lake is on rocky hill and a bit steep but after reaching one forgets all the difficulties and feels relax. after reaching one could not forget to praise the nature . the lake contains fresh water and blue in color which is crystal clear. strong & comfortable shoes is needed as the trek is on small and large rocks and dont forget water and snacks... highly recommended

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Katora Lake is an alpine glacial lake located in the upper reaches of Jahaz Banda, Kumrat valley in Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the Province of Pakistan. The lake is fed by the surrounding melting glacier waters. The word Katora means "bowl" in Pashto. It was named after the lakes resemblance to a bowl shape Katora Lake Height (11,500 feet/3,500 m from Sea level) Kumrat Valley is a high frosty lake situated at the upper ranges of Jahaz Banda. Katora Lake is an underrated place that is visited less by the tourists as compared to other tourist destinations like Naran and Hunza etc. people can visit Katora Lake when they are fresh and full of energy. Jahaz Banda to Katora Lake distance is about 4.5 km. In some places it takes 3 to 4 hours

Almost 1.30 hour Jeep track from Thal to Taki top then 2.30 hours trekking from Takki top to Jahaz Banda (If you are not a chain smoker 😜) then night stay at Jahaz banda. Next day early morning depart for Katora lake and you’ll be at most beautiful part of earth “Katora Lake”. All your tiredness will go away on first sight of this beauty. Highly recommended for visit and not litter there please. “سیف الملوک جھیل والا حال نا کریے گا

(A DETAILED REVIEW) Jaz Banda is a place when it reveals its full face to you after you come up, for a moment, you might not believe that you are actually here. Since we hiked through the night, it astounded us in the morning when we woke up and unzipped our tent. This is one of the many heavens in the north of Pakistan. It is an all-in-one spot. Fresh water lakes, plenty waterfalls, snow-dotted mountains, enthralling meadows, chilling cold in the middle of summer, opportunity of extensive hikes, clear streams, thick forests, grazing grounds, light rains (fortunately or unfortunately), and a chance to witness milkyway at night (if you are lucky). All at a height of 3100m. Every nook and corner pleases your sight. Literally every nook and corner. How do you come here? It is in Dir Kohistan. From Thal you take left to Kumrat. But don't take left, come straight and take a right and you will reach here. A point, Takki Banda, Jandri, comes where your vehicle, even 4x4, loses it and you will have to fend for yourself. From that point, there is 3-5 hours hike, depending upon you. Locals do it in 1-2 hours. Jaz Banda itself is an attraction. But from here, there are sites you must not miss. From the Jaz Bands top, there is another 2-4 hours hike to Kathora Lake. If you go to Jaz Banda and don't go there, your trip would be terribly incomplete. Somehow go there, and behold what lies at the end. Fascinating scenery. Also, don't miss the waterfall. You will go downhill and it is easy. Takes probably 1.5 hours overall. But again, a mesmerising spot. The people of Kohistan are very welcoming; their hearts brim with purity, thier outlooks with innocence. But they dread that this influx of tourists may erode their local customs and culture. But they have accepted this cost in a hope to see their region developed, with varying business and job opportunities. (Pictures are all mine.)

I visited kumrat in 2016 for the first time and it felt like the most untouched beauty in Pakistan. But fast forward to 2019 and this place is decaying very fast. There is so much garbage in jahaz banda that ive never seen anywhere in Pakistan. Katoora is still the most wonderful place but save it.

very nice and beautiful lake in north India

Best place to visit....loved it... The view was just amazing..😍😍😍

Finest & beautiful of all the lakes i have visited. It's around 3 Hrs trek from Jahaz Banda. Rough & rocky terrain. One of the Allah's blessings adding up to the natural terrains & beauty of Pakistan.

Beautiful lake in KPK Pakistan

(Translated by Google) Like a bowl, four hundred mountains, clear transparent blue, sometimes deep green water, yellow pink and purple flowers on the shore, and the butterflies flying between them, this is the bowl of the bowl. Words cannot describe its beauty. Katora Lake, located 11,500 feet above sea level, is located in Upper Dir District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The lake bowl is sometimes blue or green in the cliffs of rocky cliffs; The lake apparently does not emit water. Somewhere in the earth, the water flows out of the stream.  We came here at a time when there was no rush on the lake, no noise at all, just tranquility, silence and a pause in which we felt the spectacle of this nature - (Original) گول پیالے کی مانند، چہار سو پہاڑ، صاف شفاف نیلگوں تو کبھی گہرے سبز رنگ کا پانی،  کنارے پر پیلے گلابی اور جامنی پھول اوران کے درمیاں اڑتی تتلیاں،  یہ ہے کٹورا جھیل۔ لفظوں میں اس کی خوبصورتی کو بیان نہیں کیا جا سکتا۔ سطح سمندر سے 11500 فٹ بلندی پر واقع کٹورا جھیل  صوبہ خیبرپختونخوا کے ضلع اپر دیر میں واقع  ہے- سنگلاخ چٹانوں کے حصار میں کبھی نیلی تو کبھی سبز ہوتی جھیل کٹورا، ایک بھرپور حسن کا مکمل شاہکار جھیل کٹورا۔ اس جھیل سے پانی کا بظاہر اخراج نہیں ہوتا۔ زمین کے اندر ہی اندر سے کہیں دور ندی کی صورت اس کا پانی جاتا ہے۔ ہم یہاں ایسے وقت پہنچے تھے کہ نہ جھیل پر رش تھا نہ شور شرابہ صرف سکون تھا، سکوت تھا اور اک ٹھہراؤ تھا جس میں جی بھر کے ہم نے اس قدرت کے نظارے کو محسوس کیا -

One of the most bewitching lakes of Pakistan with its light viridian colour. It's crystal water lets your eyes see the underwater rocks clearly. Light bushes grown over a part of the corners of the lakes contrast perfectly adding to the beauty of the lake. The gushing water from the sole outlet situated on the side of tourists hiking bewilders the spectators. Shallow water depth invites you to bathe and raise splashes to enjoy yourself to the maximum from the cold water of the lake. Snowcapped mountains surrounding the lake with caressing clouds soothe the eyes of the visitors.

Tourist spot

Nice lake to visit, hicking is not very tufr, only 2 hours from jhaz banda medows.

Jaz Banda Kohistan beauty is not easy to define in words unless one visit themselve because it takes almost half day of trekking from gemshir between the mountains to the steap, rocky roads and less oxygen are there to oppose everyone who want to visit Jaz Banda ?

No words🖤🖤🖤

Great place to visit if you are a fan of trekking

Life adventure, recomfor hiking 🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾

Katora lake has the whole beauty of jazbanda . The tour to jazbanda could be completed by seeing the mentioned lake . Without seeing this lake the tour would be called incompleted tour , because of it's beauty.

Excellent place. A heaven on earth: To be there you need, 1;A light treking stick 2;a bottle of water 3; good comfortable shoes 4;camera phone for photography And last but not the least a very good friends for enjoying the trek. Trick for trecking: move slowly dont run for rest i will recommend to take rest while standing on your feet. Long rest will cool down your muscles which will increases the chances of muscle pulling. The final distination have a small hut serving tea and snakes. Please bring one big shopper along with yourself and collect the garbage on the way back to camp. Let us preserve the beauty. Nature is beautiful plastics are destroying those places. Best of luck you will not regret by seeing such a beauty on earth and will wash away are tiredness.

Lovely Place. 3.5 hours hike from Jahaz banda is required to reach katora lake. You can find a tea stall at the lake. They serve biscuits and tea to make this moment great after 3.5 hours of constant struggle. Do carry some snacks and water with you.

Its is beautiful, peaceful, lush green place with attractive sound of water. Must spend time with family and friends. Its like anti depression. I visit in month if june and it is perfect time to go there

Katora Lake is an alpine glacial lake located in the upper reaches of Jahaz Banda, Kumrat valley, Its listed among the most beautiful lakes of Pakistan. The lake is fed by the surrounding melting glacier waters.The word Katora means “bowl” in Pashto. It was named after the lakes resemblance to a bowl shape.

It is heavenly beautifull. Watching it with your eyes is just like, oh Man! no words. Just beautifull. Crystal clear water from glaciers and then the sunlight making that crystal clear water glitter like gold. Worth it.

I went there this Eid holiday

must visit

amazing lake in pakistan.... i suggested u all visit in june fully snow tracking and adventure.but the trake mighty difficult and long

Great place

If you can step fast then Katoora lake will take your 5 to 6 six hours from one from jahaz banda, this lake is just incredible lush and clean, if you are a adventure type then you should grab your warm clothes and go for it.

Beautiful lake of kumrat

This beautiful lake gets its name that is in the shape of a bowl. The crystal clear water taking its colour from the hue of the sky above, is so clean that stones at its bed can be seen clearly. The water leaves the bowl from a single outlet that trickles in the ridge between two mountains forming a small waterfall and high-flow stream. It is rightfully said that you forget all your tiredness from trekking and just get refreshed with the first view of the lake. It’s beauty is breathtaking. Cool water is perfect for washing face and bathing yourself that literally touches your soul. We trekked from Jahaz Banda and I had to take an injured friend with me that increased both of our stress and struggle. By the time we were at the “wall” of the lake, we were drenched in sweat. But after climbing the wall, just a glimpse of this mesmerising beauty makes you forget it all. Trek is a bit tough but totally worth the view.

Nature is magnificent! The actual place to witness the Qadr of Allah and to admire the beauty of his creation. Absolutely breathtaking experience! Just make sure you take the actual track to reach the top then it won’t be that tough of a hike, as it was for us. Just reach the top and take a moment with yourself. Thank me later.

If only you can use words to describe its beauty!

It is one of the best place I have been ! I visited this place back in 2010 ,when people don’t have any idea about this wonderful place

Kumrat, jahaz banda, Katora Lake are just like heaven on earth 🌎.. amazing adventure type tour... Wish to visit again and again. And stay there forever 💕💕💕💕💕...

The most beautiful place ever i visit

Awesome place. Heaven on earth

Majestic graazing land around beautiful lake

Love at 1st sight. This is amazing... the beauty speaks itself. We took 4 hours to reach Katora lake from Jahaz Banda, normally people takes 2 to 2.5 hours but we lost the correct path but eventually got there, we were to frustrated and tired but all goes in vien as soon as we saw the lake. For a moment I was lost and start praising Allah for his creation. Indeed the earth was a beautiful creation but we humans made it hell. There is a stall wala whi sells Drinks, he said he came everyday in the morning and return by dusk, and takes 1+ hour. Amazing.

Katora is an alpine lake, at a distance of 2 hours easy hike from Jahaz Banda Meadows. The lake is located between glacial mountains. The beautiful lake i have ever seen in my life. ❤️❤️❤️

Awesome place

Awesome lake but very far

Katora lake is my most favourite lake, i visited this lake twice; from Jahaz Banda meadows it takes around 45-60 mins trek to reach this magnificent lake.

Katora Lake is a glacial lake located at the top of Jahaz Banda meadows in Kumrat Valley upper Dir Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. The lake is at an altitude of 11500 feet approximately. It is named as Katora “bowl” because of its shape which resembles a bowl. It is a beautiful lake and is one of the most attractive lakes in Pakistan. The lake is covered with snow in the winters and partially covered after winters. In the summers for one or two months, the snow melts fully and the lake becomes crystal clear. The lake is surrounded by mountains having lush greenery which makes the scene alluring and mesmerizing. Most importantly you do not need a guide to reach there.

A very beautiful Lake, only accessible through 3/4 hours of hike from Jahaz Banda.

It wasn't as hard as everyone was saying. From Jaz Banda we took around 2 hours. When you will reach at the lake you will definitely forget all the worries and tensions. This is must visit place for the adventurists. For hiking the best time is early in the morning. Time management is main thing.

It was hard to reach there but it was worth it ♥

One of amazing beauty of nature you will be stunned by first look of katora lake kumrat

One of the best beautiful place i ve seen with too much tracking simply loving this place

It's Ma sha ALLAH such a beautiful Lake crystal clear water

For hiking ... If you can bear hurdles than visit

Surrounded by the mountains, it is just like a 'کٹورا', bowl in English. A mild trek leads to it from Jaaz Banda. one with low trekking speed could reach in three hour. A beautiful place to visit.

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The place is very good and track of katora lake is 2 hours only Beautiful lake

Amazing

(Translated by Google) Beautiful dear pakistan (Original) خوبصورت پیارا پاکستان

An excellent unspoiled lake, due to its moderate to tough track. To visit this lake, reach Thal town in upper Dir. Take e 4x4 jeep to Taki Banda. Trek 2.5 hours in beautiful jungle to reach Jahaz Banda. Further 3 hour scenic track to lake.

A beautiful natural lake near jahaz banda, district deer of Pakistan, a place full of nature. You can reach there after 3 hrs hike from jahaz banda.

I just can't explain that view in words. That whole effort and hike was worth it ❤ You guys must visit that place

Take image with place Name Didar sayed house

Beautiful place to visit

Nice place safe for visitors