
Best time
May – September
Trip cost
PKR 550 – 15,600
Typical length
4 – 5 days
Katora Lake is an alpine glacial lake located in the upper reaches of the Jahaz Banda, Kumrat Valley in the Upper Dir District of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The lake is fed by the snowmelt from the surrounding glaciers.
2 trips · from PKR 550
No special permit is required for most visitors to this destination. Some high-altitude trekking routes nearby may need an NOC — your tour agency will arrange this if applicable.
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Add your review— coming soonThe best months to visit Katora Lake are May, June, July, August, September. During these months the weather is most favourable for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
No special permit is required for most visitors to this destination. Some high-altitude trekking routes nearby may need an NOC — your tour agency will arrange this if applicable.
Katora Lake is considered safe and welcoming for tourists. Pakistan's northern regions have seen a significant tourism boom and locals are well accustomed to visitors. Standard travel precautions apply — follow your guide's advice on weather and trail conditions.