HOW TO GET
FROM KALAM TO KUMRAT VALLEY
Dir Upper in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the most beautiful and attractive valley, where thousands of tourists come every year to see the Kumrat valley, Jehaz Banda, Kund Banda, Kund Watefall, Danopashkeer Waterfall, Katora Lake, Badgoi Pass, Shell Top and much more . Tourists, mostly, reach Chakdara by road. After passing through Chakdara, they reach Timergara and then from Timergara to Dir. From Dir, they reach Sheringal after passing through Bab-e-Kumrat, and then Patrak, Biar, Brikot, Kalkot, Thall, and finally tourist reach t Kumrat Valley. This is the easiest route for tourists.
But many people who do a lot to make their trips more attractive and enjoyable. For such adventurous and nature-loving people, there is another route. By traveling on this route, tourists not only get to see the Kumrat Valley but also the sights of Madian, Bahrain, Kalam, and Utroor for free. This beautiful and attractive route is called the "Badgoi Pass". So, you can also see the Kumrat Valley from Kalam. How?
If you want to see both Kalam and Kumrat Valley in one tour, then go straight to Kalam from Mardan and then take the road from Kalam to the beautiful Badgoi Top, which is a perfect instance of beauty. Vivacious meadows everywhere, colorful mountains filled with flowers on all sides, and peaceful scenery charm tourists with their charm. While visiting the Kumrat Valley, most tourists also visit the Badgoi Pass. Tourists from all over the country often wish to see Glaciers when they visit, which is not easily possible in the Kumrat Valley because Glacier is located at a great distance. However, at Badgoi Pass, Glaciers are near to road. Every year during Ramadan, thousands of vehicles transport natural ice to other parts of the country through the Badgoi Pass.
To reach the Kumrat Valley from Kalam, you will have to go straight to Kalam and then take a vehicle to Utror Valley. Ask someone in Utror Valley for roads leads to Badgoi Pass. From there, you will travel through the beautiful natural scenery of Badgoi Pass and reach Lamoti and Thall. Badgoi Pass is a beautiful valley that connects Dir Kohistan with Swat Kohistan.
In the past, people from both sides used the pass to travel because the language, culture, and traditions of Dir Kohistan and Swat Kohistan are the same, and the people of both regions love each other endlessly. And yes, in Kalkot, Thall, and Lamoti, everyone will have a friend in either Kalam or Utrot or both.
Due to heavy snowfall, the road to the Badgoi Pass is closed from November to March or April, so the condition of the road to Badgoi Pass is not very good. Therefore, try to choose a car according to the condition of this road. Some people travel on this pass by motor vehicles, which can be inappropriate and can cause accidents at any time.
