Kumrat Maskan Hotel

Overview

Deep in Kumrat Valley, Kumrat Maskan Hotel is the sort of base that lets you throw yourself at the mountains and still come back to a warm, functioning room. At a flat PKR 2,000 per day it's easy on t... read more

Deep in Kumrat Valley, Kumrat Maskan Hotel is the sort of base that lets you throw yourself at the mountains and still come back to a warm, functioning room. At a flat PKR 2,000 per day it's easy on the wallet for such a remote and sought-after corner of upper Dir, which leaves more of your budget for the trek itself. The valley's power supply can be temperamental, so the UPS backup here is worth its weight; you'll keep your lights and phone going even when the wider grid falters. After a cold day out among the pines, geysers deliver hot water for a proper wash, and the on-site cook means dinner is sorted without hunting for a place to eat in the middle of nowhere. There's Wi-Fi to send word home that you've arrived safely, parking for anyone who's driven up the rough valley track, and laundry to freshen clothes for the days ahead. For guests chasing Kumrat's scenery, it turns a wild spot into a comfortable, well-run one.