Kumrat

Thal

Thal approach to Kumrat Valley.

Thal quick facts

Height above sea level: 6,750 ft; about 2,060 m
Nearest city: Dir; About 75 km from Dir town (about 3 hours by road)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 12°C to 27°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -7°C to 5°C (heavy snow can cut access)

Famous for

The last town before Kumrat Valley and its jeep base, known for its roughly 200-year-old deodar-wood Jamia Mosque and traditional Gawri timber architecture.

Temperatures are typical seasonal ranges. Mountain weather changes quickly, so check the forecast before you travel.

About Thal

Quick facts

Height above sea level: 6,750 ft (about 2,060 m)
Nearest city: Dir — About 75 km from Dir town (about 3 hours by road)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 12°C to 27°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -7°C to 5°C (heavy snow can cut access)

Famous for: The last town before Kumrat Valley and its jeep base, known for its roughly 200-year-old deodar-wood Jamia Mosque and traditional Gawri timber architecture.

Thal is the Kumrat approach on day 4 of the 9 days Chitral Kumrat and Kalam tour.