Chitral is located at an altitude of 1500m above sea level, in the northern areas of Pakistan’s KPK Province. It is accessible via the Lawari Tunnel which connects the beautiful valley with the rest of KPK, while in its north it is connected with Gilgit Baltistan via Shandoor Pass. The lush green valleys, high altitude mountains, and scenic glaciers along with the rich culture of the region attract several tourists from across the country and globe every year.
One of the major attractions in Chitral is the famous Kalash Valley, which attracts thousands of tourists from across the globe due to its unique culture and traditional values. The valley celebrates several festivals every year which are a source of fascination and attraction. Famous festivals include Chilam Joshi which is celebrated in the spring season, Choimus which is of winter seasons, and Uchal is of summer festivals.
This region is blessed with breathtaking natural beauty and every valley has its own unique attributes that distinguish it from the others. Garam Chashma Valley is known for the hot springs, while Gobor region in the valley is rich in lush green landscapes and speedy flowing waters. Madaklasht is another valley of Chitral located at a very high altitude, surrounded by rocky high mountains full of pine trees. It is famous for its heavy snowfall in winter, as it also has a ski resort which itself offers fascinating experiences. Furthermore, the KPK government has recently decided to build an electric chairlift from Kumrat (Dir Valley) to Madaklasht for the promotion of tourism in the area,which would be probably the highest chairlift in the world.
Furthermore, upper Chitral connects with GB via Laspur valley through the world’s highest polo ground Shandor. On the other side of the upper Chitral, Broghil valley connects with Tajikistan via the Wakhan Corridor. Chitral Valley also hosts many endangered species such as Snow Leopards, Markhor, Chakore, etc which are present in the Gol National Park as well as up in the mountains. Main tourist activities include hiking, trekking, sightseeing, attending festivals, skiing, and camping.
Chitral Tours are immensely popular among tourists as they flock in huge numbers to witness the breathtaking beauty of nature that this valley has to offer. Spending holidays in the picturesque mountains of Chitral is a dream for many. Visit our Chitral Tour Packages and let us have the honor of providing you with some experiences of your lifetime.
Come to Explore Chitral Valley with Pakistan Travel Guide, Chitral is famous for Kalaash Culture and it’s a natural beauty. Places to explore during a visit to Chitral are Dir, Ayun, Chitral Town, Brir, Bamburet, Rambur, National Gol Park, Garam Chasma. You can book your tour at info@pakistantravelguide.pk or 03005772942.
On the tour to Chitral, the first destination which we offer for stay is Phana Kot Dir and then Ayun Village. Ayun Village is famous for its landscape and temperature with streams and orchard gardens. Three Valleys of Kalash are 30 minutes’ drive from Ayun Village each valley in opposite direction. Let’s explore Chitral with Pakistan Travel Guide.