Dir

Chakdara

Swat Motorway exit toward Dir and Lowari Tunnel.

Chakdara quick facts

Height above sea level: 2,250 ft; about 690 m
Nearest city: Mingora; About 40 km (about 45 minutes by road)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 23°C to 38°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): 3°C to 17°C

Famous for

A town on the Swat River that serves as the gateway to Swat and Dir and the northern end of the Swat Expressway; known for the Chakdara Fort and the University of Malakand's Dir Museum of Gandhara art.

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

About Chakdara

Quick facts

Height above sea level: 2,250 ft (about 690 m)
Nearest city: Mingora — About 40 km (about 45 minutes by road)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 23°C to 38°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): 3°C to 17°C

Famous for: A town on the Swat River that serves as the gateway to Swat and Dir and the northern end of the Swat Expressway; known for the Chakdara Fort and the University of Malakand's Dir Museum of Gandhara art.

Chakdara is the turn from the Swat Motorway toward Dir on Pakistan Travel Guide’s 5 days Chitral tour.