Chitral

Lowari Tunnel

Road tunnel linking Dir with Chitral.

Lowari Tunnel quick facts

Height above sea level: 7,200 ft; about 2,190 m
Nearest city: Dir; About 20 km north of Upper Dir town (about 45 minutes by road); Chitral town is about 110 km beyond (3–4 hours)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 12°C to 26°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -8°C to 4°C

Famous for

Pakistan's longest road tunnel (8.5 km plus a 1.9 km second tunnel), opened in 2017 under the Lowari Pass, giving Chitral an all-weather road link with the rest of the country.

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

About Lowari Tunnel

Quick facts

Height above sea level: 7,200 ft (about 2,190 m)
Nearest city: Dir — About 20 km north of Upper Dir town (about 45 minutes by road); Chitral town is about 110 km beyond (3–4 hours)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 12°C to 26°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -8°C to 4°C

Famous for: Pakistan's longest road tunnel (8.5 km plus a 1.9 km second tunnel), opened in 2017 under the Lowari Pass, giving Chitral an all-weather road link with the rest of the country.

Lowari Tunnel is the road gateway from Dir into Chitral. Day 1 and day 5 of the 5 days Chitral tour use this tunnel.