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CHITRAL
Chitral is a radiant and beautifully green valley, covered by forests, ideally situated (1300m), amidst the world’s most lofty peaks in the Hindu Kush range. Mount Trichmir (7690m) the delight of mountain climbers reigns majestically over the valley. Chitral district has Afghanistan on its north, south and west. A narrow strip of Afghan territory, Wakhan separates it from Central Asia. One of the major attractions of Chitral is the Kalash valley (the home of Kafir-Kailash or wearers of the black robes), a primitive pagan tribe. Their ancestry is enveloped in mystery and is the subject of controversy. A legend says that five soldiers of the legions of Alexander of Macedonia settled in Chitral and are the progenitors of the Kafir Kalash.\
The Chitral Valley at an elevation of 1,128 metres, is favourite with mountaineers, anglers, hunters, hikers, naturalists and anthropologists. The 7,705 metres Trichmir, the highest peak of the Hindukush range, dominates this 322 kms. long exotic valley.
Chitral district has Afghanistan on its north, south and west. A narrow strip of Afghan territory, Wakhan, separates it from Tajikistan. The tourist season in Chitral is from June to September. The maximum temperature in June is 35 C and the minimum 19 C. In September the maximum is 24 C and minimum 8C.
PLACES TO SEE
City tour of Chitral, visit Chitral mosque, fort and bazaar. Full day excursion for Kalash valleys visiting Bomburet and Birir. Full day excursion to Shandur pass (4000m). Full day excursion for Garam Chashma.
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