About Chitral

Chitral is the capital of District Chitral. It is located on west of River Kunar, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, about 348 kilometers (216 miles) from Peshawar. Chitral is a place blessed with nature’s beauty. It is not just a valley with mountains and a river flowing through it but also a historical city of east. From icy mountain peaks and glaciers to waterfalls and forests, one can find all colors of nature’s beauty in this region. Bazaar of town of Chitral offers all facilities from banks, post office to rental vehicles and tourist accessories.

Chitral with its artistic handcrafts and precious stones attracts tourists from all over the country. At the end of summer the whole region is decorated with oodles of flowers and fruits.  Famous fruits of Chitral are peach, apricot, damson, apple, pomegranate, grapes and pear. It is also famous for its dry fruits Almonds, apricot, pistachios and walnut.

There many motels and restaurants in town of Chitral. One can find a suitable motel according to his budget and need. People of Chitral are very welcoming and cooperative. You can easily find a guide if need. Following are some famous tourist attractions in Chitral.