The Chitral Valley, located in the northern region of Pakistan, is one of the most remarkable places in the world when it comes to natural scenic beauty. Its picturesque mountains, sulphur springs, Juniper forests, friendly people, and rivers teeming with the famous Trout fish are truly spellbinding.
Chitral Valley is a valley located along the bank of the Chitral River in the district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The total area is 57 square kilometers and Chitrali is the main language spoken by the inhabitants. The region is famous for its calm and peaceful environment as well as the tourist places that exist here.
The climate is the Mediterranean which remains hot in summer and cold in winter. Usual snowfalls occur in the Hindu Kush range of Chitral. The average temperature in the summer season varies from 22 – 30 degrees centigrade while the average temperature in the winter season varies from -5 to 12 degrees centigrade.
A number of festivals are celebrated here which became a reason for tourist attraction. These festivals include Joshi Spring Festival, Phool Festival, Uchal Festival, and Chaumas Festival. Moreover, the region has the world’s largest polo ground where Shandur Polo Festival is celebrated and players throughout the globe, join the festival.
Itinerary | 09 Nights 10 Days
Day 01: Islamabad – Swat
Pickup from Islamabad airport and departure for Swat (approx.04 hrs. drive).
Overnight stay at a hotel in Swat.
Day 02: Swat – Chitral
After breakfast departure for Chitral (approx.07 hrs. drive).
Overnight stay at Hotel in Chitral.
Day 03: Chitral
After breakfast departure for Garam Chashma (approx. 1 ½ hrs drive). Garam Chashma, famous for its hot springs and water is perceived for centuries, as a natural medication to cure skin disorders and maladies.
Suggested lunch at Garam Chashma.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Chitral.
Day 04: Chitral
After breakfast departure to explore the Kalash Valley for a full-day visit at Bamburet Valley. Bamburet is the largest and the most picturesque valley of the Kalash tribe and one of the finest Museums of the Kalash Tribes.
Suggested lunch at Foreigner Tourist Inn Bamburet.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Chitral.
Day 05: Chitral – Mastuj
After breakfast departure for Mastuj (approx 4 ½ hrs drive), en-route stopover at Koh Ghazi and Booni Valley.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Mastuj.
Day 06: Chitral – Mastuj
After breakfast, departure for Shandur (approx. 02 hrs. drive). Later drive back to Mastuj.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Mastuj.
Day 07: Mastuj – Chitral
After breakfast departure for Chitral (approx. 4 ½ hrs. drive) on arrival transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Chitral.
Day 08: Chitral
After breakfast visit Chitral museum day for free leisure.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Chitral.
Day 09: Chitral – Swat
After breakfast departure for Swat (approx. 06-07 hrs. drive).
Overnight stay at Hotel in Swat.
Day 10: Swat – Islamabad
After breakfast departure for Islamabad (approx. 04 hrs. drive) and drop at the designated location or Airport.