Chitral Tours & Holidays
Chitral Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Lying in a fertile valley beneath the mighty Tirich Mir - at 7,700m the highest mountain in the Hindu Kush - Chitral Town is a cosy place, inhabited by warm and welcoming people. A lively bazaar, many of the stalls and restaurants run by Afghan refugees, leads through its centre to the small airstrip at one end and the polo field at the other. The old mud fort, scene of the famous British siege, still rest on the banks of the Chitral River next to the Shahi Mosque. From here the hot springs of Garam ...
Lying in a fertile valley beneath the mighty Tirich Mir - at 7,700m the highest mountain in the Hindu Kush - Chitral Town is a cosy place, inhabited by warm and welcoming people. A lively bazaar, many of the stalls and restaurants run by Afghan refugees, leads through its centre to the small airstrip at one end and the polo field at the other. The old mud fort, scene of the famous British siege, still rest on the banks of the Chitral River next to the Shahi Mosque. From here the hot springs of Garam Chashma, the Kalash Valleys, Mastuj and the Shandor Pass are all accessible. Cut off as it is from the rest of the country by high mountains, Chitral has developed its own particular feel and charm.
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Best experiences

Catch a game of Frontier Polo
Check if there is a game on to see this wild version of polo played at altitude. Local teams contend in fierce competition with crowds of Chitralis in attendance. This fast paced energetic game is a fabulous experience and a great way to chat to the locals.
Wander around Chitral Bazaar
Until the Lowari Tunnel was built in 2017, Chitral was closed off from the rest of the country for 6 months of the year as it is surrounded by high mountains. The sleepy town of is well worth a visit for a stroll through the bazaar.