Everyone should have to enjoy the beauty of nature which lies in the northern area of pakistan and we chitrali are pleased to serve you!

2. l means “field” in Khowar, the native language, and it is also spelled as “khashkar” or “Chetrar”. Are
e largest district in Khyber Pakhtunkhaw (KPK), covering an area of 14,850 square kilometers. Its pict
tains sulphur springs, fascinating combination of greenery areas, hospitable people and rivers teemi
us trout fish are truly spellbinding. Chitral is also the most peaceful region of Pakistan. Its culture is u
due to that they are recognized independently. It is bordered with Gilgit Baltistan in the east, south
y, north and north east by china and the Wakhan corridor of Afghanistan, and in the west by the Nu
Province of Afghanistan. In the south of Chitral there lie upper Dir District and to pass into Chitral lo

3.  History
Nothing definite is recorded about the first settlers. In the 3rd century AD, kunishka, the Buddhist
ruler of the kushan empire, occupied Chitral. In the 4th century AD, the chines overran the valley,
raees rule over Chitral began in 1320 and come to an end in 15 century. From 1571 onward Chitral
was the capital of princely state of Chitral.

4.  Tourist places
nd they are known as the race of
mother tongue. kalash houses and
n various arts and crafts especially
uals , according to their beliefs, the
g separation. They sing special songs

5.  Garum Chashma
Two hour of distance from Chitral there
located the ancient valley of injigan ,
nowadays Garum Chashma and could be
approached by jeep, car etc. but better to
be inside an open jeep to enjoy the scenic
beauty of the area. Garum Chashma is
famous for its springs as a natural
medication to cure the skin disorder and
maladies so this area is visited by local
tourist as well as foreign. There are also
trout found in this area so that tourist
obtain permit from the fisheries
department of Chitral before leaving for
the valley.

6. Lawari tunnel.
Lowari Pass is a high mountain pass at an
elevation of 3.118 m (10,230 ft) above the sea
level, located in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa,
Pakistan.to connect Chitral with other region a
tunnel has been inaugurated having a distance
of 8.5 and second one 1.9 km. the Lawari pass is
itself example of adventure.

7.  Shahi masjid
It was built in a 1924 AD by shajaul
mulk the Mehtar of Chitral . The
mosque is famous for its strong and
cultural architecture style.

8.  Terich mir
This lofty mountain peak is
the highest in Hindu Kush
range and can be viewed from
a higher place of Chitral town.
This mountain is also highest
in the world apart from
Himalaya and karaka ram
ranges.

9. approx 3738 meters
e roof of the world, lie
he distance from
5 km both side people
d the roof of the world.
h snow and in summer
us shandur polo festival
ost attained legendary
Gilgit every year from
uty attract the tourism
tional dances and
e attractive and all
olo one of the most

10.  Qaqlasht
Jashan-e-Qaqlasht’ is the old-age
festival of the people of northern Chitral
with a history of more than 2,000
years…
The festival is just like the famous
Shandur Polo Festival, there are many
events happening at an outstanding
scenic place. The Jashan-e-Qaqlasht
features traditional sports and cultural
events of the surrounding local
communities. A flat terrain that is
located about 80 kilometers north of
Chitral town and approachable by a
smooth drive of one and half-hour.
When early spring sweeps through the
valley, this Plateau type of plain
transforms into a gorgeous picnic resort
with a carpet grassy ground.

11.  Culture
ancient tribe of Pakistan and they have their own way
wn religion language, rituals and their own identity. This
n is considered to be a well preserved ethnic and
um. Owing to this value, Kalash culture has been listed
r consideration as World Heritage Site. some of their
brated in May to welcome the spring.
erved in late August to ensure good crops of wheat.
bserved in December for more than two weeks, it is the
val of the Kalash tribe and it is celebrated to welcome

12. Death ceremony of
Kalash.
Men and women danced around the
dead body as per local tradition. In
the culture of the tribes people,
there are three days of dances
following the death of a man and
shots are fired in his honor. The body
is adorned with a necklace of cash,
and weapons, as well as other
necessities, are placed beside it.

13. rtant event which is celebrated with
l marriage involve different sub-event
below:
e Proposal)
agement)
ri ( Giving meal to villager)
Ruzayo Angeik (Marriage)
n)
rogramming)
ought from bride’s house)
ng Back to her parental place)

14. Chitral dressing
Pakhol (topi) shoqa(coat) waskat(jacket)

15. Kalesh dress
female topi

16. Chitral food
Chera shapik. Shoshp ghalmandI Mantuk

17. Chitral fruits
ch (Mulberry) zuli (apricot) kkilawu

18. Scenic places.

20. Wild life
• Markhor
The national animal of Pakistan found in
Chitral, its beauty attract tourist toward this
region. Week ago American tourist pay an
amount of 9200 dollar for a Markhor in
Chitral. They mostly found in Chitral Gol.

21. Snow leopard
Snow leopard is also among
those gifts who has been gifted
by God in the beauty of nature
and Chitral is also rich in this
snow leopard in the high up
mountains.

22. My vision
• In the end I want you to experience the real beauty of nature in the
form of adventure, scenery, interesting culture, peace environment,
the hospitality, the adventurous road and the most important the
food of Chitral which didn’t found any other region.