Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Chitral is the main town of the Chitral valley in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, below Tirich Mir, the highest peak of the Hindu Kush. The Shahi Mosque and the Chitral Fort stand by the river, and the town is the gateway to the Kalash valleys and the Shandur pass. Stays are hotels and guest houses in and around town.
Highlights
- Tirich Mir view
- Chitral Fort and Shahi Mosque
- Gateway to the Kalash valleys
- Shandur pass
Season
May to October; the Lowari Tunnel keeps the road open longer than the old pass did.
Plan your visit
- Best months
- May to October
- Getting there
- By road from Peshawar or from Swat through the Lowari Tunnel, or by a flight from Islamabad when one is scheduled and the weather allows.
- Permits and access
- Foreign visitors may need to register with the local police, and some valleys near the Afghan border are restricted or need a no-objection certificate (NOC). Check current rules with the official authority and your tour operator.
Rules change: check the official source before you travel.
Last reviewed 26 October 2026
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