Chitral is situated on the North Western region of Pakistan in the province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
Capital city of this valley is Chitral, Chitral River is the main water artery that is flowing through this valley. Before Pakistan, Chitral was a princely state, which annexed into Pakistan after an agreement between the Prince Muzzafar-ul-Haq of Chitral & Pakistan Government in 1947.
But the history of Chitral is much older and can be traced back to the times of Alexander The Great when he passed through this area in 3rd century CE and some of this troops settled here. Kalasha Tribes here claimed themselves as their decedents, and this can be a true claim when we see their features which are more European rather than Subcontinental races. Late, in the Kanishka period when the Buddhist rulers of Kushan empire settled here.
Like its rich history, Chitral is also rich in its culture, geography & landscapes. Infect due to these reasons Princess of Wales Lady Diana visited here in 1991 & after 28 years her son Duke of Cambridge Prince William & his wife Princess Kate visited here and appraised the beauty of this area.
Hindukush Range is separating Chitral from Afghanistan & have 7 peaks in Pakistan area which are above 6000 meters and the highest one is Trichmir (7,708 meters). Pamir Mountains in the North of Chitral is separating it from Afghanistan & Central Asia . In its east it connects with the Gilgit Baltistan through Shandur and Karambar Passes.
Lest come and explore and this valley.
Tour is designed for all age groups and for the winter & spring seasons. In this tour you will enjoy the metropolitan, rural, cultural, natural & landscape beauties of Pakistan.
Tour will start from Islamabad which is the capital of Pakistan. Islamabad became the capital of Pakistan in 1960. Islamabad is located in the foothills of Margala Hills which is the part of Himalayan Range. Islamabad is a beautiful blend of modern lifestyle and ancient history which can be traced back from the Buddhist Period.
From Islamabad we will go to Chitral Valley by road. Chitral Valley is famous of its cultural & natural beauty. We will enter into the Chitral Valley through Lowari Tunnel. Journey through Chitral Valley is through the barren mountains, but the villages in the foothills of mountains will be lush green and roads are winding through the mountains and along the Chitral River & its tributaries.
Ancient tribal cultural villages of Kalasha Tribes (Ayun, Bamburet, Rumbur & Birir) are the villages where you will find ancient Pagan Religion. These tribes claim themselves the decedent of Alexander the Great. Their costumes, culture, festivals & folk dances are very colorful. Festivals of Kalasha tribes are based on weathers thus they have three festivals every year when celebrates the arrival of Spring Season by celebrating Chilum Joshi, Uchal festival to welcome Summer Season & Choimus Festival to welcome Winter Season. Every year millions of tourists from Pakistan & abroad come here to enjoy these festivals.
Beyond Kalasha Valley, Chitral Valley offers many beautiful landscapes with beautiful green villages lofty snow-covered peaks & beautiful lakes.
