8 Days
Chitral Valley is one of the very few places in the world which offers exotic cultural retreats as well as stunning mountain sceneries. Deep inside the mighty Hindu Kush range (which has 40 peaks above 6,000m, including Tirich Mir (7,726m) the highest peak of Hindu Kush), Chitral Valley is beaming with culture and heritage. We will visit the famous Kalash Valley and experience first-hand the culture and rituals of the people of Kalash, who are descendants of the five lost soldiers of the army of Alexander the Great and are well-known for their own religious beleifs, identity, way of life and language.
We will visit Gol National Park for some magical views of the Chitral Valley, along with visiting the historical sites in the area (Chitral Fort, Shahi Mosque, Chitral Museum and Old Bazaar). Next day we will visit the serene Shandur Pass (3,700m), often known as the ‘Roof of the World’ due to its massive lush green plateau. Shandur Pass is also home to the world’s highest Polo Ground, where the Shandur Polo Festival takes place in July every year. Camping overnight at Shandur Pass will surely be an unforgettable experience!
Chitral Valley offers everything a tourist can ask for. From the rich culture and hospitality of the people of Kalash to the mesmerizing sceneries of Chitral Valley and Shandur Pass, you will witness the best of both worlds. Visiting this crown jewel of the Hindu Kush will surely be an experience of the lifetime!
We can customize the itinerary according to your needs, giving you the option to choose where you want to go, what you want to see and when you want to do it. Be it adding a few more days to the tour for visiting more places (e.g. Gilgit, Hunza Valley, Naran Valley, Swat Valley, etc.), combining a short trek with the tour (e.g. Tirich Mir (7,708m) Base Camp), or taking the one of its kind Islamabad/Chitral/Islamabad flight, just let us know. We will be more than happy to provide you with a tailor-made itinerary.
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