Just kidding – you should definitely visit Chitral!
The valley of Chitral in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is a combination of scenic beauty and cultural diversity. This year, Chitral was in the news due to the flooding issues. If you’re looking to find pictures of the flood and the destruction it’s caused, you’re in the wrong place. A place so stunning as Chitral shouldn’t be associated with images of flooding, so here’s a look at Chitral in it’s real form.
1. Qaqlasht, a picnic point in Chitral
Source: Wikipedia
2. Tirich Mir Peak.
Tirich Mir overlooks Chitral town and can be seen from the main bazaar.
3. Shahi Masjid
The mosque was built by the ul-Mulks during the 19th century. It’s pinkish coat and onion-like dome make it one of Pakistan’s most unique and distinctive mosques – the view of Tirich Mir in the back doesn’t hurt either.
4. Shahi Fort
Source: Saleem Shahid
5. Shandur Polo Ground
Known for being the highest polo ground, at 3,700 meters, Shandur has been hosting an annual polo tournament since 1936 in the first week of July.
6. Shandur Polo Ground
7. Shandur Lake
Source: Paki Mag
8. Shandur Pass
Source: Ishtiaq Ahmed
9. Chitral Gol National Park
The park is one of Pakistan’s national parks and home to some of the rarest animals in Pakistan including the famous snow leopards. The path to the park is a bit risky but once you get there, you’ll know it was worth it.
10. Chitral Gol National Park
11. Kalasha Valleys
The Kalasha Valleys are valleys that are inhabited by the Kalash people Kalash people, who have customs and language which are quite different from their neighbours, and historically have had a different religion.
12. Laspur Valley
13. Birir Valley
Source: Nadeem Khawar
14. Mastuj Valley
15. Ayun Valley
Source: Arshad Ali
16. Garam Chasma
Garam Chasma is a village in Chitral and is renowned for its hot spring which attracts a significant amount of tourism.
