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Chitral

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan · Asia

About Chitral

Chitral is worth a stop: 50 minutes from Barg-e Matāl, 19km from Kalash Valleys.

Chitral is a town located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. With a population of 57,157, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Chitral sits in Pakistan. It's in the Asia/Karachi time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chitral to your route.

About Chitral

Chitral (Urdu: چترال, Khowar: ݯھیترار, romanized: ćhitrār, lit. 'field') is a town situated on the Chitral River in the northern part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. It serves as the capital of the Lower Chitral District, and was previously the capital of Chitral District, and before that, the capital of

Read more Chitral state, which was dissolved and made an administrative unit of West Pakistan between 1969 and 1972.

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Where is Chitral located?

Chitral is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.8518 latitude, 71.7864 longitude.

What is the population of Chitral?

Chitral has a population of approximately 57,157 people, making it a town in Pakistan.

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Quick Information

Population
57,157
Continent
Asia
Country
Pakistan
Region
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Coordinates
35.8518, 71.7864

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Worth the detour from Chitral

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Kalash Valleys

Three side valleys off Chitral (Bumburet, Rumbur and Birir) home to the Kalasha, a polytheistic people with their own language, wooden shrines and wine, and vivid seasonal festivals.

19 km · about 20 min drive

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Lowari Tunnel

An 8.5 km tunnel under the Lowari Pass that finally gave Chitral year-round road access, replacing a seasonal track that closed under snow for half the year. The approach roads still switchback steeply through pine forest.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Chitral

  • 56 kmLowari TunnelAn 8.5 km tunnel under the Lowari Pass that finally gave Chitral year-round road access, replacing a seasonal track that closed under snow for half the year. The approach roads still switchback steeply through pine forest.
  • 71 kmShandur PassA 3,700 m grassy plateau pass linking Chitral and Gilgit, home to the world's highest polo ground and a July tournament played at altitude with almost no rules. The track is rough gravel and passable in summer only.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Chitral.

Barg-e Matāl

🇦🇫 Afghanistan

45 km away

Thal

🇵🇰 Pakistan

59 km awayPop. 29,331

Buni

🇵🇰 Pakistan

63 km awayPop. 50,000

Upper Dir

🇵🇰 Pakistan

72 km awayPop. 29,869

Nāṟay

🇦🇫 Afghanistan

74 km away

Zaybāk

🇦🇫 Afghanistan

85 km away

Pārūn

🇦🇫 Afghanistan

92 km awayPop. 1,000

Kuran wa Munjan

🇦🇫 Afghanistan

93 km away

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