10 Incredibly unbelievable destinations to explore in Chitral

20 Jun 2022
Muhammad Nofel
Domestic Tourism
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Everyone in Pakistan and beyond is fully aware of the Chilam Joshi festival of Chitral. But Chitral has some other exciting hill stations for you to enjoy. Besides, Gilgit and Skardu, Chitral is again an excellent tourist destination for those who are looking for a pleasant tourist destination. Moreover, the people of Chitral are known for their hospitality which is more of a blessing for a tourist. Meanwhile, the destinations include Bamburet valley, Rumbur valley, Birir valley, Ayun valley, Garam Chasma, Booni, Shandur Pass, and Tirch Mir are paradises on one platform that push you to surrender to their serenity.

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The valley of Bumburet is Kalash's largest and most commercialized. In terms of modern amenities, the location is well-developed. It also draws a large number of domestic and international visitors. As a result, visitors should plan a trip to this site around May to attend the Kalash Chilam Joshi festival.

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Several small, neglected but beautiful towns can be found in the Rumbur valley, to the north of Bumburet. It is typically thronged with foreign tourists. It is without a doubt one of Chitral's most beautiful locations. The valley is big enough to keep you busy for a few days to explore the green meadows and rocky mountains.

Birir is the tiny Kalash side valley to the south of Bumburet. Although the area is undeveloped, it deserves to be included in the Chitral Beautiful Places list as it is all-natural and unspoiled. Everything you see will be in original form which is quite amazing in the urban era.

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Ayun valley is one of the most beautiful valleys in Chitral. It is situated on the Chitral River's banks. Moreover, a beautiful green valley lies between Chitral town and Ayun Valley which makes it a more splendid spot to discover. You would be glad to know that it is used as a gateway to the Kalash valleys. Further, the Chitral River and the Bamburet River meet in Ayun Valley which ranks it to the levels of heaven.

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At an elevation of 2,550 meters, Garam chashma is a beautiful valley in the Hindu Kush Range. It is one of the most prominent tourist spots in Chitral. It's noted for its hot springs, trout, and valuable stones. There are many reasons to visit, including rock climbing, fishing, natural springs, and a tranquil location.

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Booni's fan-shaped land landmasses are enough to arouse your curiosity. Formed as a result of glacial deposits, Booni's elevated appearance steals the viewer's breath away. Being in Booni literally feels like a walk-in air and the views of river Chitral are soulful.

Do you know what the other name for Shandur Pass is? "The World's Roof." It is located at a height of 3,700 meters. This makes it the world's highest mountain pass. For bold travelers, this is the right destination. But, be prepared to drive in first and second gear only because the roads are narrow, rough, and untidy. Furthermore, the vast majority of roadways are just wide enough for one vehicle. The premium time to visit Shandur Pass is between late April and early November. Meanwhile, jeeps are the best mode of transportation for shovelling the roads to reach this must-see spot.

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Pakistan is surely blessed with the tallest mountains in the world. Tirch Mir of the Hindukush is one of them. Marvelling at the elevation of 7,708 meters, Tirch Mir is a combination of two names, Tirch means Darkness and Mir refers to Monarch. So, it is due to Mir's shadows in Wakhan valley it is called The Monarch of Darkness. It is freezing throughout the year but if you want to visit, June and July can be the best choice.

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Chitral, in the province of KPK, is famous for its legacy and culture. Chitral Museum was established to preserve Chitral's cultural legacy and natural beauty. The Chitral Museum has ethnological and archaeological galleries. As a result, the ethnological exhibition shows the way of life of the Chitral people. Jewelry, weapons, traditional attire, furniture, ceramics, and musical instruments are among the items on display in this exhibition.

Chitral National park - a height of 5,500 meters, align with banks of river Chitral, astounding views of glaciers, plenty of cedar trees, and a look at three valleys can make you sway and delusional for such a package is rare to see. Not only this, you can have an amazing experience of wildlife here while seeing golden eagles, falcons, partridges, Markhors, wolves, ibex, and much more. What else stops you from visiting Chitral?