Category: Chitral

Chitral (Pashto/Urdu: چترال‎; Khowar: چھترار‎, Khowar for “field”) is the capital of the Chitral District, situated on the Chitral River in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Chitral also served as the capital of the princely state of Chitral until 1969.

Lohigal An

Forested slopes, meadows, springs, wildflowers, friendly herders, big snowy peaks and a gentle pass make this one of Chitral’s most enjoyable treks.

Owir An

This popular and easily accessible trek crosses a ridge- top pass along the southern flanks of mighty Tirich Mir, visiting friendly villages along the way.

3 Days August July June Moderate September

Khot An

Khot An is a gentle and panoramic pass that traverses the Hindu Raj Range through upland yak pastures and provides a short and direct route between Turikho and Yarkhun.

2 Days August July June Moderate September

Kachakani An

This trek through forested glades and flower- filled meadows along sparkling trout streams leads over the high Kachakani An from intimidating Swat into more peaceful Chitral

6 Days August July September Very Demanding

Tirich Mir Base Camp

Tirich Mir, the Hindu kush’s highest peak, rises above a vast wilderness of glaciers and 20 other impressive 7000m summits, making this a trek into the very centre of the high Hindu kush.

6 Days August Demanding July June September

Karambar An and Darkot An

This trek ascends the glacially carved Karambar Valley across a meadow- and lake- filled pass to Pamir grasslands, then crosses a historic glaciated pass into the Incredibly scenic Darkot Valley, which features springs and tumbling icefalls.

11 Days August Demanding July September Technical

Broghil and Karambar An

An historic caravan route through Broghil’s lake- and peak- dotted landscape crosses a gentle lake- crowned pass, traversing from the Hindu Raj Range to the Karakoram.

10 Days August July June Moderate September

Gokhshal An and Dooni An

A classic traverse of Chitral Gol National Park into the Kalasha valleys rewards with excellent views of Tirich Mir and the Likelihood of spotting markhor.

3 Days August July Moderate September