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Getting There<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Chitral is accessible from Islamabad via Dir which is situated around 340km away and takes around 7 hours to reach. From Dir, one takes the Lowari Tunnel or has to go over the Lowari Top to reach Chitral after another 3 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Train<\/strong>: If you want to go to Chitral Festival by train from any part of the country, there is no train available to go to Chitral Festival So you can get off at Nowshehra Railway station or Peshawar station and go Chitral Festival\u00a0 by car, bus and Jeep<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Air<\/strong>: The flight from Islamabad to Chitral runs every day and takes 50 minutes to reach Chitral, then rent a jeep to the Kalash Valley if you are a Solo Traveller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Road<\/strong>: A luxury bus service has been started from Islamabad to Chitral.The bus will be fully luxurious, well-equipped with air-conditioning system and comfortable seats. In Chitral, the bus will be available at the \u201cAtaliq Bus Terminal\u201d while in Islamabad it will be available to serve its customers at Shalimar Travels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Chitral Valley has an average elevation of 1128 meters and is a favorite of mountain climbers, hikers, hunters, hunters, and anthropologists. Afghanistan is located in the north, south, and west of the Chitral region. The narrow zone of Afghanistan (Wakhan) separates it from Tajikistan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tirich Mir: This lofty mountain peak is the highest of the Hindukush range. Tirich Mir can be viewed from a higher place of Chitral Town (Like the rooftop of the hotel where you stay) in clear weather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chitral Museum: Chitral Museum with antiques, weapons, and other stuff from the old times of monarchies provide great knowledge about the history and culture of Chitral and Kalash people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shahi Masjid (Shahi Mosque): Shahi Masjid of Chitral was built in 1924 A.D. It was built by Shujaul Mulk, the Mehtar of Chitral (1895 \u2013 1936). The mosque is famous for its strong and cultural architectural style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shahi Qila (Shahi Fort): Shahi Qila of Chitral is situated beside the Shahi Masjid of Chitral. This fort is definitely a place suitable for a kingly residence. Unfortunately, it is private property and you\u2019ll need to get special permission to visit it from inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polo Ground: Polo is a famous and perhaps most favorite game of Chitral. A visit to polo ground will provide you with information about an interesting game of polo, and if you are lucky then there might be a match going on that you can enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n