Pakistan - Where Nature Lies

Saturday, 23 November 2019

Chitral - Pakistan’s Pearl of the North


From icy mountain peaks to rivers to forests, the historical city of Chitral is one of Pakistan’s most beautiful places to visit.


The valley is famous for hiking, trekking, mountaineering, fishing along with a number of tourist spots. The best time of the year to enjoy your trip here is in summers from July to September. It is not only the natural beauty that differentiates Chitral from other places in the northern areas but also the traditions and culture one witnesses here. Local residents need no reason to celebrate which is reflected by the different colorful festivals they have in their unique and simple way of life. After a long winters, the arrival of spring is celebrated on 21st of march. In mid may, people enjoy a four day joshi festival and the most unique part of this is the announcing of your chosen life partner. Jashn e qaqlasht is celebrated in April every year with an aim to promote Chitral’s cultural heritage. In addition to these, shandur polo festival, one of the most famous events is held in July at the highest polo ground of the world.

You cannot appreciate the charm of all these, till the time you pay a visit.

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