Chitral · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Pakistan
Kalash festivals, the world’s highest polo ground, and treks beneath 7,708 m Tirich Mir — planned and guided by the people who call these mountains home.
About Chitral Tours
We are a family-run team of guides, drivers, and fixers born in Chitral. Every Chitral tour package we run — from a Kalash Valley tour to a Shandur Polo Festival guide trip or a Tirich Mir trekking expedition — uses our own 4x4 fleet, our own guides, and guesthouses we know by name.
No call centers, no middlemen. You plan directly with the people who will meet you at the airport, drive you over the passes, and invite you for chai along the way.
12+
Years guiding in Chitral
1,500+
Happy travelers hosted
20+
Valleys & treks covered
Destinations
From the living culture of the Kalash Valleys to the polo ground on the roof of the world — every stop on our tours, with the best time to visit and what not to miss.
Bumburet · Rumbur · Birir
Home to the indigenous Kalasha people, these three valleys preserve one of the world’s oldest living cultures — carved wooden villages, vibrant dress, and the famous Chilam Joshi (May) and Choimus (December) festivals.
Best time: April – October (festivals in May & December)
The roof of the world at 3,700 m
The world’s highest polo ground sits on a sweeping alpine plateau between Chitral and Gilgit. Every July, the Shandur Polo Festival draws thousands for free-style polo played against a wall of snow peaks.
Best time: June – September (festival in July)
Highest peak of the Hindu Kush — 7,708 m
Tirich Mir towers over Chitral town and anchors some of Pakistan’s finest trekking. The base camp route via Shagrom rewards trekkers with glaciers, moraine valleys, and close-up views of the 7,708 m giant.
Best time: June – September for base camp trekking
Natural hot springs of the Lotkoh Valley
Steaming mineral-rich water pours over travertine terraces in this side valley west of Chitral. The therapeutic hot baths have drawn travelers for generations — a perfect rest day on any itinerary.
Best time: Year-round; spring & autumn ideal
Sanctuary of the markhor
A steep forested valley just above Chitral town, protected as a national park for its herds of markhor — Pakistan’s national animal — along with snow leopards, ibex, and Himalayan monal.
Best time: April – October
Shahi Mosque (1924) · Chitral Fort
Chitral town’s white Shahi Mosque, built in 1924 by the Mehtar of Chitral, stands beside the historic Shahi Qila — the riverside fort of Chitral’s former rulers, still one of the valley’s most photogenic corners.
Best time: Year-round
Ayun Valley · Barmoghlasht · Karambar Lake
Beyond the headline sights: the orchards of Ayun Valley at the Kalash foothills, the summer pastures of Barmoghlasht, and the turquoise mirror of Karambar Lake in remote Broghil — Chitral’s quieter magic.
Best time: May – September
Tour Packages
Ready-made 3, 5, and 7-day itineraries for families, couples, and groups — each fully customizable. Open a package to see the day-by-day plan.
From PKR 45,000 / person
A focused Kalash Valley tour covering Bumburet, Rumbur, and Birir — ideal for a long weekend from Chitral town.
From PKR 78,000 / person
The complete first visit: Kalash culture, hot springs, wildlife, and Chitral’s heritage landmarks at an easy family pace.
From PKR 118,000 / person
The full arc — Kalash Valleys, the Shandur Pass polo ground at 3,700 m, Phander Valley, and Chitral’s heritage in one epic week.
Traveling as a festival group, trekking party, or photography crew? Ask for a custom itinerary — we build one within 24 hours.
Services & Logistics
One WhatsApp message is all it takes — we arrange the vehicles, guides, stays, and permits so you can just enjoy the mountains.
Well-maintained Land Cruiser Prados and jeeps with experienced local drivers who know every switchback of the Hindu Kush.
Meet-and-greet at Chitral Airport, plus road transfers from Islamabad, Peshawar, or Gilgit via the Lowari Tunnel.
100% local, English-speaking guides — including Kalash community guides for the valleys and certified trek leaders.
Hand-picked stays from family-run Kalash guesthouses to the best hotels in Chitral town, booked at local rates.
Timed departures for Chilam Joshi (May), Choimus (December), and the Shandur Polo Festival (July) with guaranteed access.
Tirich Mir base camp treks and photographer-led expeditions with porters, camp logistics, and permits handled.
FAQs
Seasons, roads, mobile networks, and packing — the questions every Chitral traveler asks.
Contact
Send the form and we reply on WhatsApp or email with a tailored plan and quote — usually within a few hours, seven days a week. No online payments; bookings are confirmed personally.
Chitral Tours is operated under Chaqon Global Tours, which is a Government authorised travel agency operating tours all over Pakistan.
SECP Incorporated
Registered as an incorporated company with the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan.
Department of Tourism Licenced
Government tourism licence: DTS 6331.
IPO Registered
Officially registered with the Intellectual Property Organisation of Pakistan.