Chitral District, Former administrative district in Malakand Division, Pakistan.
The mountainous territory spans 14,850 square kilometers, featuring the Hindu Kush range and Tirich Mir peak at 7,726 meters elevation.
The region functioned as an independent monarchy until 1895 when it became semi-autonomous under British rule before joining Pakistan in 1947.
The Khowar-speaking Kho people constitute the primary population, while the Kalash tribe maintains distinct traditions in remote southwestern valleys.
The Lowari Tunnel, opened in 2017, provides year-round access through the mountains, connecting Chitral to other parts of Pakistan.
The district contains twenty-four union councils and encompasses terrain where 76 percent consists of mountains and glaciers, with 4.8 percent forest coverage.
Location: Malakand Division
Inception: 1970
Capital city: Chitral valley
Shares border with: Wakhan
GPS coordinates: 36.25000,72.25000
Latest update: May 30, 2025 06:14
Combat Outpost Keating
124 km
Terich Mir
35.9 km
Noshaq
42.8 km
Chitral Gol National Park
63.2 km
Butkara Stupa
166.5 km
Broghil Valley National Park
102.2 km
Gabin Jabba
121.1 km
Jarogo Waterfall
127.8 km
Kargah Buddha
185 km
Karl Marx Peak
103.5 km
Chitral Fort
60.3 km
Istor-o-Nal
34.6 km
Falak Sar
79.5 km
Saraghrar
35.2 km
Koyo Zom
103.5 km
Buni Zom
12.6 km
Danyor Bridge
194.3 km
Swat Museum
165.8 km
Shahi Mosque
60.4 km
Fizagat Recreation Park
162.7 km
Khalti Lake
99.8 km
Mahmud Ghaznavi Mosque
167.8 km
Udren Zom
39.7 km
Kalasha Dur Museum
80 km
Badwan
180.3 km
Engels Peak
105.4 km
Chitral Museum
61.2 km
Youyi Bridge
172.6 kmReviews
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