Chitral is the district capital of Chitral, situated on the Chitral River in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Until 1947 Chitral was also the capital of the princely state of Chitral
A thin line of the Wakhan Corridor divides Chitral in the north from Tajikistan. Chitral is renowned for its natural beauty, resident simplicity and special culture. It is the most charming and fascinating location inside the Hindukush range
Chitral and Kalash Valleys are generally known as secure Pakistani regions. No visitors have ever, to my knowledge, faced security threats there. As of last summer, all foreigners were allowed to have an armed police escort for the duration of their stay in the chitral district. That includes the valleys of kalash.
