Chitral Inn Resort (Kalash Valley)

Overview

Deep in Bamburat, in the Krakal stretch of Kalash Valley, this inn keeps things refreshingly simple for travellers who've come for the mountains rather than the frills. Nightly stays fall between PKR ... read more

Deep in Bamburat, in the Krakal stretch of Kalash Valley, this inn keeps things refreshingly simple for travellers who've come for the mountains rather than the frills. Nightly stays fall between PKR 3,500 and PKR 6,000. The standout here is the on-site cook, which counts for a great deal this far up the valley, where restaurants are scarce and a hot home-style meal at the end of a long day's walking is worth its weight in gold. You order, someone cooks, you eat, no hunting around Kalash for a place still serving after dark. The location itself does much of the talking: Bamburat is one of the valleys' most storied corners, and basing yourself here means the trails, the villages and the festivals are on your doorstep rather than an hour's drive away. It's a fitting choice for hikers, small touring groups and anyone who wants to wake up already inside the landscape they came to see. Don't expect a sprawling resort experience; expect a straightforward, well-fed stay in one of the most memorable settings in the north.