Chitral Fort, Chitral

Name: Chitral Fort
Address: Chitral, Pakistan

#1 among attractions in Chitral

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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The Chitral Fort is a fortification in Chitral town, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The fort is situated on the banks of the Chitral River. The fort has a commanding position on the river and is believed to have been built in 1774 during the reign of Mohtaram Shah Katur II and restored in 1911 by His Highness Sir Shuja ul-Mulk. The compound used to house the barracks of the guards of Mehtar of Chitral. ()

Coordinates: 35°51'17"N, 71°47'29"E

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Chitral Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chitral Museum, Shahi Mosque, Khot Valley, Birmoghlasht Summer Fort.

0.6 miSW
History museum, Art museum, Museum
Chitral Museum, Chitral
15 min walk • Chitral Museum is a museum located in Chitral District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, established on 8 July 2010.
~630 ftNW
Mosque, Mughal architecture
Shahi Mosque, Chitral
4 min walk • The Shahi Mosque is the main mosque in the town of Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is located on the bank of the Chitral river adjacent to the Chitral Fort. It was the principal mosque of Chitral at the time of the existence of the State of Chitral. The mosque was built on the orders of His Highness Shuja ul-Mulk in 1924.
2 miN
Valley
Khot Valley, Chitral
52 min walk • Khot Valley is an inhabited valley in the Hindukush range in Chitral, Pakistan. Its main town is Khot and the population speak Khowar language.
2.5 miNW
Forts and castles
Birmoghlasht Summer Fort
64 min walk • The Birmoghlasht Summer Fort is a dilapidated fort of the former ruler of Chitral State. It is perched on top of a hill at an elevation of about 9,000 feet. It is located in what is now a core area of the Chitral Gol National Park.