General
Chitral Gol National Park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1979 and a National Park in 1984. This 7750-hectare area lies just west of the Town of Chitral, encompassing the watershed of Chitral Gol.
Chitral Gol National Park is surrounded by high Hindukush peaks and is a habitat of a number of wildlife like Kashmir Markhor, Ibex, Snow Leopard, Lynx, Chakor, Ram Chakor, Pheasant and a large variety of birds and wild animals. National bird of Pakistan, Chakor, National animal of Pakistan, Markhor, National flower Jasmin and National Tree, Diyar are also found in Chitral Gol National Park.
Itinerary
Day 01
Arrive in Islamabad. Afternoon Islamabad city tour. (Hotel)
Day 02
Fly or drive to Chitral. (Hotel)
Day 03
Drive to Rumbur-Kalash valley. (2520m) (Camping)
Day 04
Trek to Chimirsan Ghari (3100m) along the stream, through the Pine and cedar trees. 5-6 hours. (Camping)
Day 05
Trek to Dooni Ghari over the Pass (3350m) 4 hours. (Camping)
Day 06
Trek to Gokhshal (2750m). Chitral Gol National Park. 4 hours. (Camping)
Day 07
Trek descends down to Chitral town along the stream of Chitral Gol. 4-5 hours. (Hotel)
Day 08
Drive to Islamabad via motorway. 2 hours. (Hotel)
Day 09
Free day for shopping and sightseeing in Islamabad. (Hotel)
Day 10
Transfer to Airport for onward destination.