By Jeep, Chitral
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Chitral Transportation: By Jeep tips and advice posted by real travelers and Chitral locals.
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on March 9, 2006
To Chitral
From Peshawar there are 2 options to get to Chitral .
1: By Plane
2:By Road
1 : There area regular flights to Chitral , 50 US $ each , but they are subject to weather .
2 : There is nightly coach service from Peshawar to Chitral what leaves for Chitral from Qissa Khawani bazar Peshawar 5 US $ each almost 12 hrs drive .
Apart from that there are indirect coach services from General bus stand Haji camp Peshawar wherefrom one can get to Dir 5 hrs then to Chitral through Lowari pass 3200 m to Chitral 5 hrs but better to leave for Chitral from Peshawar as early as possible in the morning .
For Tourists
If one is looking for comfort and luxury then better to hire a Jeep with an experienced driver what costs for Gilgit 150 US $ , a night and 2 days trip across Mastuj , Shandoor pass 3800 m Shandoor lake , Phandar , Khalti lake and Gupis to Gilgit . The road from Gilgit to Phandar is paved and work on the rest of the part is in progress. From Chitral to Hot springs , Kalash valleys , Summer palace normal fare for renting a Jeep on one side from 10 to 15 US $ , a jeep can accommodate 4 to 6 people .
For Travelers and Backpackers
On the other hand the NATCO (Northern Areas Transport Corporation) has started a land cruiser service in August 2003, 600 RS 10 US $ each for Gilgit ,what is being operated from NATCO office in Gilgit and Chinar Inn in Chitral .
Taking a cargo jeep service is much cheaper but not comfortable one can find the jeeps , coaches what leave hourly for Hot springs , Kalash valleys , Ayun , Drosh from Chitral Bus Station .
on November 16, 2003
