Chitral is a valley located in northwest Pakistan known for its scenic beauty and cultural diversity. The document discusses Chitral's geography, noting that it ranges from 1,094 to 7,778 meters above sea level and contains mountains, rivers, hot springs, and orchards. It also describes the people of Chitral as being very hospitable and giving extra respect to tourists and guests. Several foreigners who hunted Markhor goats in Chitral are said to have returned home with attractive trophies and good memories of the local people's hospitality.

1. Chitral the land of hospitality
PREPARED BY JAMILA
BSN 6TH SEMESTER (RNC)
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2. Introduction
Under the shadows of Tirichmir in the Hindukush mountain range,
the valley of Chitral in the North West Frontier Province is a
fascinating combination of scenic beauty and cultural diversity. The
land of apples, apricots, pears and pomegranates, Chitral stretches
from 1,094m to 7778m above sea level (ASL) at Tirichmir Peak.
With its collection of rugged mountains, gushing rivers, hot springs,
and fruit-laden orchards, Chitral truly is an enchanting part of
Pakistan
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The area is bordered by Afghanistan in the north and west, with
the narrow Afghan Wakhan Corridor separating it from Tajikistan,
Dir Kohistan in the south and Gilgit in the east.
Chitral can be accessed via several mountain passes, the most
famous being the Lowari Top which is border line between Dir and
chitral (3,118m) approx, crossing the Hindu Raj (a spur of the
higher Hindukush) in the south and the Shandur Pass (3,734m)
forming the eastern gateway from Gilgit.
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4. People of chitral
The people of Chitral are called Khow who have a great ethnic
diversity. In the past, till the creation of Pakistan in 1947, Chitral
used to be an independent princely state. When Pakistan came into
being, the state of Chitral was the first to declare accession to the
new country. In the year 1969, Chitral was merged into the
Malakand division of the then KPK as a settled district.
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5. People of chitral
The people of chitral are very humble and hospitibal they give extra
respect to a tourist ,guest.
Chitralis' hospitality impressed Markhor hunters'
PESHAWAR, April 21, 2011: Foreigners from US and Russia hunted
three Markhors – two in Chitral and one in Kohistan(Dir) - and
returned to their homelands carrying along the attractive trophies
and good memories of hospitality of the local people of chitral.
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6. Markhor
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7. Norwegian Ambassador visit to Kalash Valley
Talking to residents during her visit on Thursday, Landsverk said
due to security issues she had to wait for two years to visit the
valley and meet the people. “I am happy that the aid sent by the
Norwegian government was utilised by the people of Chitral,” she
said.
Landsverk, in a meeting with Kalash people in Rambor, said she is
inspired by the peace and brotherhood between Muslims which is
an example for the rest of the world. Locals also presented their
cultural dance to welcome the diplomat in the dance palace
constructed by the Norwegian government.
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9. USAID Country Head, Robin Rephel inspired by Chitral’s
Hospitality
The former U.S Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs
and the Country Director,United States Agency for International
Development (USAID),in Pakistan, Mrs. Robin Raphel visited Chitral,
a scenic and picturesque valley, in northern Pakistan. She watched a
Polo match in a festival called “The Qaqlashht Festival.
Chitral is such a beautiful place to see and I am impressed by the
unique culture and the great hospitality of the people. This place
has a wonderful opportunity to enhance the eco-tourism” She said
here in Chitral
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11. Hospitality is tradition of chitrali people
The tradition of hospitality can be observed throughout northern
Pakistan but in few places it is offered as generously as in Chitral.
Chitralis also have a strong musical tradition.
The Chitrali sitar, a string instrument, can often be heard at many
places and family gathering.
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