Introducing Drosh & the Shishi Valley
Midway between the Lowari Pass and Chitral town is Drosh, headquarters of the Chitral Scouts. First levied by the British in 1903, they now guard the many passes into Afghanistan. There’s nothing to see in Drosh itself, but it’s the starting point for visiting Shishi Gol, the side valley that yawns just north of Drosh. There’s a good jeep road and remote treks over to other Chitral valleys. A guide is essential.
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Shishi Gol’s main village, Madaglasht, is populated by Persian-speaking Tajiks who came from Badakhshan in Afghanistan a century ago to manufacture matchlock rifles for the mehtar.
Sleeping options are thin in Drosh, so basing yourself in Chitral or Naghar is preferable. If you need to, you might end up at the basic Javed Palace (80388; d Rs 200) by the bus station. There are C&W resthouses in Drosh and Gahiret (20 minutes north of Drosh on the main road), booked through the C&W assistant engineer in Chitral town.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Northern Areas Free Friendly Ride
by savrs 28 August 2011
Hi, The best option is to go to Chitral and next early morning start for the next destination, Drosh is a boring town and there are…
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RE: Northern Areas Free Friendly Ride
by himalayan_adventure 28 August 2011
The owner of the Nagar fort is no more living there due to the yesterday attack of Taliban (further south from Nagar). So I don't think…
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RE: Northern Areas Free Friendly Ride
by chitralguyimran 26 August 2011
Welcome back Prof. Karim after a long time, very comprehensive & beautiful itinerary. The road from Raikot is till Jhel not Tato, Jhel…
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