Tirich Mir Summit Sparks Adventure Tourism Boom in Chitral
Chitral, August 24, 2025, 02:52 PM PKT – Tirich Mir Summit Sparks Adventure Tourism Boom in Chitral The recent successful summit of Tirich Mir, the highest peak in the Hindu Kush at 7,708 meters, by Pakistani mountaineers on August 24, 2025, has ignited a surge in adventure tourism interest in Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Led by Sirbaz Khan and Abid Baig from Gilgit-Baltistan, the team’s achievement has positioned the region as a global mountaineering hub. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) reports over 200 inquiries from international climbers since the summit. KPCTA Director Umar Khan, addressing a press conference, said, “This historic climb, supported by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, showcases Chitral’s potential.” The expedition, part of the “Year of Tirich Mir” celebrating the 75th anniversary of its first ascent in 1950, also saw Akmal Naveed and Shamsul Qamar become the first Chitralis to summit, per local sources. Over 60 trekkers reached the base camp, supported by 100 local porters, boosting the local economy. The government’s waiver of royalty fees for 2025–26 has attracted global attention, with plans for more expeditions to peaks like Noshaq. Sirbaz Khan noted, “Chitral’s peaks can rival the Himalayas for adventure tourism.” The initiative aims to create jobs and promote sustainable tourism. Stay updated at nenagency.