Army Dog Center Chitral

Army Dog Center in Chitral

Chitral is a far northern district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa beneath Tirich Mir, with the Kalash valleys, the Lowari Tunnel on the road south, and the long road to Shandur. Snow can close high routes for months, and many villages are a long way from the town.

Situations we are asked about in Chitral

• A trekker, student or traveller who has not reached the next valley.
• A house or hotel room entered in the bazaar area.
• A vehicle taken on the road toward the Lowari Tunnel.
• A search along river banks and hill paths after snow or rain.

Chitral is a long way from the plains, and in winter some roads are closed for weeks. Because of this, a clear first call is especially important. Tell us your valley or village, whether the road is open, and what the weather has been doing. If someone is missing, give the last place and time they were seen, what they carried, and who they were travelling with. While you wait, keep everyone off the path, and keep a clean bag ready for any clothing or belongings they left behind.

Weather in the mountains covers a trail quickly, so please report early and protect the spot from rain or snow with a clean sheet. Keep people away from it and put worn clothing in a clean bag. Call the police on 15 for serious crimes, then 0300-5780720. Tell us your valley or village, the nearest road, and the time, because distances here are very long.