Roomy Hindukush Sarai

About this stay

Set in Chitral & the Kalash valleys, Roomy Hindukush Sarai is a 3-star hotel. The facility list names a restaurant and free parking. 259 guest reviews give it an average of 4.4 out of 5.

The feed lists 9 facilities for Roomy Hindukush Sarai. For food and drink it names breakfast and restaurant.

Services include 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning service, housekeeping, laundry service and shuttle service.

Facilities

• 24-hour front desk
• Breakfast
• Dry cleaning service
• Free car parking
• Housekeeping
• Laundry service
• Restaurant
• Shuttle service
• Wheelchair accessible

Photos

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Getting there

Roomy Hindukush Sarai is about 1.3 km in a straight line from Chitral town. The nearest airport is Chitral Airport, about 5.4 km away in a straight line.

In the mountains, travel time depends far more on the road than on the distance: landslides, snow and roadworks can close passes and slow the drive, so check road conditions before setting out.

The nearest other stays in this guide are Qashqar Heights (1.1 km away), Legend Hotel Chitral (1.2 km away) and Mountain Inn Hotel Chitral (1.2 km away). In a valley, neighbouring stays can be a short walk or a steep drive apart; check the access road.

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Guest reviews

Roomy Hindukush Sarai averages 4.4 out of 5 across 259 reviews. A selection:

Good to know

Families: no family-specific facilities are listed; ask the property about cots and connecting rooms.

Accessibility: the property is listed as wheelchair accessible; confirm the specific room and entrance.

Connectivity: internet access is not listed; mobile data coverage varies in remote valleys.

Parking: car parking appears in the facility list.

Check-in: hotels in Pakistan usually ask for a passport (and visa) from foreign guests, or a CNIC from Pakistani citizens, when you arrive.

Before you book Roomy Hindukush Sarai, check what the rate includes: breakfast, taxes and any extra-bed charge vary by room and by date. The booking page shows the inclusions for your exact dates and party.

About Chitral & the Kalash valleys

Stays in Chitral & the Kalash valleys include hotels, guest houses and resorts.

Chitral is a town in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the far north-west of Pakistan, and the surrounding district takes in the Kalash valleys and settlements such as Bumburet, Garam Chashma, Booni and Mastuj. Travellers usually base themselves in Chitral town for the widest choice of accommodation, or stay in the Kalash valleys and smaller towns for a quieter, more rural setting. The stays listed here are mostly small hotels and guest houses, with some resorts and lodges. Chitral Airport lies about 4 km from the town centre. Mountain roads, including the approach over high passes, can close in winter, so check conditions before travelling.

Read the Chitral & the Kalash valleys travel guide for what to do and how to get there, or browse all stays in Chitral.

Questions about Roomy Hindukush Sarai

Distances from Roomy Hindukush Sarai

• Chitral: about 1.3 km in a straight line
• Kalash Valleys: about 18 km in a straight line

Straight-line distances from the stay's map position; the road is longer, and in the mountains much slower.

Getting to Chitral

Chitral Airport lies about 4.2 km in a straight line from the centre of Chitral town, and the small airport handles flights from Peshawar and Islamabad when weather allows. Flights are often cancelled in cloud or wind, so it is sensible to allow spare days in any plan built around flying in or out.

By road, arrivals usually continue on the mountain roads that serve the district. A tunnel now runs under the pass and shortens the journey, though the road can still close in winter. From the south, another road comes up the Chitral River from the direction of Timergara and Dir. Conditions on either approach can change with the season, so it is worth checking before setting out.

Around Chitral

In Chitral, the town stands on the Chitral River at roughly 1,500 m, in the far north-west of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is the administrative centre of Chitral district and the main base for the valleys around it: a low river town in a high mountain district, where people come in from side valleys to trade and use the hospital and schools. Chitral is known for polo, and the game is played in the town and in the valleys.

Around Chitral, the Kalash Valleys lie in the south of the district. Within the town itself, a morning can start at the bazaar, then continue up to the fort and the mosque. In the afternoon, a walk along the river or a visit to the polo ground, where matches are played in season, fills the rest of the day.

Chitral through the year

In Chitral, the best months to visit are May, June, July, August and September, with April and October good and March and November possible. January, February and December are the off season. Winters are cold, with snow on the surrounding slopes, and the town is quiet. The road can still close in winter, so conditions are worth checking before travelling.

Places to stay in Chitral: what to expect

Hotels in Chitral are listed in a fair number, mostly simple to mid-range. Almost all list car parking and a 24-hour front desk, many list a restaurant and a shuttle service, and some list free Wi-Fi and breakfast. A few list a garden or a swimming pool. The parking and front desk suit drivers and families who want a restaurant on hand and a desk that stays open through the night.

Guest houses in Chitral are also listed in a fair number, mostly simple to mid-range. Almost all list car parking, most list a garden and a 24-hour front desk, and many list free Wi-Fi and a restaurant. Some list breakfast, family rooms and a shuttle service, and a few list a kitchen, room service or a swimming pool. The family rooms and gardens suit families, while the parking and front desk help those arriving by road.

Resorts and lodges in Chitral form a small group, mostly simple to mid-range. Almost all list car parking and a 24-hour front desk, many list breakfast, a shuttle service and a garden. They suit travellers who want a garden setting and parking, with breakfast commonly available and a front desk that stays open through the night.

Staying in Chitral: questions

How far is Chitral Airport from Chitral town?

Chitral Airport lies about 4.2 km in a straight line from the centre of Chitral town. The airport is small, with flights from Peshawar and Islamabad when weather allows, and flights are often cancelled in cloud or wind, so allow spare days.

When is the best time to visit Chitral?

May, June, July, August and September are the best months in Chitral, with April and October good and March and November possible. January, February and December are the off season, when winters are cold, with snow on the surrounding slopes, and the town is quiet.

What kinds of stays are there in Chitral?

Chitral has a fair number of hotels and guest houses, mostly simple to mid-range, and a small group of resorts and lodges. Guest houses often list family rooms and gardens, which suit families, while hotels and guest houses commonly list parking and a 24-hour front desk for drivers.

Which stays in Chitral commonly list parking?

Almost all hotels, guest houses and resorts or lodges in Chitral list car parking. Free Wi-Fi is listed by some hotels and many guest houses, while breakfast is listed by some hotels and guest houses and many resorts or lodges.

What is there to see around Chitral?

In Chitral, the bazaar, the fort and the mosque make a morning's walk, and the river and the polo ground fill an afternoon, with matches played in season. The Kalash Valleys lie in the south of Chitral district.

Do guest houses in Chitral suit families?

Guest houses in Chitral are mostly simple to mid-range, and some list family rooms. Most list a garden and a 24-hour front desk, and many list free Wi-Fi and a restaurant, which can suit families travelling together.

What should travellers know about the roads to Chitral in winter?

A tunnel now runs under the pass and shortens the journey, though the road can still close in winter. From the south, another road comes up the Chitral River from the direction of Timergara and Dir. Winters are cold, with snow on the surrounding slopes, so check conditions before travelling.