THE CHITRALIANS

It is one of the biggest villages of Mastuj region. About 30 Km away from Mastuj it stretched left alongside of Yarkhoon river. There are many small partitions and these partitions assigned with different names i.e Naso Koch, Ratheni, Jam Lasht etc. Yarkhun Road passes through this village. It is a center of Schools/ Colleges, Health Centers and fair Markets. Common fresh fruits available here. 

The most beautiful and attractive vally of Chitral Madak Lasht not only having rich natural resources and forest , but also having a unique culture These people came from Tajikistan and Badakhshan in 1700 AD and settled in this valley. Their ancestor made weapons from iron and the ruler of Chitral invited them for this purpose. They speak Persian as well as Khowar and follow the customs and habits of the Khow people. However, some of their culture is still preserved and their language, is still spoken in Madaklasht. Thus, they have preserved their individuality while mixing with the Khow society. Madaklasht is famous for its cold and pure water rich forest and different kind of fruits.