Upper Dir
Pakistan · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ProvincePK
District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Upper Dir District is a district located in the Malakand Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The city of Dir is its district headquarter. Geographically, it is located in the northern part of Pakistan. It borders with the Chitral district on the north, Afghanistan on the northwest, the Swat district on the east, and the Lower Dir district on the south. The District shares a 40 kilometer to 50 kilometer-grlong border with Afghanistan.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 35.207, 71.877
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 1420 m
Overview of Upper Dir
Located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan, Upper Dir is best described as a spot. Expect nature and water sports to fill most of your time. The altitude here is around 1,420 m. Sitting in the northern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern.
Things to do in Upper Dir
Nature in Upper Dir
(1)Under nature, Upper Dir is tagged with Forest. Plan them together and you have a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Upper Dir.
Water Sports in Upper Dir
(1)On the water sports side, Upper Dir offers Rafting. Everything listed here comes from what Upper Dir is actually tagged with. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Upper Dir
For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot.
Getting there & around
Reaching Upper Dir is easiest with a car once you are in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. Upper Dir runs on Asia/Karachi time.
Similar destinations
Places near Upper Dir that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Upper Dir known for?
- In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan, Upper Dir stands out for nature and water sports. That mix defines the typical visit.
- What can you do in Upper Dir?
- Options in Upper Dir run to Forest and Rafting — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Upper Dir?
- For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot.
- Where is Upper Dir located?
- You will find Upper Dir in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
More about Upper Dir
Info about Upper Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province (Pakistan)
Upper Dir is a town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, with country Pakistan (PK).
It is also called Dir, D?r, Upper Dir, its latitude is 35.2074000, and its longitude 71.8768000.
Upper Dir population is 29.869 folks, Upper Dir timezone is Asia/Karachi (Asia/Karachi_cet).
Upper Dir is one of the top destinations for rafting, forest in Pakistan.
More details about Upper Dir in Pakistan (PK)
It is the capital of Upper Dir District.
Upper Dir area is 3699 square km. so its a big city, busy full of attractions and entertainment. If you stay here you may spend big money due to its very high room costs, and this is why you may find it like your base in order to relax tired by visiting the city.
Upper Dir altitude above sea level, that is meters above mean sea level (MAMSL), should be around 1420 mt. For this Upper Dir is the ideal place when you want high ground to visit for your next holiday and want to do winter sports if you are on vacation abroad.
If you need extra information about Upper Dir go to its official website http://www.upperdir.pk/ .
Interactive Upper Dir (Pakistan) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Upper Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province Pakistan (PK).
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