Chitrali

Chitrali is a rare and highly regarded landrace cannabis strain from the Chitral region of Pakistan in the Hindu Kush mountains. This pure indica domesticate originates from Upper Chitral, specifically the Yarkhun Valley, which is believed by some experts to be the origin point of indica-type cannabis. The strain was traditionally cultivated for charas (hand-rubbed hashish) production and represents an unaltered genetic lineage that has adapted to the harsh mountain conditions at approximately 35°N latitude and altitudes ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 meters.

Chitrali exhibits remarkable phenotypic diversity, with expressions ranging from compact, broad-leaflet indica types to taller, narrow-leaflet sativa expressions. Plants typically grow 1-3 meters tall outdoors and display distinctive characteristics including pink stigmas, dense resinous buds, and exceptional mold resistance developed through adaptation to the region's challenging climate. The strain often develops stunning purple, pink, and blue colorations, particularly when exposed to cooler temperatures, earning some phenotypes nicknames like Purple Pakistani or Purple Chitral. The characteristic 'warm, centered, and luminous' high produced by Chitrali charas has made this strain legendary among cannabis connoisseurs and hash makers worldwide.