Valley ribbon
The town stretches along the valley floor in a narrow band, a shape dictated by the mountains that leave very little flat ground for building.
Minimalist map poster · Pakistan
Upper Dir Map Poster & Print
35.2074° N / 71.8768° E
A narrow mountain town in the Panjkora river system, its streets squeezed between steep slopes on the road to the Lowari Pass
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Upper Dir in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Upper Dir, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Upper Dir at home
The map
About this Upper Dir map poster
Upper Dir is the main town of the Upper Dir district in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, known locally simply as Dir. It lies high in a narrow valley of the Panjkora river system, with mountains rising sharply on both sides. On a map, the town is long and thin, its built area stretched along the stream and the main road that follows it.
That road is the town's backbone. It continues north toward the Lowari Pass and the tunnel beneath it, the main route into Chitral, which gives Dir its role as a gateway and market town for travellers and traders. Bazaars line the main road, while smaller lanes climb the slopes in short, steep turns.
Dir was once the seat of a princely state, ruled by a nawab until it was merged into Pakistan's administrative system in 1969. An Upper Dir map poster shows the town as the terrain shapes it: a dense ribbon along the water, with forested mountainsides and scattered hamlets filling the rest of the frame.
- Population
- 30,000
- Coordinates
- 35.2074° N / 71.8768° E
- Elevation
- 1407 m
- Time zone
- Karachi
- Region
- Upper Dir, Pakistan
Road to Lowari
The main highway runs north through the town toward the Lowari Pass and tunnel, the key link between the Dir valleys and Chitral.
Hillside lanes
Short, winding lanes branch off the main road and climb the slopes, reaching houses built on terraces above the stream and the bazaar.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Upper Dir
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Upper Dir
A map that means something
For people from Dir living in Peshawar, Karachi or abroad, the shape of the valley is unmistakable, and a map is a quiet way to keep it close. The strong linear form also makes a striking, uncluttered print for any room.
Change the title, subtitle and coordinates line to suit you, and choose a style: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 digital files come in six print sizes, each as a 300 DPI PNG and a print-ready PDF without watermark.
Order the Upper Dir posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Upper Dir map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Upper Dir poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Upper Dir poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Upper Dir poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Upper Dir poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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