Tucked away in the mountains of Pakistan is Chitral, a scenic little town with a potent secret: It’s home to some of the world’s most ancient and storied cannabis strains. Chitral Hero is named for this region, a pure indica that delivers a one-of-a-kind experience.
Bred from heritage stock, Chitral Hero is a must-try for all die-hard indica fans. Calming, relaxing, and deeply centering, it’s like a silent meditation retreat in flower form. Just one puff will make you feel like you’re floating over a mountain in a faraway land.
Strain Type: True Indica
Chitral Hero is an indica lover’s indica, perfect for people who are seeking a pure and intense distillation of everything that makes this strain type great. It is cannabis history in smokable form, capturing hundreds of years of carefully bred genetics.
But this compulsively smokable strain is no museum piece. Packed with tasty flavors and delightful aromatic notes, it delivers a high to be savored, with powerful and lingering effects. As storied as it is enjoyable, Chitral Hero is sure to earn a prominent place in your indica rotation.
Lineage
Created by breeding Pakistani Chitral Kush and Hindu Kush, Chitral Hero shares the best qualities of its famous and historic parents.
Both strains are pure indicas with deep roots in cannabis history. Pakistani Chitral Kush brings earthy caramel sweetness and floral undertones, while Hindu Kush lends a subtle and earthy aroma of aged sandalwood. Together they create a treat for indica aficionados.
How does Chitral Hero make you feel?
Chitral Hero is the kind of strain whose effects come on subtly and gracefully, taking a while to make themselves known. Don’t expect the instant one-two punch of modern powerhouse strains—this is a smoking experience that unfolds as leisurely and beautifully as a symphony.
Once you begin smoking, tingly, warm sensations will spread through your body, making you want to lie down and relax. Follow that urge and ride the high as your relaxation grows more and more powerful, washing over your body and clearing your mind.
You’ll notice a growing feeling of contentment and ease as the high begins to build. Your muscles will become totally relaxed, and your imagination will soar, reaching new heights as you drift off into a deep and restful sleep.
THC Potency
With average THC levels of 21%, Chitral Hero packs a serious punch that makes it excellent for medical consumption. Often utilized for the treatment of aches, pains, anxiety, and sadness, it’s a powerful and effective tool for your wellness arsenal.
High CBD levels pair perfectly with that THC-packed smoking experience, making this strain a truly versatile beauty. Fighting inflammation and bringing a sense of ease, these cannabinoids create the perfect blend of mind and body effects.
Strain Aromas
Chitral Hero has a light, fruity aroma, with notes of high mountain wildflowers and bright, green herbs. Breathe deeper and you’ll notice base notes of ripe fruit, with a slightly sweet and sour brambleberry punch.
Strain Flavor
On the inhale, you’ll notice a sweet dulce de leche flavor, paired with hints of warm herbs and vanilla. Exhale and those herbaceous, berry notes make themselves known, adding a distinctive sugary brightness.
Chitral Hero's Most Prominent Terpenes
Pinene
Giving this strain the calming aromas of a pine forest, pinene brings the bliss. It creates a perfectly centered, grounding, and balancing vibe that will leave you utterly relaxed.
Limonene
Creativity boosting, euphoria promoting limonene keeps things interesting, adding a pleasantly slight uplift and sweet and sour flavor to this grounded strain.
Terpinolene
Sweet and calming terpinolene creates a perfect balance of floaty, euphoric, and uplifting effects paired with a centered, relaxing calm, plus notes of green herbs and fresh fruit.
Lightshade Ganjier Zach Recommends Strains Like Chitral Hero
Loving that true indica experience and those laid back vibes? Lightshade Ganjier Zach York has a few more strains to add to your arsenal:
Berry bright and irresistibly sweet, Member Berry #3 is a long-lasting, hard-hitting strain that’ll leave you totally blissed out and sedated.
Parking that sweet and sour berry flavor with classic cookie notes, Black Cherry Cookies summons free-floating good vibes and a sense of laid-back happiness.
Perfect for unwinding after a long day, indica-dominant Bubba Fett offers calming, centering, and deeply meditative full-body effects.
Budtender Reviews
Chitral Hero is a true connoisseur’s strain, so it’s one Lightshade budtenders break out when we’re really looking to impress. With serious street cred and a storied past, it’ll impress your most discerning fellow cannabis fans.
We love pairing this laid-back strain with self-care days at home, listening to good music, hanging with friends, or enjoying long, meandering philosophical talks. It also goes perfectly with a cup of hot mint tea and a comfy couch, or time spent lounging in the great outdoors and enjoying the sunshine.
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