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Trip At a Glance
- Best time to Visit: May to December. Kalash Festivals in May – Chilam Joshi, August – Uchaal, December – Choimus. In Spring the valley is in blossom Summers are warm. In Autumn the trees are full of fall colors, yellow, orange, red and brown.
- The trip covers Kalash Valley, Chitral, national parks, meadows, passes, around Chitral and Heritage sites
- Tour can be done by road
- Stays in Standard, Boutique Hotels, Heritage Properties, or Guesthouses
- Experience Local Cuisine and Culture
Welcome To Kalash Valley & Chitral
In the remote valleys of the Hindukush lies the valley of Kalash. Rumored to be the descendent of Macedonian King Alexander’s army, the valley is the home to the last members of the Kalash tribe.
Numbering around 5,000 the inhabitants live in the picturesque Birir, Bumburet and Rumbur Valleys. Considered Animists, they do not follow any religion. People of Kalash believe in the power of nature, refuged by the mountains surrounding their villages, and the changing season providing different food and fruits for sustenance.
Chilam Joshi festival is a celebration of spring, nature, and the Kalash people’s heritage. It features rituals, dancing, feasting, and singing.
The Uchal festival is a significant cultural celebration for the Kalash tribe that takes place annually in August to mark the harvest of wheat and barley.
Choimus Festival is the Kalash winter festival and is celebrated after the Kalash finish their fieldwork and store their cheese, fruit, vegetables and grains for the year.
With mesmerizing views of the Trich Mir mountain all around, the trip can also include visit to Gol National Park, Garam Chasma and Qaqlast Meadows near Booni,
Popular Attractions
- Rumbur and Bhumboret valleys of the Kalash tribes
- Kalash Museum and Graveyard
- Villages
- Chitral Fort and Mosque
- Gol National Park
- Markhor Viewpoint
- Lowari Tunnel
- Dir
- Qaqlast Meadows
- Shandur Pass
Tour Plans
+ Kalash Valley 4-days
Day 1:
Drive to Chitral on the Swat motorway and cross Lowari Tunnel
Day 2:
Day trip to Kalash Valley.
Day 3:
Day trip to Gol National Park and Chitral cultural sites
Day 4:
Drive back to Islamabad
+ Kalash Valley and Shandur Pass6-days
Day 1:
Drive to Chitral on the Swat motorway and cross Lowari Tunnel
Day 2:
Day trip to Kalash Valley.
Day 3:
Day trip to Qaqlasht meadows with overnight in Mastuj
Day 4:
trip to Shandur Pass and Shandur Lake, drive back to Chitral
Day 5:
Day trip to Gol National Park and Chitral cultural sites
Day 6:
Drive back to Islamabad
+ Hindukush Safari10-days
Day 1:
Drive to Chitral on the Swat motorway and cross Lowari Tunnel
Day 2:
Day trip to Kalash Valley.
Day 3:
Day trip around Chitral
Day 4:
Day trip to Qaqlasht meadows with overnight in Mastuj
Day 5:
Trip to Shandur Pass and Shandur Lake, drive towards Phandar for overnight stay
Day 6:
Drive to Karimabad, Hunza Valley
Day 7:
Altit and Baltit Fort, and Hopar Valley.
Day 8:
Day trip to Attabad Lake, Hussaini Bridge, Gulmit Village and Borith Lake, drive back to Gilgit.
Day 9:
Drive back to Naran if Babusar Pass is Open or via KKH to Beesham.
Day 10:
Drive Back to Islamabad
Customize Your Trip
You can plan your own trip and preference for your family, friends, office retreats, or couple tours. Just let us know the basic requirements.
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