Kalash Valley Tour - Chilam Joshi Festival

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9 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The four-day Chilam Joshi Festival Kicks off in the second week of May. During the festival, men and women meet with an aim to find a spouse. The festival gives a fantastic opportunity to welcome the summer season with the beat of the music. The inhabitants of Kalash adore the music and dance with the beat. Both men and women dance together during the festivals.

In this festival, the people of the Kalash Valley pray for the safeguard of their fields and animals.

ABOUT THE TOUR

Major Highlights

Explore the fascinating culture and landscape of Kalash Valley
Get to know about the everyday lifestyle of residents of the valley
Know about the historical tale of the Kalash community
Be part of the major festival of the year CHILUM JOSHI and its cultural & religious insight.

Hotel Accommodation

Two nights at Ramada Hotel Islamabad (4-star Hotel)
Two Nights at Serena Hotel Swat (3-star Hotel)
Four Nights in Kalash at (Best available Hotels)

What's Included

Hotel Accommodation (Twin Sharing)
All Fees and Taxes
Three time Meals
Airport Transfers
Dinner (Optional[8])
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fares of Activities, Sights, and Museums
Gratuities
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 9 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Receive Guests

    1 stop
  • 1
    Islamabad

    Guests reception at Islamabad airport. Check-in at Ramada Hotel in Islamabad. Meet and greet sessions after dinner at a restaurant. Overnight stay in Islamabad.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Swat Valley

    1 stop
  • 2
    Swat

    Road trip to Swat Valley in the morning (4-hour drive) Explore Mingora in the afternoon. Overnight stay at Serena Swat

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Road trip to Kalash Valley

    1 stop
  • 3

    Road trip to Kalash in the morning. (5-hour drive) Shift to Jeeps/Off-road cars in Ayon Village Off-Road drive to Bumburet Valley (1-hour drive) Overnight stay in Bumburette.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Bumburete Valley

    1 stop
  • 4
    Chitral

    Day tour to Buburete Valley   Major Highlights of the day. You will immerse yourself into the culture of Kalash to have a better insight into their culture. Explore khun (locals interacting point) Photography with the locals Graveyard walk 10 mins Lunch Visit Kalasha Museum (house of kalashas) – 40 Minutes’ walk Overnight Stay in Bumburete Valley

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Bumburete Valley Kalash

    1 stop
  • 5
    Chitral

    Day tour to Bumburet Village for a deeper cultural immersion Visit the site where Kalashas practice ritual dance Free time for immersion with locals. Dance event at a guest house in Kalash. Overnight stay in Bumburet.  

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Rambur Valley

    1 stop
  • 6
    Chitral

    Day tour to Rambur Valley Kalash. Unlike Bumburet, Ramboor is culturally less influenced by external guests. Immersion into some of the most hospitable people you will ever meet. Overnight stay in Kalash.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Return trip to Swat

    1 stop
  • 7
    Chitral

    The return trip to Swat in the morning. Stopovers on the way. Overnight stay at Swat Serena Hotel.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Drive to Islamabad

    1 stop
  • 8
    Chitral

    Drive to Islamabad in the morning. Visit Takhte-Bhai on return. Traditional lunch at Peshawar. Return to Islamabad by evening. Overnight stay at Ramada Islamabad.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Drop Off at the Airport

    1 stop
  • 9
    Islamabad

    Drop off the guests at Islamabad International Airport.

    1 minute • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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