Overview

The four-day festival is held in the middle of May. During the festival, men and women meet with the aim of finding a spouse. This festival gives an excellent opportunity to celebrate the beginning of summer and to give a message of peace to the world. During this festival, the people of Kalash pray for the safety of their fields and animals. The people of Kalash adore the music and dance to the beat of drums. Both men and woman share these moments of dancing together during the festivities. The Kalash are for their music and dance festivals.

10 Nights 11 Days Available on request Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Accommodation
  • Private Guide
  • Transport
  • Meals

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Travel Insurance
Highlights
  • Drive to Chitral Valley via Lowari Tunnel/Top
  • Visit Rumbur & Birir valley
  • Visit Bumberat Valley, Grave yad of Kalashi people
  • Explore Kalash Museum
  • Discover Muhabat Khan Mosque, Khayber Pass, Qisa Khawani Bazar in Peshawer
  • Visit Taxila monasteries
Itinerary 
Day 1: Islamabad Arrival
  • Meet our guide in Islamabad international airport.
  • Drive to hotel. Check-in and lunch.
  • Islamabad city Tour. Dinner & night stay. 
Day 2: Islamabad to Upper Dir
  • Breakfast & drive to Upper Dir.
  • Lunch en route.
  • Arrive at Dir for dinner & night stay. 
Day 3: Dir to Chitral Valley
  • Breakfast & drive to Chitral Valley via Lowari Tunnel/Top.
  • Lunch en route.
  • Arrive at Chirtal for dinner & night stay. 
Day 4: Chitral to Kalash Valley
  • Breakfast & Jeeps drive to Kalash Valley.
  • Visit Rumbur & Birir valley.
  • Lunch & drive to Bumberat Valley Arrive at Bumerat for dinner & night stay.
Day 5: Bumberat Valley Excursion
  • Breakfast & visit Bumberat Valley.
  • Intraction wih locals. Visit the grave yad of Kalashi people.
  • Lunch & visit Kalash Museum.
  • Dinner & night stay.
Day 6: Festival Day.
  • Breafast & went to the main festival area with locals. 
  • Enjoy the full day festival. Lunch & free time. 
  • Dinner & night stay
Day 7: Kalash to Chirtal
  • Breakfast & drive back to Chitral.
  • Arrive at Chitral lunch & drive to Chitral Gol Par.
  • Visit the Park & drive back to Chitral for dinner & night stay
Day 8: Chitral to Dir
  • Breakkfast & drive back to Dir via Lowari Pass/ Tunnel.
  • Lunch en route.
  • Arrive at Dir for dinner & night stay. 
Day 9: Dir to Peshawar
  • Breakfast & drive to Peshawar.
  • Arrive at Peshawar lunch & visit Peshawar.
  • Muhabat Khan Mosque, Khayber Pass, Qisa Khawani Bazar.
  • Dinner at famous Namak Mandi & night stay. 
Day 10: Peshawar to Islamabad
  • Breakfast & drive to Islamabad.
  • Visit Taxila monasteries.
  • Lunch & drive back to Islamabad. Arrive at Islamabad.
  • Dinner & night stay
Day 11: Fly back
  • Breakfast & drop to Airport.
  • Fly back to home destination
Pickup point
Islamabad, Pakistan View on Map