KALASH VALLEY TOUR PACKAGES
The Kalash Chilam Joshi Festival will take place from May 13 to 16. It is a four-day festival that celebrates the beginning of summer and the arrival of spring.
- Music and dance: The festival features lively music and colorful dances. Women dance in circles to different songs.
- Rituals: The festival includes rituals to honor the Kalash gods and goddesses.
- Feasting: The festival is celebrated with feasting.
- Cultural exchange: The festival provides an opportunity to interact with the local people and exchange cultural traditions.
- Choosing life partners: Unmarried Kalashi boys and girls get the chance to choose their life partners during the festival.
- The festival is celebrated in the Kalash Valley of Chitral, Pakistan.
- The festival begins at Rumbur Valley and then moves on to other Kalash Valleys.
| Festivals & Tours | Price (USD) | Price (EUR) | Minimum required to Guarantee |
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| Chilam Joshi Festival (Kalash spring festival) – 15 days | US$2,590 | EUR 2,590 | 2 participants |
| Festival of Uchal (Kalash summer festival) – 15 days | US$2,590 | EUR 2,590 | 2 participants |
| Festival of Choimus (Kalash winter festival) – 15 days | US$2,590 | EUR 2,590 | 2 participants |
| Kalash Valley Tour – 15 days | US$2,590 | EUR 2,590 | 2 participants |
Our events (fixed departures) for Kalash valley are given in the table below.
| Festivals & Tours | Price (USD) | Price (EUR) | Minimum required to Guarantee |
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Dates & Cost – Chilam Joshi Festival (15 Days)
All seasons are considered good for exploring the Kalasha culture. Considering the flow of tourists and interest in Chilam Joshi festival, we carefully choose our dates for the spring festival. The start and end dates in the table below are your dates of arrival and departure from Pakistan. We have at least 1 guaranteed departure for the spring festival. Our dates and costs for Chilam Joshi festival are given below.
| Start Dates | End Dates | Price (USD) | Availability | Minimum required to Guarantee | Deposit | Registration |
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| 11 May-2027 | 25-May-2025 | US$ 2,450 | Limited Space | 2 participants | US$ 260 | BOOK NOW |
| 11-May-2027 | 25-May-2026 | US$ 2,550 | Available | 2 participants | US$ 100 | BOOK NOW |
Holiday Information
Whats Included and Excluded
Foreign travelers (non-Pakistani)
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Airport transfer on first and last day in Islamabad
- All domestic road transfers
- All hotel accommodation (twin sharing rooms)
- All hotel meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Support staff (assistant(s) etc)
Domestic travelers (Pakistani Nationals)
- Licensed professional guide
- Road transport (Islamabad to Islamabad)
- Hotel accommodation according to itinerary
- Hotel meals according to itinerary
- Support staff (assistant(s) etc – according to need)
Highlights
- Chilam Joshi festival is one of the top cultural festivals of Pakistan. Kalasha tribe celebrates many festivals around the year. The three main Kalash Festivals are Chilam Joshi (spring festival), Choimus (winter festival) and Uchal (summer festival). The spring festival of Chilam Joshi is an amazing cultural experience in the Hindukush mountain ranges. UNESCO listed Kalash culture as “Intangible Cultural Heritage” in November 2018. The decision was announced during the 13th session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee meeting organised in Mauritius.
Highlights – Chilam Joshi Festival
Chilam Joshi festival has a lot to offer. Given below are main highlights of Chilam Joshi festival.
- Experience the spring festival of ethnic minority community of Kalash
- Participate and dance to the tunes of Kalasha music
- Enjoy Kalasha and Pakistani cuisine
- Hear stories from Kalasha community members including men and women
- Juniper, Oak and Pine forest in Kalash
- View of hundreds of peaks including Tirich Mir (7,708m) in the Hindukush Range
- Rivers (Kunar, Dir, Chitral), tributaries and streams
- Malakand pass, Lowari Pass (3,118 m) or Lowari Tunnel (10.4 kms)
- Valleys of Khyber including Dir, Chitral and Kalash
- Views of forts (Malakand, Nagar, Ayun & Chitral) and Mosques (Shahi Masjid)
- Churchil Picket, Malakand
- Experience the culture of ethnic minority communities of Hunza
- Participate and dance to the tunes of Hunza drums
- Enjoy Hunzai and Pakistani cuisine
- Opportunity to interact with Hunza’s community members including men, women and children
- View of hundreds of peaks including Rakaposhi (7,708m) and Passu Sar (7,478m) and Ultar Sar (7,388m) in the Karakoram Range
- Rivers (Hunza, Nagar, Gilgit, Indus, Kunhar), tributaries and streams
- Babusar Pass (4,173m), Khunjerab Pass (4,733m) and Attabad tunnel (7km)
- Valleys of northern Pakistan including Hunza, Nagar, Naltar, Besham/Kaghan and Naran etc
- Lakes including Attabad, Lulusar, Borith, Shandur, Khalti, Phandar and Batura
- Glaciers including Bualtar, Passu, Batura and Hussaini etc
- Khunjerab National Park
- Sightseeing of forts (Altit and Baltit)
- Bazaars of Karimabad, Aliabad and Naran
- Karakoram Highway and Ancient Silk Route
- Drive through the towns of Haripur, Abbottabad, Mansehra etc
- Sightseeing in Islamabad & Rawalpindi
- Make new friends
- Discounted culture travel
Chitral Road Conditions
There are some seasonally long sights on the road to Chitral, especially in winter, almost as big as the monastery, so you must pay attention to the narrow and uneven mountain roads. You will rent a jeep from Chitral to Bumburet and various valleys because the streets are getting worse, and the rough spots will make your trip more enjoyable. In any case, the jeep you want to rent remains on those roads.
How to get to Chitral / Kalash?
If you choose Chitral Tour Packages with us, you don’t have to worry about anything. Here is the Chitral and Kalash approximate distance from Islamabad. Check here:
Chitral Kalash By Air:
The flight from Islamabad to Chitral runs every day and takes 50 minutes to reach Chitral, then rent a jeep to the Kalash Valley if you are a Solo Traveller.
Chitral By Road:
In Chitral Tour Packages, the distance from Islamabad to Kalash Valley is approximate . 14-17 hours (500 kilometers).
Roads Condition from Islamabad to Chitral
Chitral Road to Islamabad Highway is reachable via AH1/M-1 and N-45. It takes about 10 hours. Tourists love to visit the two different regions that hold majestic culture and history.
Besides, our road tour from Islamabad to Chitral via M1 can be divided into the following categories:
- Islamabad to Colnol Sherkhan Interchange
- Colnol Sher Khan Interchange to Chakdara
- Chakdara to Timergara
- Timergara to Dir
- Dir to Lowari Top/Tunnel
- Lowari top/tunnel to Darosh
- Darosh to Chitral
Promoting Chitral Tourism with the Chitral Kalash History
Chitral Tourism is swiftly growing. It has more of a historical background than its beautiful natural landscapes, as some of Chitral’s particular part, certainly residuary of the Greek mythology formally known as Kalash Valley. Khawar language is commonly used for communication, while Urdu and English also conversed with some local men.
If you have not been to Chitral, plan your Chitral Tour Packages 2022.
Chitral Museum- Preservation Of Heritage
Each place has its unique culture and art, which are preserved differently. The Chitral Museum retains its ancestors’ skills and keeps them for future generations. The museum started on July 8, 2010, and it is one of the main tourist attractions for tourists worldwide.
Initially, we see former jewelry and furniture tools from the 12th century. Further Greek Conflicts are on display.
Garam Chasmaa -Famous for its Healing Effect and Beauty
Garam Chashma provides tourists with opportunities for eco-tourism in the area. In addition to swimming, they can also fish for trout in the stream. As more people come here from other regions for therapeutic bathing, the water in the Lotkoh Valley Hot Springs in Chitral is becoming more popular for treating skin diseases.
Hot springs are also called sulfur springs because their water flows out of sulfur-rich sediments, causing their temperature to rise above their boiling point. The beautiful village in the Lutko subdistrict in spring is named Garam Chashma (hot spring). This place is one of Chitral’s best picnic spots due to its unparalleled natural scenery.
How is the Valley of Chitral Linked Geographically?
Additionally, Chitral is a critical district as it shares the border with two major countries. Moreover, Chitral is bordered by Gilgit Baltistan, Swat, China, and Afghanistan. Each corner is connected with a significant region of Asia.
Chitral Tour Packages by The Pak Tours & Travels
Tour to Chitral also features:
- Kalash Valley Tour
- Chitral City Tour
- Nagar Fort Tour
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