Abdul KALASH VALLEY TOUR PACKAGES - The Pak Tours & Travels

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Chitral, Hunza, Northern Pakistan, Special Interest Destinations

KALASH VALLEY TOUR PACKAGES

The Kalash Chilam Joshi Festival in 2025 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



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.

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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



11 May-2025	25-May-2025	US$ 2,450	Limited Space	2 participants	US$ 260	BOOK NOW
11-May-2026	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
Chitral Valley Tour is undoubtedly the best tour when you want to explore the diversity of culture and landscapes.

A trip To Chitral doesn’t cost you that much because it’s easily accessible compared to Skardu Tour.

Road Trip To Chitral is a remarkable experience; the entire journey is full of colors and captivating beauty.

What To Buy From Chitral, there are so many options you can buy. Handmade stuff, clothes, rugs, jewelry, pots, hats, decor, and many others.

Kalash Valley Tour Packages From Lahore is one of the most demanding tours in all northern areas of Pakistan.

We thoroughly offer Private Tour Packages to Chitral so that you can enjoy it entirely by yourself.

Valley In Chitral, the most popular one is the Kalash Valley; other than that, you can also visit Bumburet Valley, Rumbur Valley, Birir Valley, Ayun valley, and many other places in Chitral.

We offer an experienced yet local Chitral Guide so that tourists can learn about the places altogether. They are fluent in English, so you don’t have to worry about anything.

Book your Pakistan Northern Areas Tour Packages with complete services from only trustworthy tour operators like Pakistan Tour and Travel because traveling is not just our job; it’s our passion.

Details

The Kalash Chilam Joshi Festival in 2025 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.

You can book a tour package to experience the festival. Some tour packages include meals and accommodations.
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.

On the first day of this great adventure we will start by exploring Islamabad in the afternoon. We will visit Heritage Museum to understand and explore the culture of multi nations living in Pakistan. Afterwards we will have lunch and go ahead to explore Pakistan Museum. Later, we will visit Faisal Mosque, the famous landmark of the city and then continue to drive towards the highest view point of Islamabad (Pir Sohawa/Daman e Koh). We will also explore Super Market and after a taste of traditional food we will call it a day after having a scoop of ice cream from a famous ice cream shop.

This day we will set towards Swat which is a beautiful hill station in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province formerly known as NWFP. We will drive on the newly constructed motorway that has shortened the journey from Islamabad to Swat. Swat was a former princely state and also a center of Buddhist Civilization centuries ago. We will explore the white palace, archaeological sites of ancient Buddhist civilization and the bazar.

Today we will set from Swat to Chitral. We will travel through the Lowari Tunnel which is about 10.4 kms long that connects Dir and Chitral. In the past before the construction of the tunnel the passengers travelled via Lowari Pass and more over the Chitral Region was disconnected from rest of the country for 6 months. We will reach Ayun this day. Ayun is the closest villages to Kalasha Tribes and also a beautiful valley to experience and explore the place. Our stay will be in the Ayun Fort that has beautiful biological gardens and its location offers a bird eye view of the valley and river. We will spend the night at the Ayun.

oday we will go to Rumbur Valley one of the main villages of Kalasha Tribe to experience the Chilam Joshi Festival. It is one of the main festivals of Kalasha Tribe and it is celebrated to welcome spring in the region. We will walk to the town center to experience the unique culture of the people of Kalasha. Today we will have lunch in a local house and experience the Kalasha Food. Later in the evening we will go and stay in Bumburet.

On this day we will start exploring the Bumburet Valley. We will visit the local museum. The Kalasha Graveyard and the Town Centre. Later we will join the mega festival as all the tribes will gather in Bumburet. We will dance, do photography and interact with the Kalasha Tribe and experience this unique culture firsthand. Later we will travel to Chitral for overnight stay.

Today we will explore Chitral Town. We will visit Chitral Fort the capital of ancient kingdom of Chitral. The region was ruled from this fort. Later we will visit Shahi Mosque of Chitral which is in the premises of the fort. We will then travel to Birmoglasht which is on the mountain top. It offers a bird eye view of the valley as well as we might have a sighting of Markhor that are indigenous to this region. We will have lunch at Birmoglasht on this day. If there is an ongoing polo match in Chitral Town we will visit the polo ground and experience the thrilling polo event. Later we will explore Chitral Bazar. We will have dinner in the hotel.

On this day we will travel from Chitral Town to Mastuj. Mastuj is main village of Yarkhud Valley that borders Gilgit-Baltistan on one side and Afghanistan on the other. We will travel passing many villages of Chitral along the river gorge. Once we arrive in Mastuj we will take a walk around the village, meet and greet local village and community. We will stay in Mastuj for the following night.

On this day we will travel from Chitral to Gupis which is also known as Khalti. Khalti is part of Ghizer District of Gilgit – Baltistan Region. We will travel via Shandur Pass and drive through many villages of Laspur. We will make a short stop in Shandur where we will experience the high alpine Shandur Lake and the Shandur Polo Ground which is the highest polo ground on the planet. We will pass through high land pastures and meadows of Barsit, Langar and Teru. We will also make a short stop at Phandar Valley which is lush green and has a very beautiful still lake. Upon arrival at Khalti, we will check in to hotel and after some rest we will go to explore the nearby villages and take some good photographs on the Khalti Lake. We will have Trout Fish as one of our cuisines on this day.

On this day we will travel from Khalti to Gilgit. Gilgit is the capital city of Gilgit-Baltistan Region. Upon arrival we will check in to hotel and have some rest. After the lunch we will go to visit Kargah Nala and the famous Buddha Carving. We will relax and stay at Gilgit for the night.

This day will be different and exciting as we will be travelling to Hunza now. Let me tell you that Hunza is a full package that offers beautiful scenery, glaciers, high rising mountains, lakes, culture, heritage, an international border and the 8th wonder of the world that is called the Karakoram Highway. As we start our journey on the Karakoram Highway, we will see the old silk route used for trade which was made centuries ago. We will make a stop at Rakaposhi View Point an enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and feel the breeze coming from the Mother of Mist. As we travel ahead towards Hunza we will have a view of magnificent peaks from the window seat and as we arrive in Karimabad. The view of Rakaposhi will stun every nature lover as this ultra-visible peak will glance over your head. We will visit Baltit Fort and Altit Fort this day and also explore Karimabad Market and later we will visit the famous Eagle’s Nest View Point to experience the sunset over the mighty peaks.

On this day we will travel to Northern Hunza, we will do boating in the Atabad Lake. The pristine glacial water and the color of lake with the barren mountains will leave you stunned. We will continue travelling further passing through many villages of Upper Hunza and enter Khunjerab National Park at Deh. We will experience the amazing journey on the Karakoram Highway. On our return we will stay at Passu.

On this day we will start our day by walking around the Passu Village. We will experience people working in the field we will also visit a local house to experience the architecture and way of living of the Wakhi Community of Pakistan. We will visit Borith Lake another alpine lake with beautiful colors. We will also take a walk on the Hussaini Suspension Bridge to experience the thrill of the mountains. We will further travel to Hopper Valley and get stunned with its beauty. We will hike to Bualtar Glacier. On this night we will enjoy dances and music of people of Hunza.

On this day we will travel to Besham from Hunza. Besham is another beautiful hill station with beautiful views. We will have short stops on the way. Besham

On this day we will travel to Islamabad from Islamabad. On our way we will visit Taxila Museum and ancient Buddhist sites from Gandhara Civilization. We will then continue to Islamabad which is on a distance of 45 minutes from Taxila and have our farewell dinner at Kabul Restaurant.

This is the day when we finally bid farewell to our guests and fellow members. The tour ends.