Kalash Valley Tour - Chilam Joshi Festival

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Kalash Valley Tour - Chilam Joshi Festival

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Free cancellation available
9d
Mobile voucher
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

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)

Activity location

Islamabad
- Islamabad, Pakistan, Pakistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Islamabad
- Islamabad, Pakistan, Pakistan

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Kalash Valley Tour - Chilam Joshi Festival in English

9d
Opening hours: Mon 12:00 am-11:30 pm
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

NZ$2,720.48 x 1 AdultNZ$2,720.48

Total

Until Tue, 5 May

What's included, what's not

Hotel Accommodation (Twin Sharing)
Three time Meals
Airport Transfers
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fares of Activities, Sights, and Museums
Service charge
Personal expenses

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialised infant seats are available
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Receive Guests

1 stop
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at Ramada Hotel Islamabad - 4 Star Hotel

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.

Day 2: Swat Valley

1 stop
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Swat Serena hotel 3-star Hotel

Swat

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

Day 3: Road trip to Kalash Valley

1 stop
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Best available hotels

Kalash

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.

Day 4: Bumburete Valley

1 stop
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel/Guest house

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

Day 5: Bumburete Valley Kalash

1 stop
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Hotel/Guest--house

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.

Day 6: Rambur Valley

1 stop
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Comfort Hotel/Guest-house

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.

Day 7: Return trip to Swat

1 stop
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Comfort Hotel/Guest-house

Chitral

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

Day 8: Drive to Islamabad

1 stop
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Comfort Hotel/Guest-house

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.

Day 9: Drop Off at the Airport

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Islamabad

Drop off the guests at Islamabad International Airport.

Location

Activity location

Islamabad
- Islamabad, Pakistan, Pakistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Islamabad
- Islamabad, Pakistan, Pakistan

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