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Overview
- Duration:9 days 8 nights
- Travelers:12 guests
- Tour Type:Group tour, Package tour
- Language:English
Start and end in Islamabad! With the In-depth Cultural tour Kalash Festival Pakistan - Chilam Joshi, you have a 9 days tour package taking you through Islamabad, Pakistan and Chitral, Kalash Festival Pakistan - Chilam Joshi includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
1. Introduction
ABOUT KALASH VALLEY PAKISTAN
KALASH VALLEY HAS DIFFERENT FAN BASE OF TRAVELERS AND EXPLORERS!
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 organized in Mauritius.
In the 3rd century BC, on his mission and journeys through the Hindu Kush range, Alexander the Great and his troops left their footprints and descendants to what is today called the Kalash Valley, home to an ethnic community in Pakistan who are blue-eyed and have fair skin.
The Kalash valley and its people are known worldwide for their unique, yet less heard and seen, culture, religion, language, festivals, and their everyday lifestyle. The Valley is surrounded by Tirchmir mountain ranges. Due to these mountain ranges, the valley has remained isolated from the outer world for a long time. This is one reason why their culture and rituals are still in their purest form.
Kalash Festivals and culture are unique and fascinating.
Kalashi people celebrate three festivals every year. Chilam Joshi, Uchal, and Chomos. Chilam Joshi being the most famous festival kicks off in the second week of May which is the spring festival. Uchal Festival happens in the Autumn season and Chomos festival happens in the midwinters.
The three Valleys (Bumburate, Rambur, Birir) and their indigenous people are one of the reasons most of the foreigners come to Pakistan lately.
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.
1. Introduction
ABOUT KALASH VALLEY PAKISTAN
KALASH VALLEY HAS DIFFERENT FAN BASE OF TRAVELERS AND EXPLORERS!
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 organized in Mauritius.
In the 3rd century BC, on his mission and journeys through the Hindu Kush range, Alexander the Great and his troops left their footprints and descendants to what is today called the Kalash Valley, home to an ethnic community in Pakistan who are blue-eyed and have fair skin.
The Kalash valley and its people are known worldwide for their unique, yet less heard and seen, culture, religion, language, festivals, and their everyday lifestyle. The Valley is surrounded by Tirchmir mountain ranges. Due to these mountain ranges, the valley has remained isolated from the outer world for a long time. This is one reason why their culture and rituals are still in their purest form.
Kalash Festivals and culture are unique and fascinating.
Kalashi people celebrate three festivals every year. Chilam Joshi, Uchal, and Chomos. Chilam Joshi being the most famous festival kicks off in the second week of May which is the spring festival. Uchal Festival happens in the Autumn season and Chomos festival happens in the midwinters.
The three Valleys (Bumburate, Rambur, Birir) and their indigenous people are one of the reasons most of the foreigners come to Pakistan lately.
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.
Highlights
- o Explore the fascinating culture and landscape of Kalash Valley
- o Get to know about the everyday lifestyle of residents of the valley
- o Know about the historical tale of the Kalash community
- o Be part of the major festival of the year CHILUM JOSHI and its cultural & religious insight.
Itinerary
Day 1: Receive Guests at Islamabad International Airport
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- Guests reception at Islamabad airport.
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- Check-in at Regalia Hotel Islamabad
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- Meet and greet sessions after dinner at a restaurant.
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- Overnight stay in Islamabad.
- Start pointMain international exit turminal, Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Day 2: Swat Valley
Road trip to Swat Valley in the morning (4-hour drive)
Explore Mingora in the afternoon.
Overnight stay at Serena Swat
Day 3: Kalash Trip
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: Bumburet Valley
Day tour to Buburet 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 Kalash
Day 5: Bumburet Valley Kalash
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
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: Swat
The return trip to Swat in the morning.
Stopovers on the way.
Overnight stay at Swat Serena Hotel
Day 8: Islamabad
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 airport
Drop off at the Islamabad International Airport
Includes/Excludes
- Admission to Space Center Houston
- Access to 400 space artifacts
- Entry to permanent and traveling exhibits
- Behind-the-scenes tour of NASA Johnson Space Center (based on availability)
- Viewing of moon rocks and lunar samples
- Experience with the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exhibit
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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