Chilim Joshi Festival
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- Scenic beauty
- Culture
- Festival
- Tradition
- Diversity
Chitral with the unique Kailash Valley (known as the Wearers of Black Robes) - a remaining minority of approximately 3500 people living in three isolated but beautiful valleys known as Bumburet, Rambur, and Birir. The people of Kailash have a rich culture and are very headstrong about their identity. These people stand out from the remaining tribes, cultures, and communities due to their distinct traditions, religious practices, and festivals. The Kailash Valley boasts serene beauty, lush green valleys, and fruit farms, making it an ideal tourist spot for scenic beauty and cultural diversity and festivals/ceremonies.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival Islamabad in the morning, transfer to domestic departure for flight to Gilgit. Flight to Gilgit (1 hr), in case of no flight, drive to Besham the same day (7 hrs).
Day 2
Drive to Karimabad Hunza (2 hours) or drive from Besham to Gilgit (9 hrs)
Day 3
Visit Baltit Fort, Altit Fort & Duiker.
Day 4
Visit Atta Abad Lake, Gulmit, Hussain Bridge and Passu. Drive back to Karimabad for overnight.
Day 5
Drive to Phander (7 hours), transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 6
Drive to Chitral (6-7 hours)
Day 7
Drive to Bumburet Kailash to see Chilim Josht festival (1.5 hours).
Day 8
Joshi or Chilim Josht festival.
Day 9
Drive to Swat (7 hours) via Lowari Tunnel
Day 10
In the morning visit Buddh Kara and Swat Museum. After lunch drive to Peshawar via Takht-e-Bhai.
Day 11
Half day city tour of Peshawar. After lunch drive to Islamabad via Taxila.
Day 12
Full day city tour of Islamabad & Rawalpindi.
Day 13
Transfer to airport for home bound flight.