Chitral Kalash Valley Tour
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- Kalash
- Valley
- Picturesque views
- Unique culture
Kalash Valley is situated in District Chitral of province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Three valleys are named Bumburet, Rumbur, and Birir. These valleys are famous for the Kalash people, the oldest tribe of South Asia, and worldwide for their unique culture, religion, language festivals, and way of living. These three valleys with these indigenous people are among the main reasons for Chitral to be very famous for tourism. The language of the Kalash people is Kalasha.
Bumburet: The largest valley of Kalash is Bumburet. It is probably 20 kilometers from the village of Ayun Valley, so most tourists visit it first. There are many motels available for tourists here. One famous among all is the PTDC motel.
Rumbur: The second-largest valley of Kalash is Rumbur. It is about 12 kilometers from Ayun Valley. A road turns right on the way between Ayun Valley and Bumburet and leads to Rumbur at an altitude of 7203 feet above sea level. This valley is famous for its undisturbed natural breathtaking nature’s beauty and picturesque views.
Itinerary
Day 1
Departure for Chitral Pass through Mardan, Batkhela, Dargai Lunch at Upper Dir Cross the famous Lowari Top or Lawari Tunnel (incase the pass is closed) Pass along Chitral’s different towns (Nagar, Drosh, Ayun) Night stay in Chitral
Day 2
Drive to Garam Chashma in Lotkoh valley Visit hot-water spring (Garam Chasma) and walk along fresh water streams Drive to Kalash valley via Ayun Night stay in Bumburet, Kalash Valley
Day 3
Sightseeing of the breathtaking valley Visit Kalash graveyards Walk through the valley along the river Visit the school, library and museum made with the help of the people of Greece. Get a chance to meet and interact with community members, teachers and local kids in their traditional dresses. Visit Justerkhan (Community center of the Kalasha tribe) Drive to Rumbur or Birir and return to Bumburet Night stay in Bumburet, Kalash
Day 4
Drive back to Chitral city Visit chitral’s famous polo ground (and watch polo match on a lucky day) Walk along Chitral’s Fort towards river view for tea Free time in Chitral for shopping, relaxing etc Night stay in Chitral
Day 5
Departure for Islamabad Stop at Lawari Lunch at Upper Dir Arrival in Islamabad Dream your journey