Bumburet, Rumbur & Birir · 5 nights

The Kalash Valleys

Three valleys, one ancient culture, and festivals worth planning a year around.

Duration: 6 days · 5 nights
Best time: All year · time it with Joshi (May), Uchal (August) or Chaumos (December)
Group size: 2 – 8
Level: Easy

01 /The journey

The Kalash are a small community with their own language, gods and festivals, living in three narrow valleys near the Afghan border. We visit with Kalash hosts, stay in family guesthouses and move slowly and respectfully. If you can, come for a festival: the valleys fill with music and colour.

Highlights

01Homestay nights with Kalash families
02Kalasha Dur museum and cultural centre
03Walks through Rumbur, the most traditional valley
04Festival departures for Joshi, Uchal and Chaumos

02 /Day by day

The Kalash Valleys

Day 1Fly to Chitral, drive to Bumburet+

A short flight, then a winding road into the largest Kalash valley.

Day 2Bumburet+

The Kalasha Dur museum, village walks and dinner with your host family.

Day 3Rumbur+

The quietest and most traditional valley, walked with a local guide.

Day 4Birir+

Grape and walnut country, and the quietest of the three valleys.

Day 5Back to Chitral+

Chitral Fort, the Shahi mosque and the bazaar.

Day 6Fly home+

Morning flight to Islamabad. Please always ask before photographing Kalash women.

What's included

✓All stays, twin share
✓Domestic flights Islamabad–Chitral return
✓Jeep with driver
✓Kalash host and guide
✓Breakfast and dinner daily
✓Museum and entry fees

Not included

–International flights
–Travel insurance
–Lunches and drinks
–Tips

03 /Your quote

Priced around you

Every journey is priced for your dates, group size and the stays you choose, so there's no one-size price tag. Tell us a little and we'll send a tailored quote within a day, with no obligation.

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