Kalash Valley Tour - Chilam Joshi Festival
Overview
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1 week 2 days
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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)
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Receive Guests
Accommodations
Overnight at Ramada Hotel Islamabad - 4 Star Hotel
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
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.
Swat Valley
Accommodations
Swat Serena hotel 3-star Hotel
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
3 meals a day
Swat
Road trip to Swat Valley in the morning (4-hour drive) Explore Mingora in the afternoon. Overnight stay at Serena Swat
Road trip to Kalash Valley
Accommodations
Best available hotels
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
All meals included
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.
Bumburete Valley
Accommodations
Overnight stay at a hotel/Guest house
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
All Meals
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
Bumburete Valley Kalash
Accommodations
Hotel/Guest--house
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
All meals included
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.
Rambur Valley
Accommodations
Comfort Hotel/Guest-house
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
All meals included
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.
Return trip to Swat
Accommodations
Comfort Hotel/Guest-house
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
All meals
Chitral
The return trip to Swat in the morning. Stopovers on the way. Overnight stay at Swat Serena Hotel.
Drive to Islamabad
Accommodations
Comfort Hotel/Guest-house
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
All meals included
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.
Drop Off at the Airport
Islamabad
Drop off the guests at Islamabad International Airport.
Options
Kalash Valley Tour - Chilam Joshi Festival
Pickup included
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Airport Transfers
Air-conditioned vehicle
Three time Meals
Fares of Activities, Sights, and Museums
Hotel Accommodation (Twin Sharing)
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Pickup points
Ramada by Wyndham Islamabad
1 Club Road, Murree Road Islamabad Pakistan
Islamabad Intl Airport
Islamabad Pakistan
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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