Interact with the Kalash indigenous people

scenic valley views

Highlights

Peshawar, Chitral, Islamabad, Taxila, Swāt

cultural, sightseeing, Jeep Safari

Private Tour

12 Days

Easy

Description

Discover the hidden gems of Pakistan on this tour. Explore the wild alpine country with its narrow forested valleys, ancient cultures and friendly locals. Also interact with Kalash, the only non-Muslim community left in the Hindukush; subsistence farmers who still practice their pre-Islamic religion.

Itinerary

Arrival in Islamabad
- Arrive in Islamabad.
- Visit the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad
- Stay at a hotel or guest house.
Drive to swat
- Drive to Swat.
- In the evening, visit Mingora.
- Stay at a hotel.
Dir chitral
- Drive over Lowari Pass towards Chitral.
- Stay at a hotel.
Bamborit Kalash
- Drive towards Bamnuret located in the Kalash Valley.
- Stay at a hotel or a camp.
Rambur Barir Valley
- Visit the Rambur and Barir Valleys.
- Stay at a hotel.
Chitral city
- Drive to Chitral.
- Stay at a hotel.
Garam Chashma
- Do a full day excursion to Garam Chashma.
- Stay at a hotel.
Drive Fly to Peshawar
- Fly or drive to Peshawar.
- Stay at a hotel.
Khyber pass - pak Afghan Border
- Go on an excursion to the Khyber Pass, Pakistan - Afghanistan border.
- Stay at a hotel.
Drive to Islamabad via taxila
- Commence on a road journey to Islamabad via Taxila.
- Stay at a hotel.
Full day at Islamabad
- Do a full day sightseeing of Rawalpindi or Islamabad.
- Stay at a hotel.
Departure
- Transfer to airport for departure.

What's Included

Hotel accommodation with all meals as per the above itinerary.

Transport as per itinerary.

Entrance fee and tips at restaurants.

Porterage at airport & hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc.

Service of English speaking Pakistani tour guide.

What's Excluded

International and domestic airfare, airport tax and excess baggage.

Extras at hotels like drinks, laundry, phone calls and room service.

Insurance liability and other under force majeure conditions, medical aid etc.

Items which are not mentioned above.

Know Before You Go

12 Days Tour to Peshawar, Swat, Chitral Kalash Pakistan Asa

Tucked into Pakistan's north-west corner, Chitral is remote, isolated and completely surrounded by mountains. The Kafiristan range to the west and the Hindukush range to the north, separate it from Afghanistan. To the east and south, the Shandur and Hindu Raj range separate Chitral's wild alpine country, narrow forested valleys, and ancient cultures. Its hospitable inhabitants impart a unique and charming character. Above its cultivated valleys, tower snow-capped peaks, and from vantage points throughout Chitral, Tirich Mir (7706m), the Hindukush's highest peak, is visible. The Hindukush has 38 summits above 7000m, including Noshaq (7492m), Istor-o-Nal (7403m) and Saraghrar (7349m). Draped on the flanks of the peaks, a multitude of large glaciers disgorge torrents that flow into the Chitral River. From its densely forested southern valleys to its arid and open northern high-lands, Chitral, perhaps because of its isolation, remains a trekker's delight.

Kalash is the only non-Muslim people left in the Hindukush. About 300 Kalash still practice their pre-Islamic religion. 'Kalash' which has negative connotations, is the Chitral word for the Kalash. Birir, Bumboret, and Rumber are the common Khowar names for three valleys inhabited by the Kalash. In Kalashamun, the language of the Kalash, Biris is called Biriyoo, Rumbur is called Romo, and the Bumboret is more accurately pronounced as Bomboret. These valleys lie south and west of Chitral town and west of the Chitral River.

Kalash is subsistence farmers who herd goats in pastures. Their fields, while irrigated, are not terraced. Villages are just above fields, at the base of rocky hills. The flat-roofed houses are tightly clustered. Carved wooden figures of Kalash men, standing or mounted on a horse, called guandao, honor ancestors. These are now scarce; most having been removed by collectors and museums.

Kalash celebrates their festivals with reunions, feasts, ceremonies, singing, and dancing. Ask locally for exact dates. Their main festivals are Chilimjustor Joshi, Utchal, Phool, and Chaumos.

Kalash Valley is an open zone. The best time to discover is from May to November.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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Itinerary

Arrival in Islamabad

Drive to swat

Dir chitral

Bamborit Kalash

Rambur Barir Valley

Chitral city

Garam Chashma

Drive Fly to Peshawar

Khyber pass - pak Afghan Border

Drive to Islamabad via taxila

Full day at Islamabad

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Locations Covered

Description

Itinerary

Arrival in Islamabad

Drive to swat

Dir chitral

Bamborit Kalash

Rambur Barir Valley

Chitral city

Garam Chashma

Drive Fly to Peshawar

Khyber pass - pak Afghan Border

Drive to Islamabad via taxila

Full day at Islamabad

Departure

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