Kalash Valley Tour - Chilam Joshi Festival
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)
per adult from
$2,598
NZDDuration
9 days
Pickup
Hotel pickup available
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- 8x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 8 nights
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel Accommodation (Twin Sharing)
- Airport Transfers
- Three time Meals
- Fares of Activities, Sights, and Museums
What's excluded :
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Day 1: Receive Guests
Stop At: Islamabad, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
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.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ramada Hotel Islamabad - 4 Star Hotel
Day 2: Swat Valley
Stop At: Swat, Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
Road trip to Swat Valley in the morning (4-hour drive)
Explore Mingora in the afternoon.
Overnight stay at Serena Swat
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: 3 meals a day
Accommodation included: Swat Serena hotel 3-star Hotel
Day 3: Road trip to Kalash Valley
Stop At: Kalash, Chitrāl, Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: All meals included
Accommodation included: Best available hotels
Day 4: Bumburete Valley
Stop At: Chitral, Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
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
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: All Meals
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at a hotel/Guest house
Day 5: Bumburete Valley Kalash
Stop At: Chitral, Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
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.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: All meals included
Accommodation included: Hotel/Guest--house
Day 6: Rambur Valley
Stop At: Chitral, Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
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.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: All meals included
Accommodation included: Comfort Hotel/Guest-house
Day 7: Return trip to Swat
Stop At: Chitral, Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
The return trip to Swat in the morning.
Stopovers on the way.
Overnight stay at Swat Serena Hotel.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: All meals
Accommodation included: Comfort Hotel/Guest-house
Day 8: Drive to Islamabad
Stop At: Chitral, Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: All meals included
Accommodation included: Comfort Hotel/Guest-house
Day 9: Drop Off at the Airport
Pass By: Islamabad, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
Drop off the guests at Islamabad International Airport.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.Departure Point :
Traveler pickup is offeredAirports- Islamabad Intl Airport, Islamabad Pakistan
Departure Time :
5/11/2021 - 5/19/2021Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 AM - 07:00 PM Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM Return Detail :
-Hotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Language
English
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
12
Organised by Exploria
Activity ID: V-178478P5
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