| Duration: | 4 Day(s) - 3 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Culture Tours |
Tour to Kalash.
Nestled in three remote valleys of the Hindu Kush mountains in northern Pakistan—Bumburet, Rumbur, and Birir—lives the indigenous Kalash people, a tiny ethnoreligious minority with a unique and vibrant culture that has fascinated the world for decades. Often referred to as "the last pagans of the Hindu Kush," the Kalash have tenaciously preserved their ancient traditions, distinct from the predominantly Muslim communities surrounding them.
A Unique Identity
The origins of the Kalash people are a subject of debate, with popular legend linking them to the army of Alexander the Great, a claim that adds a layer of mystique to their identity, though genetic studies suggest they are of ancient Indo-Aryan stock.
Kalash life is guided by a strong sense of community and a unique code of purity and impurity. For example, menstruating women or those giving birth must stay in a communal building called the bashaleni until they undergo purification rituals. Unlike some neighboring conservative societies, Kalash women enjoy significant freedoms, including the right to choose their husbands and an open system that allows for elopement and divorce.
The community's calendar is punctuated by vibrant festivals that involve music, dancing, and feasting, attracting tourists from around the world. Major festivals like Chilimjusht (spring), Uchal (harvest), and Chaumos (winter solstice/New Year) are central to their cultural and religious expression. They are also known for producing a traditional wine from locally grown grapes, which is used in their rituals and celebrations.
Tour Program:
Day 1: Start Traveling from Islamabad to Chitral at night.
Visit Mardan, Takht Bhai, Dargai, Lower Dir, and Upper Dir while traveling
Night stay at Chitral in a hotel
Day 2: Travel to Kalash via Visiting Ayun.
Visit Bamboret and the Museum.
Night stay in Bamboret in a Hotel.
Day 3: Visit Kalashi Graveyard and Observe Local Culture.
Night stay in Bamboret.
Day 4: Travel to Islamabad.
Reach back to Islamabad till night
Services Included:
Transport from Islamabad to Islamabad on a Toyota Xli/Gli
3-night stay
Jeep charges
