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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Travel Guide

Chitral & Kalash

Tirich Mir, Shandur and the festivals of the Kalash valleys.

Chitral sits beneath Tirich Mir, the highest peak of the Hindu Kush. Nearby, the Kalash valleys of Bumburet, Rumbur and Birir are home to a people with their own language, dress and spring and autumn festivals.

Time a visit with the Chilam Joshi festival in May or the Shandur polo festival in July for something unforgettable.

Highlights

  • Kalash villages of Bumburet
  • Chitral Fort and Shahi Mosque
  • Shandur polo festival in July
  • Views of Tirich Mir

Travel tips

  • Respect Kalash customs and always ask before taking photographs.

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Chitral & Kalash Tour Packages

Chitral and Kalash Cultural Tour
Culture & Heritage
Chitral and Kalash Valleys•6 days
Chitral and Kalash Cultural Tour

Chitral and Kalash Cultural Tour: Islamabad to Dir | Lowari Tunnel to Chitral | Bumburet valley | Rumbur valley and Kalash culture | Chitral Fort and bazaar | Return journey

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PKR 78,000

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