Chilam Joshi festival is one of the top cultural festivals of Pakistan. Kalasha tribe celebrates many festivals around the year. The three main Kalash Festivals are Chilam Joshi (spring festival), Choimus (winter festival) and Uchal (summer festival). The spring festival of Chilam Joshi is an amazing cultural experience in the Hindukush mountain ranges. UNESCO listed Kalash culture as “Intangible Cultural Heritage” in November 2018. The decision was announced during the 13th session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee meeting organised in Mauritius.
| 1 | Departure/Return Location | International Airport, Islamabad |
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| 2 | Departure Time | Mountain Range: Hindokush |
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| 3 | Elevation: | March to August |
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| 4 | Duration: 15 Days | Zone: Open |
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Day 01Arrive at Islamabad International Airport, IslamabadArrive at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad
Day 02Swat ValleyDrive to Swat Valley
Day 03ChitralDrive to Chitral
Day 04Rumbur ValleyDrive to Rumbur Valley to experience Chilam Joshi Festival
Day 05Bumburet Valley, KalashExplore Bumburet Valley, Kalash
Day 06ChitralExplore Chitral
Day 07Mastuj VillageDrive to Mastuj Village
Day 08Travel towards Ghizer District via Shandur PassTravel towards Ghizer District via Shandur Pass
Day 09Drive to GilgitDrive to Gilgit
Day 10Hunza ValleyDrive to Hunza Valley
Day 11Explore HunzaExplore Hunza
Day 12Explore Passu VillageExplore Passu Village
Day 13Besham from HunzaDrive to Besham from Hunza
Day 14Drive towards IslamabadDay 14: Drive towards Islamabad
Day 15Fly to home countryFly to home country
Services Include:| Implementation of Covid SOPs/Guidelines & Complimentary Safety Pack (sanitizer, 1 mask & glove per day) |
| Licensed professional guide (government requirement) |
| Airport transfer on first and last day in Islamabad |
| All domestic road transfers |
| All hotel accommodation (twin sharing rooms) |
| All hotel meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) |
| Support staff (assistant(s) etc) |
| Licensed professional guide |
| Road transport (Islamabad to Islamabad) |
| Hotel accommodation according to itinerary |
| Hotel meals according to itinerary |
| Support staff (assistant(s) etc – according to need) |
| Travel Insurance (recommendations only) |
| Visa to Pakistan (supporting documents will be offered) |
| International airfare |
| Personal equipment (clothes, boots, etc) |
| Tips for guides, porters, staff, etc |
| Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir, etc) |
| Airport transfers in Islamabad (can be arranged – additional charges) |
| Sightseeing in Islamabad and surrounding areas (can be arranged – additional charges) |
| Hotel accommodation in Islamabad (can be arranged – additional charges) |
| Hotel meals in Islamabad (can be arranged – additional charges) |
| Travel insurance (recommendations can be requested) |
| Visa to Pakistan (not required) |
| International airfare for overseas Pakistani |
| Personal equipment (warm clothes, boots, etc) |
| Tips for guides, porters, staff, etc |
| Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir, etc) |
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