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Kalash Festival: Chilam Joshi – A Spring Cultural Extravaganza

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Travel exclusively with your friends and family
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Islamabad

    Start point
    Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan (International Arrivals, 00:00 - 23:55)
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  2. Day 2

    Islamabad to Swat Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Scenic drive to Swat Valley
    • Explore local bazaars
    • Visit Swat Museum
    Landmarks
    Swat Museum
  3. Day 3

    Swat Valley to Chitral

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Early breakfast
    • Scenic drive to Chitral with photo stops
    Landmarks
    Tirchmir Peak
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  4. Day 4

    Chitral to Kalash Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Drive to Kalash Valley
    • Attend Chilasm Joshi Festival
    • Interact with locals
    • Explore Kalash Valley village
    • Lunch
    Landmarks
    Kalash Valley
  5. Day 5

    Bumburet Valley Festival

    Included Activities

    • Visit local museum
    • Visit Kalasha Graveyard
    • Explore Town Centre
    • Participate in grand festival
    • Dance and photograph with Kalasha Tribe
    Landmarks
    Bumburet Valley
  6. Day 6

    Chitral Town Exploration

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Chitral Gol National Park), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chitral Fort
    • Visit Shahi Mosque
    • Visit Chitral Gol National Park
    • Lunch in national park
    • Explore Chitral Bazaar
    • Dinner at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Attend polo match (if taking place in Chitral Town)
    Landmarks
    Chitral Fort
    Shahi Mosque
    Chitral Gol National Park
    Chitral Bazaar
  7. Day 7

    Chitral to Phander Valley

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Mastuj
    • Ascend Shandur Pass
    • Drive to Phander Valley
    Landmarks
    Shandur Pass
    Phander Valley
  8. Day 8

    Phander Valley to Gilgit

    Included Activities

    • Explore Phander Lakes
    • Visit Khalti Lake
    • Drive to Gilgit City
    Landmarks
    Phander Lakes
    Khalti Lake
  9. Day 9

    Gilgit to Hunza Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Scenic drive from Gilgit to Hunza Valley
    • Stop at Rakaposhi Viewpoint

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local area
    • Leisurely stroll to experience local culture and hospitality
    Landmarks
    Rakaposhi Viewpoint
    Rakaposhi Mountain
    Karakoram Range
  10. Day 10

    Hunza Valley Exploration

    Included Activities

    • Visit Baltit Fort
    • Visit Altit Fort
    • Visit Duikar viewpoint
    • Visit Attabad Lake
    • Boat ride on Attabad Lake
    Landmarks
    Baltit Fort
    Altit Fort
    Duikar
    Attabad Lake
  11. Day 11

    Upper Hunza Exploration

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gulmit Old House
    • Visit Ondra Poygah
    • Explore Ghulkin Village
    • Visit Borith Lake
    • Visit Passu Glacier View Point
    • Cross Hussaini Suspension Bridge
    • Visit Passu Cones viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Gulmit Old House
    Ondra Poygah
    Ghulkin Village
    Borith Lake
    Passu Glacier View Point
    Hussaini Suspension Bridge
    Passu Cones
  12. Day 12

    Upper Hunza to Skardu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Scenic drive to Skardu
    • Stop at Nanga Parbat View Point
    • Visit Kachura Lakes
    Landmarks
    Nanga Parbat View Point
    Nanga Parbat
    Kachura Lakes
  13. Day 13

    Skardu City Exploration

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kharpocho Fort
    • Visit Manthal Buddha Rock
    • Explore Sarfarnaga Desert
    • Visit Amburiq Mosque
    • Explore Shigar
    Landmarks
    Kharpocho Fort
    Manthal Buddha Rock
    Sarfarnaga Desert
    Amburiq Mosque
    Shigar
  14. Day 14

    Skardu to Islamabad

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Transfer to Skardu airport
    • Domestic flight to Islamabad
    • Visit Faisal Mosque
    • Visit Monument of Pakistan
    • Visit Lok Virsa Museum
    Landmarks
    Faisal Mosque
    Monument of Pakistan
    Lok Virsa Museum
    Margalla Hills
  15. Day 15

    Departure

    End point
    Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan (International Departure, 00:00 - 23:55)

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Pakistan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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