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Chilam Joshi Festival Kalash Valley

14 days
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Start and end in Islamabad
  • Colorfully dressed Kalash women wearing feathered headpieces smile together during a traditional festival.
  • Jagged, snow-covered peaks tower magnificently above barren lower slopes under a crisp blue sky in northern Pakistan.
  • Crowds clad in colorful traditional attire gather closely during a vibrant outdoor celebration.
  • Women in bright ethnic dress lean over a wooden balcony, chatting and observing festivities below.
  • A long straight highway leads toward the dramatic spire-like Passu Cones under patchy clouds in the Hunza Valley.
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  • The historic Baltit Fort with ornate wooden balconies rises against a backdrop of blue sky and thin clouds.
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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions around the world
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Islamabad

    Start point
    Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (Islamabad International Airport, 06:00 - 23:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Envoy Continental / similar)

    Optional Activities

    • City orientation including views of Margalla Hills
    Landmarks
    Margalla Hills
  2. Day 2

    Islamabad - Taxila - Swat

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Lodge Swat / similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit ancient Buddhist ruins of Taxila
    Landmarks
    Taxila
  3. Day 3

    Swat - Chitral

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pamir Riverside Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Lowari Tunnel
  4. Day 4

    Kalash Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pamir Riverside Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Kalash Valley
    • Experience Chilam Joshi Spring Festival with traditional dances and music
    • Cultural rituals of the Kalash people
    Landmarks
    Kalash Valley
  5. Day 5

    Kalash Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pamir Riverside Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Chilam Joshi Festival celebrations
    • Visit local villages
    • Experience unique Kalash traditions
    Landmarks
    Kalash Valley
  6. Day 6

    Chitral - Mastuj

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Hindukush Heights / similar)
    Landmarks
    Chitral River
  7. Day 7

    Mastuj - Phander

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Rover by Roomy / similar)
    Landmarks
    Shandur Region
    Phander Valley
  8. Day 8

    Phander - Gilgit

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kalisto Hotel / similar)
    Landmarks
    Ghizer Valley
  9. Day 9

    Gilgit - Passu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Passu Tourist Lodge / similar)
    Landmarks
    Karakoram Highway
    Rakaposhi
    Attabad Lake
  10. Day 10

    Passu - Khunjerab Pass - Hunza

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Khunjerab Pass (4,693 m)
    Landmarks
    Khunjerab Pass
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  11. Day 11

    Hunza Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilltop Hotel / similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Baltit Fort
    • Visit Altit Fort
    • Visit Karimabad Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Baltit Fort
    Altit Fort
    Karimabad Bazaar
    Rakaposhi
    Ultar Sar
    Ladyfinger Peak
  12. Day 12

    Hunza - Besham

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Motel (Hotel Besham Inn / similar)
    Landmarks
    Karakoram Highway
  13. Day 13

    Besham - Islamabad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Envoy Continental / similar)
  14. Day 14

    Islamabad

    End point
    Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (Islamabad International Airport)

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Envoy Continental / similar

    Hotel
    Days 1, 13

  • Royal Lodge Swat / similar

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    day 2

  • Pamir Riverside Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4, 5

  • Hindukush Heights / similar

    Lodge
    day 6

  • Rover by Roomy / similar

    Resort
    day 7

  • Kalisto Hotel / similar

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    day 8

  • Passu Tourist Lodge / similar

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    day 9

  • Hilltop Hotel / similar

    Hotel
    day 11

  • Hotel Besham Inn / similar

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    day 12

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    • Travel with like-minded people
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    • Travel with your own group of min. 1 travelers
    • Choose your preferred dates and duration
    • Upgrade your accommodation
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • 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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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before June 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Saiyah Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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