05/05/2026
🌸 Chilam Joshi Festival
The Chilam Joshi Festival is one of the most vibrant celebrations in the Kalash Valley, welcoming spring with traditional dances, music, and cultural rituals of the Kalash people.
🗓️ 4-Day Tour Itinerary (14–17 May 2025)
📍 Day 1: 14 May — Chakdara →
Starting Time: 10 o'clock from chakdara
Travel via Lowari Tunnel
Scenic drive through Dir & mountainous landscapes
Arrival in Chitral by evening
Hotel check-in & rest
Overnight Stay: Chitral
📍 Day 2: 15 May — Chitral → Kalash Valley (Bumburet)
Breakfast and departure to Kalash Valley
Drive to Bumburet Valley (main festival venue)
Hotel/guest house check-in
Explore local village & interact with Kalash community
Evening: Pre-festival cultural activities
Overnight Stay: Bumburet
📍 Day 3: 16 May — Chilam Joshi Festival (Main Day)
Full day participation in festival
Witness:
Traditional Kalash dances 💃
Cultural music 🎶
Rituals & ceremonies
Photography & exploration of nearby valleys
Optional visit to Rumbur Valley
Overnight Stay: Bumburet
📍 Day 4: 17 May — Return Journey
Breakfast & departure from Kalash
Travel back to Islamabad via same route
Short stops for refreshment & sightseeing
Arrival in Islamabad at night
✅ Comfortable Hotel Stay
✅ Fuel Included
✅ Toll Taxes Covered
✅ Professional Driver
✨ Perfect for families, friends & couples!
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