Itinerary

1. Day 1: Islamabad to Chitral (via Dir or Flight + Drive)

   • Depart early morning from Islamabad.

   • Drive through Swat, Dir, and Lowari Tunnel.

   • Make short stops for sightseeing and lunch en route.

   • Arrive in Chitral City by evening.

   • Check in at hotel and rest.

   Overnight in Chitral.

   Optional: Take a flight from Islamabad to Chitral (subject to weather). Then explore Chitral Fort and Shahi Mosque before resting.

2. Day 2: Chitral to Kalash Valley (Bumburet)

   • Have breakfast at the hotel.

   • Drive scenic route to Bumburet Valley (2.5–3 hours).

   • Check in at a traditional guesthouse or lodge.

   • Visit Kalasha Museum, temples, and graveyard.

   • Walk through Kalasha villages and interact with locals during free time.

   • Enjoy local music and dinner.

   Overnight in Bumburet.

3. Day 3: Explore Rumbur and Cultural Immersion

   • Have breakfast in the valley.

   • Take a day trip to Rumbur Valley by short drive or hike.

   • Learn about Kalasha customs, language, and beliefs.

   • Visit a Kalasha household and taste local food.

   • Optional: Take a short trek or village-to-village walk.

   • Return to Bumburet by evening.

   Overnight in Bumburet.

4. Day 4: Festival Visit or Nature Day (Seasonal Option)

   • Participate in a Kalasha festival if the visit coincides (Joshi in May, Uchal in August, Chaumos in December).

   • Experience traditional dancing, music, rituals, and colorful attire.

   • If no festival, visit Birir Valley, the most traditional and least-visited Kalash area.

   • Learn about seasonal farming and rituals.

   • Have a picnic and take a nature walk in a peaceful setting.

   • Return and relax in the valley.

   Overnight in Bumburet.

5. Day 5: Kalash Valley to Islamabad

   • Have early breakfast and depart from Bumburet.

   • Drive back to Islamabad via Lowari Pass or Tunnel.

   • Make stopovers for meals and rest along the way.

   • Arrive in Islamabad by late evening.