Pakistan · Trekking

10-Day Chitral Trekking Tour with Kalash Valley and Village Stays

10 Days Round trip from Islamabad Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through the beautiful villages of Lot Koh valley to Susoom
02 Visit Buddhist monasteries at Mardan on the journey to Chitral
03 Enjoy bird watching and mountain photography around Kosht, Lone, and Phasti
04 Explore Rumbor in the Kalash valley of Chitral
05 Browse Chitral Bazaar and Rawalpindi for souvenirs and local experiences

Have an exclusive trekking experience on this 10-day tour to Chitral, Pakistan. Travel from Islamabad to Kosht and trek through the beautiful villages of Lot Koh valley, with opportunities for bird watching, photography, and admiring the surrounding mountains, flora, and fauna. Explore local bazaars, visit Buddhist monasteries at Mardan, and discover Rumbor in the Kalash valley of Chitral. The journey also includes village stays and time for sightseeing and souvenir shopping.

This beautiful village is ideal for photography in the early morning, with the pale light of the sun.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Islamabad, Mardan, Rawalpindi, Chitral, Lower Dir

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Islamabad and City Excursion

Arrive in Islamabad and shift to the hotel.
Rest and enjoy an excursion in and around the markets of Islamabad, along with famous destinations in the city.

Day 02

Journey to Chitral via Mardan and Upper Dir

Depart for Chitral by van and visit the Buddhist monasteries at Mardan.
Travel through the Swat Motorway and the newly constructed tunnel.
Have lunch at Upper Dir.
Cross the Lowari Tunnel to the Chitral side.
Continue to Kosht in Upper Chitral for an overnight stay.

Day 03

Trek from Kosht to Lone Village

Trek from Kosht to Lone village.
Enjoy photography and videography of the beautiful surrounding mountains.
Go bird watching.
Overnight at Lone village.

Day 04

Trek from Lone Village to Phasti

Travel to Phasti village across a beautiful pasture.
Go bird watching.
Photograph the beautiful surrounding mountains.
Overnight at Phasti village.

Day 05

Trek from Phasti to Susoom in Lot Koh Valley

Rise early for photography and sightseeing in Phasti village. This beautiful village is ideal for photography in the early morning, with the pale light of the sun.
Photograph the flora and observe the simple village lifestyle.
Depart for Susoom.
Photograph the mountains, flora, and fauna along the way.
Visit different villages on the way to Susoom village.
Overnight at Susoom village.

Day 06