Itinerary

Day 1: Flight/Drive to Chitral
– Arrival in Chitral via domestic flight (subject to weather) or overland drive from Islamabad
– Check-in at a heritage lodge with mountain views
– Walk through Chitral bazaar and along the Chitral River
– Overnight in Chitral

Day 2: Chitral City Tour
– Visit the historic Chitral Fort, former palace of the Mehtar
– Stop at the Shahi Mosque with stunning stone architecture
– Afternoon visit to Birmogh Lasht — a scenic viewpoint over the valley
– Evening cultural talk about Kalash customs
– Overnight in Chitral

Day 3: Drive to Bumburet Valley (Kalash region)
– Scenic drive along winding mountain roads to Bumburet Valley
– Welcome ceremony with Kalash hosts
– Settle into a local guesthouse surrounded by walnut trees and streams
– Short walk to nearby shrines and open-air gathering spots
– Overnight in Kalash guesthouse

Day 4: Kalash Village Exploration
– Guided visit to traditional Kalash homes and women’s temples
– Learn about Kalash cosmology, rituals, and festivals
– Visit the local museum and community centers
– Evening music performance or storytelling (seasonal)
– Overnight in Bumburet

Day 5: Rumbur Valley Excursion
– Morning hike or drive to Rumbur Valley — known for its vibrant community and unspoiled scenery
– Visit to a Kalash graveyard and ceremonial dancing sites
– Enjoy a traditional Kalash meal with a family
– Return to Bumburet for overnight

Day 6: Return to Chitral via Birir Valley (optional)
– Optional visit to Birir — the least visited and most conservative of the Kalash valleys
– Return drive to Chitral
– Farewell dinner with local dishes
– Overnight in Chitral

Day 7: Departure
– Transfer to airport or begin return journey to Islamabad by road
– End of tour