4-Day Islamabad to Kalash Valley Itinerary
(Includes food, accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing for a complete experience.)
Trip Overview:
Duration:
4 Days
Route:
Islamabad → Dir → Chitral → Kalash Valley → Islamabad
Best Time to Visit:
April - October (Festivals: Chilam Joshi in May, Uchal in August, Choimus in December)
Accommodation:
Hotels in Chitral & Kalash Valley
Transport:
Private car / Coaster / 4x4 Jeep for Kalash roads
Road Condition:
Good till Chitral, rough from Chitral to Kalash
Special Attractions:
Kalash tribes, Bumburet, Rumbur & Birir Valleys, Chitral Museum
Day 1: Islamabad to Chitral
Departure:
Early morning (~5 AM) via M1 & Swat Expressway.
Travel Time:
~10-12 hours.
Breakfast:
At Dir (TIMERGARA - Local Dhabas or Hotels).
Drive via Lowari Tunnel (10.4 km - Scenic View).
Lunch:
Chitral City (Famous Trout Fish / Local Cuisine).
Explore:
Chitral Museum (History of the Region & Kalash People).
Shahi Mosque & Chitral Fort.
Dinner & Stay:
Hindukush Heights / Terichmir View Hotel, Chitral.
Day 2: Chitral to Kalash Valley (Bumburet & Rumbur)
Breakfast:
Early morning in Chitral.
Drive to Kalash Valley:
(~3-hour drive via 4x4 Jeep).
Lunch:
At Bumburet (Traditional Kalashi Food).
Explore Kalash Culture & Activities:
Kalash Museum & Temples.
Walk through the traditional wooden houses.
Meet Kalash people & experience their lifestyle.
Evening:
Cultural dance & storytelling with locals.
Dinner & Stay: Kalash Guest House / Kalash Continental Hotel.
Day 3: Explore Rumbur & Birir Valleys
Breakfast:
Traditional Kalash breakfast.
Drive to Rumbur Valley:
(~30-40 min from Bumburet).
Activities:
Hiking to scenic viewpoints.
Visit traditional Kalash graveyards.
Interact with Kalash women & artisans.
Lunch:
In Birir (Simple Kalash food at a local home).
Explore Birir Valley:
Less touristy, more authentic Kalash culture.
Wooden houses & beautiful valley views.
Return to Chitral for Overnight Stay.
Dinner & Stay:
Hindukush Heights / Terichmir View Hotel, Chitral.
Day 4: Chitral to Islamabad
Breakfast:
Early morning in Chitral.
Drive Back to Islamabad:
(~12-hour journey).
Lunch:
Stop at Dir / Mingora (Local food).
Short Breaks:
Lowari Tunnel & Malakand Pass.
Arrival in Islamabad: Late evening (~8-9 PM)
Estimated Cost Per Person (Full Package)
Hotels (Chitral & Kalash):
PKR 5,000 - 15,000 per night.
Food:
PKR 2,000 - 3,500 per day.
Transport:
Private Car (Islamabad to Chitral & Back):
PKR 50,000 - 70,000 round trip.
4x4 Jeep for Kalash Valley:
PKR 10,000 - 15,000 per day.
✅ What’s Included?
✔️ All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
✔️ Hotels (As per itinerary).
✔️ Private Car or Coaster Transport.
✔️ 4x4 Jeep for Kalash Valley.
✔️ Sightseeing & Entry Tickets.
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