General

The Kalash are one of the world’s endangered minority communities. Kalash are only non-Muslim people living three valleys, Bumboret, Rumbur and Birir in the Hindu Kush region of Chitral. These valleys lie South and West of Chitral Town, and west of Chitral River.
Kalash people are subsistence farmers who herd goats in pastures. Villages are just above field, at the base of rocky hills. The flat-roofed houses are tightly clustered. The Kalash follow a polytheist religion based on ancestor worship, as well as 12 gods and goddesses dominated by the main god, Mahandeo.
The Kalash celebrate four major festivals commemorating seasonal change and significant events in agro-pastoral life. During the festivals they sacrifice animals at altars to thank gods and goddesses. This religious ritual is performed with high regards for the supernatural beings, according to the Kalash mythology.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Islamabad. Islamabad Sightseeing (Hotel)
Day 02: Fly or drive to Chitral. (Hotel)
Day 03: Drive to Kalash valley, Gazkuru (2450mm). 3 hours (Camping)
Day 04: Trek to Bumboret over Gree Pass (3010m). 4-5 hours (Camping)
Day 05: Trek to Acholgah over the Pass of Bumboret (3210m) 5 hours (Camping)
Day 06: Trek to Rawelik (3050m). 5 hours easy trek (Camping)
Day 07: Trek to Rumbur- Balang Kuru (2520m). 3 hours (Camping)
Day 08: Free day for Kalash experience and exploration and photography. (Camping)
Day 09: Drive back to Chitral. 2 Hours. (Hotel)
Day 10: Drive back to Islamabad. (Hotel)
Day 11: Free day for shopping and sightseeing in Islamabad. (Hotel)
Day 12: Transfer to Airport and fly to home destination.