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Qaqlasht Festival Tour (2024-25)
Join us for the Qaqlasht Festival Tour, where you may attend the exciting Jashan-e-Qaqlasht Festival on the picturesque Qaqlasht Plateau near Chitral. This one-of-a-kind celebration, similar to the Shandur Polo celebration, includes exciting events and lovely scenery. Visit in the early spring to enjoy a stunning meadow of yellow flowers while also experiencing the beauty of one of Chitral’s most secluded and gorgeous locations.
Itinerary – Qaqlasht Festival Tour
The itinerary for the Qaqlasht Festival Tour is given below.
Day 02: Drive to Qaqlasht
On this Day
- Breakfast and continue drive to Qaqlasht (2:30 hrs)
- Enjoy the scenic view of Tirich Mir Peak and other mountains in the Hindukush range
- Arrival & free time to enjoy the festival & Lunch
- Hike around the lush green Qaqlasht meadow & enjoy the scenic beauty of the plateau
- Enjoy the musical night, dinner & overnight camping
Day 03: Enjoy the Qaqlasht Festival
On this Day
- Wakeup for the beautiful sunrise, enjoy the sunrise over the plateau and mountains with breakfast
- Enjoy the local music & dance in the lush green plateau and stunning mountains around
- Watch different sports matches & small hikes around
- Drive back to Ayun village in the evening
- Dinner & overnight stay at Ayun Fort Inn
Day 04: Drive to Bamburet Kalash Valley
On this Day
- Off to Bamburet Kalash Valley after breakfast
- Arrival Bamburet and Lunch here
- Visit to the old graveyard & Bamburet village
- Dinner & Night Stay in camps at Bamburet
Day 05: Travel to Chitral
On this Day
- After breakfast off to Chitral and then to Gol National Park
- Lunch at Gol National Park and back to Chitral City in the evening
- Dinner & night stay at Chitral
Day 06: Back to Islamabad
On this Day
- After breakfast straight back to Islamabad
- Lunch at Upper Dir
- Transfer to coaster from Jeep
- Back to Islamabad up to 6 pm (tentative)
Dates & Cost – Qaqlasht Festival Tour
All seasons are considered good for the Qaqlasht Festival Tour. Considering the inflow of tourists all year round, our dates are open throughout the year and your bookings will be 100% guaranteed even if you are a single traveler. Our prices and dates for this tour (all seasons) are given below.
| Season | Months | Tour Start Date | Price Per Person (USD) | Minimum Travellers Required | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Mid-November to February, 2025 | Daily | 800 | 1 pax | BOOK NOW |
| Spring | March to May, 2025 | Daily | 800 | 1 pax | BOOK NOW |
| Summer | June to Mid- September, 2025 | Daily | 800 | 1 pax | BOOK NOW |
| Autumn | Mid-September to Mid November, 2025 | Daily | 800 | 1 pax | BOOK NOW |
| Season | Months | Tour Start Date | Price Per Person (USD) | Minimum Travellers Required | Register |
Holiday Information
- Pickup from hotel or vacation rental before sightseeing
- Drop at hotel or vacation rental after sightseeing
- Guided sightseeing tour according to itinerary above
- Map (hard copy)
- Licensed professional guide (english speaking)
- SUV/mini-van/car (depending on number of people)
- Driver
- All entry/admission tickets
- Bottled water in car (fair usage policy)
- Toll & parking fees
- Drop after 10 pm (Drivers & Guide's working hours end at 10pm)
- Gratuities/tips for guides/drivers, etc
- Meals, snacks and drinks (our guide will make recommendations after consultation with guests)
- Accommodation (can be arranged at additional cost according to your budget)
- Personal travel insurance (Recommendation/Rescue Partners: Global Rescue)
- Visa to Pakistan (supporting documents can be offered if requested for multiday tours)
- Refunds in case of early tour windup/closure due to any reason
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
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Photo Gallery – Qaqlasht Festival Tour
Overview – Qaqlasht Festival Tour
Jashan-e-Qaqlasht’ is the northern Chitral people’s old-age festival, which dates back over 2,000 years. Rais monarchs used to organize it in the distant past, which was carried on by the Kator dynasty, which not only patronized this specific cultural event but also fostered other festivals like Jashan-e-Shandur and Jashan-e-Chitral.
The festival is similar to the well-known Shandur Polo Festival in that there are numerous events taking place in stunning scenic locales with out-of-this-world intensity in Chitral’s most remote areas. One such festival takes place in Qaqlasht: the Jashan-e-Qaqlasht, which includes traditional sports and cultural events from the surrounding communities. A flat landscape located around 80 kilometers north of Chitral and accessible via a one-and-a-half-hour journey. When early spring arrives in the valley, this Plateau kind of plain transforms into a beautiful picnic resort with a carpet of grassy and tiny yellow flowers stretching kilometers and miles, attracting a large number of people from various parts of the district and the country.
