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2-3 stars hotels (in some places best available)
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Islamabad
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Islamabad
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Guided
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English
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner (normally included)
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Yes
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Car or Van/ grand Cabin 13 seats or Coaster/minibus, 21seats
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18
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75
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1 - 14
KALASH JOSHI FESTIVAL TOUR
The Kalash Valley is a distinctive cultural region situated in the Chitral District of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan. The Kalash people are renowned for their unique culture, religion, and festivals, which differ significantly from the surrounding Muslim-majority areas.
One of the most significant festivals celebrated by the Kalash community is the Joshi Festival. This festival typically occurs in the spring, around May 14th to 16th, and marks the arrival of spring and the blossoming of flowers. During this festival, the Kalash people engage in various rituals, dances, and ceremonies to pray for a bountiful harvest, prosperity, and protection from evil spirits.
The festival is characterized by vibrant traditional attire, lively music, and dances performed by both men and women. It also serves as a time for the community to gather, socialize, and strengthen their cultural bonds. The Joshi Festival attracts tourists from around the globe who are interested in experiencing the unique culture and traditions of the Kalash people.
The Kalash Spring Festival is not only a celebration of nature and a new season but also an important cultural event that contributes to the preservation of the unique traditions and heritage of the Kalash people.
KALASH JOSHI FESTIVAL HIGLIGHTS
- -Meet the Kalasha people and experience their unique history, religion, culture, and hospitality.
- -Witness amazing views of the Chitral Valley from the Chitral Gol National Park.
- -Follow the Chitral River as you drive along a spectacular road through the Hindu Kush mountain range.
- -Visit the lush plateau of the Shandur Pass 3800m, wonderful landcape
- - Visit of Hunza- Nagar Valley, the highest Mountain valley of Karakorum
- - Travel on the Karakorum Highway, “the 8 th wonder of the Wold”.
