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Kalash Valley Trek
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
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Days |
Activities |
Overnight |
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1 |
Arrival
in Islamabad. Afternoon visit to Faisal Mosque and Daman e Koh. |
Hotel |
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2 |
Fly to
Chitral. 1 Hour. Afternoon visit to Tooshi for wildlife photography. |
Hotel |
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3 |
Drive to
Kalash valley, Gazkuru (2450mm). 3 Hours. |
Camping |
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4 |
Trek to
Bumboret over Gree Pass (3010m). 4-5 Hours. |
Camping |
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5 |
Trek to
Acholgah over the Pass of Bumboret (3210m) .5 Hours. |
Camping |
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6 |
Trek to
Rawelik (3050m). 5 hours easy trek. |
Camping |
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7 |
Trek to
Rumbur- Balang Kuru (2520m). 3 Hours. |
Camping |
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8 |
Free day
for Kalash experience and exploration and photograph. |
Camping |
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9 |
Drive
back to Chitral. 2 Hours. |
Hotel |
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10 |
Fly to
Peshawar. Afternoon visit to museum and Qissa Khawani. |
Hotel |
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11 |
Drive to
Islamabad, through Motorway. 2 Hours. |
Hotel |
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12 |
Transfer
to Airport and fly to home destination. |
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Service included:
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Assistance
on Arrival and Departure.
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All meal
during Hotel stay and Camping.
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Road
transfer between Airport/hotel and within city as per itinerary.
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Dome tents
for sleeping (1 tent for 2 people) at Camp. Mess tent with table and
stools, kitchen tent and toilet tent.
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Camping site
fees and bridge crossing.
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Kitchen
equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel and all related gear.
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Wages of
Guide, Cook, and Assistant Cook
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Porterage at
Airport, hotels, tool taxes and parking fees etc.
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Domestic
airfare. Surface transfer incase of flight cancellation.
Service not included:
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International air fare, airport taxes, excess baggage charges.
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Sleeping
bags personal and Personal equipment of any kind
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Medications.
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Insurance
liability of members.
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Tips for
field staff, drivers and porters.
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