Day 1: Islamabad
Arrival at the airport in Islamabad, our guide and driver will meet you here, after meeting with our staff transfer to the hotel
Choimus Festival Tour
- Duration11 days
- TypeFestival
About this tour
In recent years, the Choumus Festival has also been promoted as a tourist event by various travel companies, including Hunza Explorers, who offer special tours and packages for visitors who wish to experience the festival and the Kalash Valley. The tours typically include guided visits to the Kalash villages, where visitors can interact with the locals, witness the traditional dances and rituals, and sample the local cuisine.
The festival is known for its unique and colorful decorations, which include wreaths made from juniper branches, animal horns, and colorful fabrics. The Kalash people also prepare special dishes during the festival, including traditional bread, yogurt, and cheese, which are shared with the visitors.
The Choumus Festival is an important cultural event for the Kalash people, who face challenges in preserving their traditions and way of life in a rapidly changing world. The festival provides an opportunity for the Kalash people to showcase their rich culture and traditions, and to connect with visitors from different parts of the world who are interested in learning about their way of life.
Tour Itinerary
8 days, day by day-
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Day 2: Islamabad – Chitral
Departure for Chitral via Lawari Pass (3118m), our today’s journey will be 10 hours’ drive, today we will cross some small cites and pasthon villages like Lower Dir, upper Dir etc, arrive in Chitral and transfer to the hotel
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Day 3: Chitral – Bumburat (Kalash)
Departure for Kalash valley, the 3 hours’ drive to Kalash village will be through the most interesting narrow jeep track, arrive and transfer to the hotel
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Day 4: 07: Bumburat/Rumbor (Kalash)
Enjoy the Choimus festival in Bumburat and Rumbor village of Kalash valley
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Day 5: Day 8
Bumburat/Rumbor (Kalash) – Swat ValleyDrive to Swat, arrive and explore the city.
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Day 6: Day 9
Swat ValleyDay to explore Swat valley, today we will visit some heritage sites and other tourist attractions
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Day 7: Swat – Islamabad
Drive back to Islamabad, En-route we will visit Taxila museum and heritage sites. Arrive in Islamabad and check in to the hotel. In the evening we will drive to Margalla Hills where we will have dinner, after having dinner with the spectacular night-view of Islamabad and Rawalpindi we will drive back to the hotel in Islamabad.
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Day 8: Fly to destination
Depending on the flight time, it is in the evening/night we will explore the twin city “Rawalpindi & Islamabad”. In the evening/Night drive to the airport and fly to destination.
Included
- Accommodation as per the confirmed itinerary
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner (Full Board tours)
- Private air-conditioned or suitable tourist transport
- Services of a professional English-speaking tour guide
- Experienced local driver
- Airport transfers and transportation throughout the tour
- Domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- All road tolls, parking fees and fuel charges
- Entrance fees to listed attractions and historical sites
- Sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
- All applicable government taxes and service charges
- Road permits and travel permissions where applicable
- Bottled drinking water during journeys
- 24/7 on-ground assistance from Hunza Explorers
Not included
- International flights to and from Pakistan
- Pakistan entry visa and visa processing fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses and laundry
- Beverages, including soft drinks, tea, coffee and alcoholic drinks
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
- Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
- Additional meals and snacks outside the agreed meal plan
- Excess baggage charges
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels
- Any additional accommodation or services resulting from flight delays, cancellations or unforeseen circumstances
- Expenses arising from natural disasters, road closures, political unrest or other circumstances beyond our control
- Any service not specifically mentioned under the Included section
Questions about this tour
How many days is the Choimus Festival Tour?
It is a 11-day tour, and the day-by-day plan is on this page. We can lengthen or shorten it around your dates.
Will someone meet me at the airport?
Yes. On the first day your guide and driver meet you on arrival and take you to your hotel, as described in Day 1 of the itinerary.
Can I change the dates or the route?
Yes. Every itinerary can be lengthened, shortened or rebuilt around your dates, pace and group, and we explain what the changes mean for the price. Send your dates with the Request to book form, or tell us what you have in mind on the Plan my trip page.
Is anything charged when I send a request?
No. Nothing is charged and nothing is booked until you agree to the plan. We check availability, reply with a day-by-day plan and a price, and you confirm only if you are happy with it.
Can I travel on my own, as a couple or as a family?
Yes. We plan private trips for one person, a couple, a family or friends, and we also have small-group departures if you would rather share the trip. Tell us how many of you are travelling and whether you would like to join a group.
Can you help with my Pakistan visa?
We can provide a visa invitation letter on request: tick it on the booking form or mention it in your message. Visa rules depend on your nationality, so please also check the official Pakistan visa information for your passport.
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