Kalash Valleys (Bumburet, Rumbur, Birir), Pakistan
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Kalash Valleys (Bumburet, Rumbur, Birir)

The Kalash Valleys, comprising Bumburet, Rumbur, and Birir, are located in the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Known for their unique culture and distinct ethnicity, these valleys are home to the Kalash people, who practice a polytheistic religion and maintain traditions dating back centuries.

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Best time to visit

  • summer (June to September)

Things to do here

Attend a Kalash festival (Chilam Joshi)

Join the spring festival of music, dance and colour in the Kalash valleys.

Drive the Lowari Tunnel route

Travel the scenic road and tunnel linking Chitral to the rest of KP.

Buy Chitrali patti & pakol caps

Pick up the famous woollen cloth and rolled-wool caps in the bazaar.

Read about Kalash Valleys (Bumburet, Rumbur, Birir)

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