2 photos · 1 film from past seasons
The experience
Kalash Chilam Joshi Spring Festival
The Kalash valleys welcome spring with three days of circle dances, drumming and blessing of the herds.
Culture & character
Day by day
Spring blessings of the herds, circle dances and valley feasts shared with Kalash hosts.
The programme
- D1Islamabad to Chitral
Road or flight, evening in town.
- D2Enter Bumburet
Village walks and first evening dances.
- D3Rumbur & Festival Day
Afternoon dances and singing.
- D4Departure
Return to Chitral and onward.
Event facts
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Festival dates13 to 16 May 2027
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Duration4 days
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RegionsKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Best seasonMay
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