Pakistan's calendar is full of moments worth flying for: free style polo at 3,700 metres on the Shandur Pass, Kalash valley festivals of dance and fire, apricot blossom weeks under Rakaposhi.
Sibi Mela Heritage Festival
The historic Sibi Mela, paired with Quetta's high valley and Hanna Lake for a complete Balochistan experience.
One of South Asia's oldest fairs: Balochi and Brahui music, camel shows and centuries of trading tradition. View photos, films & details
Hunza Spring Blossom Week
For ten days each April the Hunza valley turns white and pink with apricot blossom.
Navroz celebrations, orchard picnics and blossom terraces below Rakaposhi. View photos, films & details
Lok Mela Folk Festival, Islamabad
A gentle introduction to Pakistan's living culture, with nightly performances and artisan markets at Lok Virsa.
Pakistan's largest folk gathering: regional music, craft stalls and food from every province in one venue. View photos, films & details
Kalash Chilam Joshi Spring Festival
The Kalash valleys welcome spring with three days of circle dances, drumming and blessing of the herds.
Spring blessings of the herds, circle dances and valley feasts shared with Kalash hosts. View photos, films & detailsShandur Polo Festival Expedition
The world's highest polo ground: Chitral vs Gilgit, free style and untamed, on a flat topped pass ringed by snow.
Free style polo at 3,700 m, Chitral against Gilgit, campfires under the Hindu Kush. View photos, films & detailsKalash Uchal Autumn Harvest Festival
The Kalash valleys celebrate the harvest with two days of dance, song and shared feasts under the autumn sun.
Autumn harvest thanksgiving, grape pressing and evening circle dances in the three Kalash valleys. View photos, films & details