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The Chamos Festival is a vibrant and culturally rich event celebrated in the Kalash Valley of Chitral, in northern Pakistan. As one of the most significant festivals of the Kalash people, Chamos (also known as Chaumos) marks the winter solstice and is held in mid to late December. This unique celebration serves as a spiritual cleansing and a way to welcome the New Year with prayers, rituals, music, and dance. The Kalash people, known for their distinct traditions and ancient polytheistic beliefs, conduct elaborate ceremonies during Chamos, including the lighting of sacred fires, chanting of hymns, and symbolic offerings to their deities.
Adventure Travel Pakistan invites travelers to witness this mystical festival as part of a cultural immersion tour into the remote Kalash valleys. Experiencing Chamos firsthand offers a rare glimpse into one of the world’s most fascinating and endangered indigenous cultures. Guests can enjoy traditional Kalash hospitality, take part in festive dances, and explore the stunning snow-covered mountains surrounding the valleys. This journey is not just a tour—it’s a step into a living museum of ancient customs, making it an unforgettable highlight for any cultural traveler.
Included and Excluded
- • 6 Nights Hotel Stay: 1 Night Ayun, 3 Nights Kalash, 2 Nights Chitral
- • Private Transport: Toyota Grand Cabin + 2 Jeeps
- • Meals: All breakfasts
- • Local ATP Tour Guide
- • Dry Fruits (subject to availability)
- • Entry Tickets, Area Permissions & Guided Tours
- • Meals outside Kalash
- • Islamabad hotel stay
- • Personal expenses (snacks, laundry, etc.)
- • Force majeure-related costs
Highlights of the Tour
- • Experience the grand Chamos Festival in Kalash
- • Explore the mystical Kalasha culture and traditions
- • Visit historical sites like Shahi Masjid, Chitral Museum & Fort
- • Trek to scenic valleys such as Birir and Rumbur
- • Witness breathtaking views of the Hindukush mountains
- • Taste traditional Kalash cuisine and local delicacies
- • Cultural tours and interactions with the Kalash people
- • Visit sacred worship sites and sacred graveyards in Kalash
Itinerary
• Departure from Islamabad • Drive via Motorway & Lowari Tunnel• Lunch at Timergrah• Arrival at Ayun, transfer to Chitral• Check-in, dinner & overnight stay
• Visit Shahi Masjid, Chitral Museum & Fort• Lunch with Chitrali cuisine• Explore Summer Palace (trolley ride) & Trout Farm• Return to hotel, dinner & overnight stay
• Drive to Kalash Valley (Bumburet)• Check-in, festival immersion• Visit Kalash Museum, Karkal Graveyard, Bashalini, Jastakhan• Cultural tour & overnight stay
• Optional trek or drive to Birir• Explore Kalash culture, picnic lunch• Return to Bumburet for dinner & night stay
• Visit Kalasha Grom viewpoint• Taste local walnut bread & wine• Visit sacred worship sites• Return to Bumburet, dinner & overnight stay
• Cultural walk & bazaar visit in Kalash• Lunch & shopping• Drive to Ayun Fort for dinner & overnight stay
• Breakfast & departure• Scenic return via Motorway• Arrival in Islamabad by evening
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