The Choimus Festival is one of the most vibrant and significant celebrations of the Kalash people, an indigenous tribe residing in the remote valleys of Chitral, Pakistan. This winter solstice festival, held in December, marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the New Year. The Kalash community comes together in colorful traditional attire, dancing and singing to honor their deities, express gratitude for the year's blessings, and pray for prosperity in the coming year. The festival is a unique blend of spiritual rituals, communal feasting, and lively cultural performances, showcasing the rich heritage of the Kalash people.

The Choimus Festival is one of the most vibrant and significant celebrations of the Kalash people, an indigenous tribe residing in the remote valleys of Chitral, Pakistan. This winter solstice festival, held in December, marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the New Year. The Kalash community comes together in colorful traditional attire, dancing and singing to honor their deities, express gratitude for the year’s blessings, and pray for prosperity in the coming year. The festival is a unique blend of spiritual rituals, communal feasting, and lively cultural performances, showcasing the rich heritage of the Kalash people.

Welcome at Islamabad airport and transfer to airport. Overnight at Islamabad.

After breakfast drive to Swat valley, enroute visit Takht - I – Bai. Then transfer to hotel for rest. Free at leisure time. Overnight at Swat.

Breakfast then headed towards Chitral valley, afternoon visit Chitral museum, Chitral fort and Chitral town excursion. Overnight at Chitral.

After breakfast drive to Bumburet valley, upon reached to Bumburet valley, we will visit Local Museum, Kalash Graveyard explore the town. Today we shall join Kalash people mega event and will gather in Bumburet. Enjoy dance, music and photography and interact with the Kalasha people and enjoy, get experience the unique festival. Overnight at Kalash Bumburet.

Breakfast then headed toward another valley Rumbar valley there will enjoy Choimus festival where women and men together sing and dance, visit some local houses after taking permission of households. Happy to exchange their culture and customs. Photography with local people. Overnight at Kalash

After breakfast explore Birir and Kalash valley. Interact with people and enjoy the vibrant culture. Overnight at Chitral

After breakfast drive back to Swat valley, visit Swat museum and explore swat valley. Overnight at Swat

Breakfast then headed towards Peshawar, visit Peshawar museum, Namak Mandi and explore Peshawar old bazar. Overnight at Peshawar

After breakfast drive to Islamabad enroute visit Taxila Museum and Taxila sites. Evening drive to Daman e Koh. Islamabad view point. Overnight at Islamabad

Breakfast then visit Faisal Mosque, Pakistan monument, Shakar Parian. Pakistan museum and Loke Virsa Pakistan heritage. After dinner transfer to airport.

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