Chitral and Kalash valley

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Tour Type Impression
Price 300$ - 500$
Categories Destination
Capital Bridgetown
Language English
Currency Euro
Time Zone UTC-4
Drives on the Left
Calling code +1 -246

Kalash Valley: The heart of Chitral

Kalash valley, no doubt, is a tourist attraction for travelers and tourists from all parts of the world. But most tourists are not aware that valley Kalash is not a single valley; these are the valleys situated in Chitral Valley. This Valley is famous due to the strange people, odd customs and unique traditions. Actually, the Chitral district is opposite to the Pakistan culture. Kalash festivals also stand it apart from the other cultures of Pakistan. However, people are always eager to know the location of Kelash valley, and they ask questions like “where is Kalash Valley? Where is Kalash Valley located? Or Where is Chitral Valley?” You can know everything about Kalash valley Pakistan to plan your trip or tour and to know about this Valley in general.

The Kalash people, who live in the Valley, are a distinct ethnic group with their own language, culture, and religion. They are Pakistan’s tiniest and most isolated ethnic group. Though Kalash’s population initially numbered in the tens of thousands, now there are just a few thousand Kalashas left. Forced conversion to Islam has led to a dramatic fall in the population of Kalathas. A tiny pagan minority still has few rights and is not recognized as a distinct political entity, even in today’s world. Only a few non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from outside the country are striving to improve the lives of this tribe and its people. In all, there are three valleys. There is a route to Bumburet (Mumuret) from Ayun in the Kunar Valley, the biggest and most populated Valley. Bumburet’s Rumbur Valley is to the north. Bumburet is the gateway to the Kunar Valley’s third Valley, Biriu (Birir). Apart from the strange population of Chitral Kalash Valley, the customs and traditions are also odd. On a trip to the Kalash Valley, Pakistan, Gulf News discovered that Kalash families sing and dance for two to three days around the corpses of their loved ones before burying them in a coffin and offering a feast with the sacrifice of 30 to 40 goats to visitors who come to commemorate the dead. Due to the extravagant feasts and goat sacrifice required after a Kalash family member’s death, they become further destitute. In spite of this, the customs persist. Their beliefs and practices, particularly regarding marriage, are as diametrically opposed as day and night. No doubt, the beauty of Kalash women is known in the world, and the customs of weddings incredibly open doors for people from other parts of the world to have the most beautiful bride

In the Kalash valley, elopement marriages are increasingly prevalent, especially among women who are previously married. Kalash people have a long the tradition of eloping with their spouses. To secure the woman’s hand in marriage, the guy gives her family a sum of money. Women who desire to leave their existing spouse and marry someone else notify the new guy of how much her current husband paid for her. Man must spend twice as much to marry an already married lady in order to get her hand in marriage. Considering this tradition, a number of Kalash valley girls dare to leave their homes for true love. The Kalash valley festivals are also a center of attraction for tourists. Generally, there are 3 festivals celebrated in Kalash valley. Kalash Valley festivals 2021 saw a hype when restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic were lifted. Chilam Joshi is a spring festival, Uchal is a summer festival, and Choimus is a winter festival.

Chitral to Kalash Valley distance

Chitral district is 12.3 km away from Kalash valley, and anyone can reach there within 45 minutes with good weather conditions. The Dir road/N45 and Kalash Valley road provide the way to get to Kalash valley. Although Kalash valley road is pretty straightforward, it is recommended to take a Kalash valley map to reach the destination. Nevertheless, online maps are easier to use.

Kalash Valley Hotels

Kalash Valley hotels have excellent facilities for tourists. Ayun Fort Inn, Kalash Continental hotel and resort, Gahirat Castle, Chitral Inn resort are some of the famous hotels. You can find hotels according to your needs like duration of stay and Some most common questions are asked by tourists and other travelers about the Kalash Valley. We have answered all of those questions regarding Chitral Kalash Valley.

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Kalash Valley Weather

1. Which Valley in the Chitral district is also known as Kafirstan?

The Kalash people are primarily found in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province’s Kalash Valley, part of the Chitral District. Chitral District is located in Afghanistan’s Nuristan province, linked to Chitral District. Known as a Kafiristan, this Afghan province’s culture was quite similar to the Kalash. The inhabitants of Kafiristan were eventually converted to Islam in the 1890s, and as a result, Kafiristan was renamed Nuristan. Two main ethnic groups, the Kho and Kalash, make up the majority of the population of Chitral. Sunni and Ismaili Muslims make to the Kho tribe. People of the Kalash adhere to their customs and beliefs. Chitral District was dominated by the Kalash tribe in the early 1900s. Right now, things are different. The Kalash tribe has less than 4,000 people, all of whom live in the Valley. Minority rule has taken hold.

2. Where is Chitral valley situated?

Located in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, Chitral is a small riverside town on the Chitral River. At one time, Chitral was ruled by a princely state, the Chitral Princely State, which spanned the whole territory until it was annexed by West Pakistan in 1969.

3.Which is the most fascinating area of Chitral valley?

Chitral Valley is a beautiful valley and houses to 8 most beautiful places. These 8 beautiful places are Rumbur Valley, Bumburet valley, Birir Valley, Tirch Mir, Bonni, Garam Chashma, Ayun Valley, and Shandur pass. The Chitral valley pics excite the tourists and travelers to visit this tremendous land. A height of 1518 meters is what you’ll find in the city of Chitral, which is situated on the banks of the Chitral River. Shah Mosque, Mehtar’s Castle, and the Khawar Houses near Chitralis are also worth visiting. There are breathtaking vistas of farmland, orchards, and snow-capped mountain peaks from the Garam Chashma Valley (hot spring). In addition, the sulfur springs there are noted for their medicinal benefits. There are “baths” beside the hot springs for the convenience of visitors. However, the most fascinating place to visit is the Kalash valley, which hosts various odd and strange daily life customs and festival traditions.