
Best time
May – September
Trip cost
PKR 1,200 – 616,000
Typical length
3 – 28 days
The Kalasha Valleys are valleys in Chitral District in northern Pakistan. The valleys are surrounded by the Hindu Kush mountain range. All three Kalasha valleys are mainly inhabited by Kalasha people, along with Kho and Gujjar communities. There are three main valleys. The largest and most populous valley is Bumburet (Mumuret), reached by a road from Ayun in the Kunar Valley. Rumbur is a side valley north of Bumburet. The third valley, Biriu (Birir), is a side valley of the Kunar Valley south of Bumburet.
32 trips · from PKR 1,200
No special permit is required for most visitors to this destination. Some high-altitude trekking routes nearby may need an NOC — your tour agency will arrange this if applicable.
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Add your review— coming soonThe best months to visit Kalash Valley are May, June, July, August, September. During these months the weather is most favourable for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
No special permit is required for most visitors to this destination. Some high-altitude trekking routes nearby may need an NOC — your tour agency will arrange this if applicable.
Kalash Valley is considered safe and welcoming for tourists. Pakistan's northern regions have seen a significant tourism boom and locals are well accustomed to visitors. Standard travel precautions apply — follow your guide's advice on weather and trail conditions.