Festivities - Uchal Festival -
Islamabad, Swat, Chitral, &
kalash - 15 days
Festivities
Uchal Festival (Summer) - Islamabad, Swat, Chitral, & Kalash - 15 Days
| The Uchal Festival is one of the major festivals celebrated by the Kalash people, an indigenous community residing in the Chitral district of Pakistan. Uchal typically takes place in late summer, usually in the month of August. One of the highlights of the Uchal Festival is the ceremonial procession, where the Kalash people gather to parade through the valleys, accompanied by drumbeats and chants. The festival also includes the sharing of food and drinks among community members and guests. Community also engages in various rituals and festivities to celebrate the harvest season and to give thanks to their deities for the bountiful crops. The festival involves traditional music, dance, and rituals performed by both men and women dressed in vibrant, traditional attire. |
Tour Plan
| Days | Tour Details | Stay |
|---|---|---|
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1 |
Arrival to Islamabad – Transfer to hotel
|
Islamabad |
|
2 |
Taxila Museum & Archeological sites of Taxila, Takht Bai ancient Buddhist monastery, Stay SWAT valley
|
Swat |
|
3 |
Drive to Chitral through Lowari Top & Tunnel
|
Chitral |
|
4 |
Chitral Museum, Shahi Mosque, Ayun Valley, Exploring local areas
|
Chitral |
|
5 |
Tour to Kalash , Bomboret valley, Birir Valley, Stay in Kalash valley
|
Kalash |
|
6 |
Exploring local traditions, Full day to explore the valley
|
Kalash |
|
7 |
Exploring Kalash valley 3rd day
|
Kalash |
|
8 |
Exploring Kalash valley 4th day
|
Kalash |
|
9 |
Exploring Kalash valley 5th day
|
Kalash |
|
10 |
Exploring Garam Chasma (Hot springs), Overnight in Garam Chasma
|
Chitral |
|
11 |
Drive back to Chitral town, Overnight in Ayun valley
|
Ayun Valley |
|
12 |
Drive back to SWAT valley via Dir – Overnight stay in SWAT valley
|
Swat |
|
13 |
Swat Museum, Batkara Buddhist Stupa, Malam Jabba valley
|
Malam Jabba |
|
14 |
Drive back to Islamabad, Overnight in Islamabad
|
Islamabad |
|
15 |
Flight back HOME
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Islamabad/Flight day |
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