Uchal Festival (Summer Festival)
Overview
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.
Included / Exclude
- Hotel stays mentioned with each day of the tour plan
- Transport as per the tour plan
- Sightseeing and visits mentioned in the tour plan
- Personal expenses
- Any item not mentioned in the tour plan
Tour Plan
Arrival to Islamabad – Transfer to hotel
Taxila Museum & Archeological sites of Taxila, Takht Bai ancient Buddhist monastery, Stay SWAT valley
Drive to Chitral through Lowari Top & Tunnel
Chitral Museum, Shahi Mosque, Ayun Valley, Exploring local areas
Tour to Kalash , Bomboret valley, Birir Valley, Stay in Kalash valley
Exploring local traditions, Full day to explore the valley
Exploring Kalash valley 3rd day
Exploring Kalash valley 4th day
Exploring Kalash valley 5th day
Exploring Garam Chasma (Hot springs), Overnight in Garam Chasma
Drive back to Chitral town, Overnight in Ayun valley
Drive back to SWAT valley via Dir – Overnight stay in SWAT valley
Swat Museum, Batkara Buddhist Stupa, Malam Jabba valley
Drive back to Islamabad, Overnight in Islamabad
Flight back HOME
