Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Chitral
Three valleys, one living culture.
May – September 3–4 days Culture & Heritage
The Kalash are an indigenous people of Chitral and the smallest ethnoreligious group in Pakistan. They live in three valleys — Bumburet, Rumbur and Birir — known for colourful dress, wooden houses and seasonal festivals such as Chilam Joshi (spring), Uchau (autumn) and Choimus (winter).
Visit respectfully: ask before photographing people and follow local guidance during festivals.
01Bumburet, Rumbur and Birir valleys
02Chilam Joshi spring festival
03Wooden houses and craft
04Walks between hamlets
PhotographyWaleed0343 (CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
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