Trip to Kalash Festival 2019 
Trip to Kalash Festival 2019

Chillam Joshi Festival-Kalash spring festival (Mon 13 May – Thu 16 May)

Day 1 (12th May): Meet & Greet in Islamabad
Early Morning depart for Ayun
Full day travel with short stops for refreshment 
Enroute short stops: Malakand, Chakdara, Lower Dir, Upper Dir, Lawari Tunnel
Late evening Arrival & Check in Ayun Fort Inn for overnight stay.

Day 2 (13th May): Breakfast & depart for Birir (4wd) 
There are no main functions on 13th May but just 2 hours opening ceremony from 12:00 PM TO 2:00 PM at Rumbur. Participation in opening ceremony (2.5 hours’ 4wd drive) (client discretion).
Arrival Birir and visit main villages-Guru, Grambat Gol, Bishal. Enjoy pagan culture of kalash, photographic views, amazing homes-one above the other, cooked wine and their traditional way of life and feel yourself into a time machine for many centuries ago (Full day excursion).
Drive back to Ayun.
Overnight stay at Ayun Fort Inn.

Day 3 (14th May): Breakfast & early morning depart for Bumburet (2 hours’ 4wd) to avoid inconvenience because of rush and crowd for festival.
Drive toward Karakal Village, arrival, meeting & greeting with local people, involve in their religious trends, rituals and activities for Chillam Joshi and depart with them to Batrik where main function will take place. Participation in festival and enjoy the day.
Evening drive to Ayun 
Overnight stay at Ayun Fort Inn.