Chilam Joshi Festival 2025 Overview
The Kalash people are an indigenous group residing in the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They follow a unique cultural and religious heritage that distinguishes them from the surrounding Muslim-majority communities. The Kalash people are renowned for their festivals, rituals, and distinctive customs.
One of the major festivals celebrated by the Kalash people is “Chilam Joshi,” also known as the Kalash Spring Festival. This festival typically takes place in May and marks the arrival of spring. The Kalash community celebrates with various rituals, dancing, and feasting during this time. The festival is characterized by vibrant and colorful traditional clothing, music, and dances. The Kalash people believe that Chilam Joshi brings about the balance of nature and ensures the fertility of the land.
During the festival, the Kalash people perform rituals to honor their gods and goddesses. They make offerings, sing songs, and engage in traditional dances. The festival provides an opportunity for the community to come together, strengthen social bonds, and pass on cultural traditions to younger generations.
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What’s Included
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- Accommodation for 09 nights on twin sharing basis
- Transportation for the whole trip.
- Well experienced tour guide
- Hotel Meals & pick-up and dropoff
- Site entrance and National park fees.
- Portage at Hotels and Airport.
- Toll Taxes and Parking Fees.
- LOI Letter of Invitation for obtaining the Pakistan Tourist Visit Visa.
What’s Not Included
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- Hotel early check in and late check out.
- Tips of guide, drivers, porters etc.
- Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Hunza Adventure Tours.
- Extra days beyond the specified itinerary.
- Single supplement.
- International flights, Airport and departure taxes and Visa fee and personal travel Insurance.
- Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks. Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry etc.
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, comfortable clothes and hiking or tennis shoes.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- The tour start at 5:30am but the pickup times will be between 4am and 5:30am
- Guide medium language (English – Urdu – Area Local)
- A moderate amount of walking is involved at both attractions.
- Waiver will need to be signed attesting to good health conditions
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Inform in advance about tour starting time
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Chilam Joshi Festival 2025 Prices & Dates
- Chilam Joshi Festival 2025 starting from March – April
- Customize your Chilam Joshi Festival 2025
- Price vary for single or groups
- Discount is applicable on advance and group booking
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