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The Kalash valleys of Bumburet, Rumbur and Birir are home to the Kalash people, with their own language, faith, dress and festivals. Villages of wooden houses stand on the valley sides above the streams, and guest houses are run by local families. Visitors are guests in a living community: ask before you photograph anyone.
Highlights
- Bumburet
- Rumbur
- Birir
- Kalash festivals
Season
May to October; the spring festival is held in May, ask locally for the dates.
Plan your visit
- Best months
- May to October
- Getting there
- By road from Chitral town to Ayun, then up the side valleys to Bumburet, Rumbur or Birir. The roads are narrow; local drivers know them best.
- Permits and access
- The Chitral rules apply here too: foreign visitors may need to register, and some areas may need a no-objection certificate (NOC). Check with the official authority and your tour operator, and ask before photographing people.
Rules change: check the official source before you travel.
Last reviewed 26 October 2026
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