Embark on a cultural tour of the Kalasha Valleys, tracing the Marco Polo Adventure Route in the stunning Hindu Kush mountains. Discover unique traditions, history, and breathtaking sights in Pakistan.
Embark on a cultural tour of the Kalasha Valleys, tracing the Marco Polo Adventure Route in the stunning Hindu Kush mountains. Discover unique traditions, history, and breathtaking sights in Pakistan.
Pickup from Islamabad International Airport
Islamabad - Guests will be picked up from the airport or any specified location and transferred to the designated hotel in Islamabad.
Islamabad to Chitral
Chitral to Kalash Valley
Kalasha Valleys - After breakfast at the guest house, guests will explore the city of Chitral, visiting Chitral…
Pickup from Islamabad International Airport
Islamabad - Guests will be picked up from the airport or any specified location and transferred to the designated hotel in Islamabad.
Islamabad to Chitral
Chitral to Kalash Valley
Kalasha Valleys - After breakfast at the guest house, guests will explore the city of Chitral, visiting Chitral Fort, Shahi Mosque, and the Polo Ground in central Chitral. Following lunch, the journey continues to the Kalasha Valleys. Overnight accommodation will be in Bomborate or Rumbor – Kalash.
Visit Kalash Valley
Kalasha Valleys - Wake up in a valley where the culture, customs, and traditions are distinct from the rest of the world. The Kalasha people head to their fields, primarily wheat, after sunrise, leaving homes locked or empty during the day. A local guide will lead visits to traditional homes, allowing for photos with locals and their homes. Guests will also visit the historical graveyards of the Kalasha community, which have fascinating histories. After lunch, the journey continues to Rumbor, taking about an hour from Bomborate. In Rumbor, guests will experience local life, visit homes, take photos with the Kalashas, and explore their temples and celebration hall. Overnight stay at Kalash Home Guest House in Rumbor.
Rest Day at Kalash
Kalasha Valleys - A day of rest. After breakfast, guests can explore with a local guide, including hiking to the village on the hills. Overnight stay at Kalash Home Guest House.
Kalash Valley to Chitral
Explore Chitral
Chitral to Swat Valley
Swat - After breakfast, the journey back to Swat begins via Lowari Top or Tunnels, with sightseeing and photo opportunities at Lowari Tunnel. Overnight stay in Kumrat.
Explore Kumrat Valley
Kumrat Valley to Islamabad
Islamabad - After breakfast, guests will drive back to Islamabad, arriving by lunchtime. The afternoon includes exploring Islamabad City, shopping, and dinner. After dinner, guests will be dropped off at the airport.
End of Services
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All Fees and Taxes
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All Fees and Taxes
If you’re a traveler seeking an out-of-the-ordinary journey that ventures beyond customary historical and cultural exploration, then this trip might be for you. The itinerary includes cultural, historical, and traditional experiences, complemented with a scenic tour along the Marco Polo Adventure Route in the towering Hindu Kush - one of the highest…
If you’re a traveler seeking an out-of-the-ordinary journey that ventures beyond customary historical and cultural exploration, then this trip might be for you. The itinerary includes cultural, historical, and traditional experiences, complemented with a scenic tour along the Marco Polo Adventure Route in the towering Hindu Kush - one of the highest mountain ranges globally. This trip is designed for those who prefer to see Pakistan through their own lens, disregarding unsettling media representations and wanting to capture and share a vastly different perspective to the world.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
