How to Reach?
By Road:
Islamabad to Kalash Valleys: Approx. 14-17 hours (500 km)
Islamabad via M1 >> Rashkai Interchange >> Mardan >> Dargai >> Malakand Pass >> Batkhela >> Chakdara >> Timergara >> Dir >> Lowari Top/Tunnel >> Darosh >> Ayun >> Kalash Valleys.
Chitral to Bumburet: 40km, 2 hours
Bumburet to Rambur: 10 km, 45 minutes
Bumburet to Birir: 30km, 2 hours
Important Villages
Brun:
A village in bumbret valley, is famous for Jastakan and Charsu, dancing halls for festivities. There is also an interesting three hours walk along the irrigation channel.
Batrik:
A historical place in Bumburet which is known as the capital of the Kalash Ruler Rajawai (10th century A.D.) And also a sacred worship place of the Kalash Mahadew.
Karkal:
A village famous for its dancing hall and Madojaw (cemetery).
Ghaz Guru:
A hamlet of Kalash in Birir Valley, is famous for its beauty.
Kalash Grom:
A hamlet in Rumbor, is known for its oldest origin and picturesque view.
Balanguru:
A hamlet in Rumbor Valley, is known for its cultural elements and resource persons of anthropology. It has been home to various researchers.
Acholga:
An Alpine forest in Rumbor Valley, is famous for its hot springs and walking trails.
Guru:
Ahistoric place in Birir Valley which is famous for its ancient and multi-tiered abodes, cultural sites and a dancing hall.
Aspar:
Ascenic village in Birir Valley.
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