6 DAYS · BEST APRIL – OCTOBER
Chitral & Kalash tour
Hindu Kush valleys and Kalash culture. A private trip from Lahore or Islamabad, planned end to end.
- LENGTH
- 5–8 days
- We suggest 6
- BEST TIME
- April – October
- Roads open, mild days
- FROM LAHORE
- 734 km
- about 14 h of driving
- FROM ISLAMABAD
- 401 km
- about 10.5 h of driving
Day-by-day plan
From Lahore. Starting in Islamabad saves part of day 1. Every day can be changed.
- 1
Lahore to Dir
Swat Motorway and Chakdara to Upper Dir.
Night in Dir
- 2
Dir to Chitral
Through the Lowari Tunnel into the Chitral valley.
Night in Chitral
- 3
Kalash valleys
Bumburet village life, wooden houses and Kalash culture.
Night in Bumburet
- 4
Garam Chashma
Hot springs in the Lutkoh valley and views of Tirich Mir.
Night in Chitral · optional day
- 5
Chitral to Dir
Back through the Lowari Tunnel.
Night in Dir
- 6
Dir to Lahore
Drive home.
Home by night
Places on this trip
Chitral & Kalash trip questions
When is the best time to visit Chitral & Kalash?
April – October. Billman will suggest the best dates for your group.
How many days do I need for the Chitral & Kalash trip?
Our plan is 6 days. It can be done in 5 days, or stretched up to 8 days with free days for a slower pace.
How far is Chitral & Kalash from Lahore and Islamabad?
About 734 km from Lahore (around 14 hours of driving) and 401 km from Islamabad (around 10.5 hours). We split the drive over 2 days, with the first night in Dir.
Who is the Chitral & Kalash trip good for?
It works well for adventure & treks, friends & groups, family trips. Every Billman trip is private and planned around your group, so we adjust the pace, hotels and stops.
What is included?
Hotels with breakfast, your own vehicle with an experienced driver for the whole trip, and the day-by-day planning. Dinners, a tour guide and honeymoon setups can be added.
How do I book and how much does it cost?
Open the trip calculator for an instant price range for your dates, group and hotel level, then send the plan to Billman on WhatsApp. We confirm the exact price and availability.