Kalash Chawmos Festival – Winter Solstice Celebration in Chitral
The Chawmos Festival, also known as Choimus or Chitirmas, is the most significant winter celebration of the Kalash people in the remote valleys of Chitral, Pakistan. Held annually from December 7 to 22, it marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the Kalash New Year, dedicated to the deity Balimain. This immersive tour offers travelers a rare opportunity to witness unique rituals, music, and dances preserved for centuries by one of the world’s most fascinating indigenous communities.
Tour Overview
The Chawmos Festival, also known as Choimus or Chitirmas, is the most significant winter celebration of the Kalash people in the remote valleys of Chitral, Pakistan. Held annually from December 7 to 22, it marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the Kalash New Year, dedicated to the deity Balimain. This immersive tour offers travelers a rare opportunity to witness unique rituals, music, and dances preserved for centuries by one of the world’s most fascinating indigenous communities.
Route Highlights
Islamabad – Swat – Timargarah – Bumburet (Kalash) – Chitral – Islamabad
Why Choose This Tour?
Kalash New Year
Celebrate the most important Kalash festival marking the end of harvest and start of the new year.
Unique Traditions
Participate in fire and juniper purification rituals, ancestral worship, and festive costumes.
Winter Festivities
Enjoy music, dance, and special seasonal foods in the snowy valleys.
Rare Cultural Insight
Experience an ancient UNESCO-recognized festival far from the modern world.