The Kalash Valleys (وادی کیلاش) are valleys in Chitral district of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , Pakistan. The valleys are surrounded by the HinduKush mountain range. The inhabitants of the valley are the Kalash people (Kalasha) , who have a unique culture, language and religious beliefs. As such, the Kalasha Valleys (Kafiristan) are a source of attraction for Pakistani as well as International tourists.
People of Kalash (Kafiristan) celebrate their festivals three times a year.
Chilam Joshi Festival (Kalash spring festival)
Uchal Festival (Kalash summer festival)
Choimus Festival (Kalash winter festival)
There are three main valleys of kalash . The largest and most populous valley is Bumburet (Mumuret), reached by a road from Ayun in the Kunar Valley.
Rumbur is a side valleys north of Bumburet.
The third valley, Biriu (Birir), is a side valley of the Kunar Valley south of Bumburet.
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