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Bumburet, Kalash Valleys, Chitral · Every December
Chawmos, the Kalash winter solstice festival
Two weeks of torch processions, purification rites and dancing in the snow for the longest night of the year.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Chitral, Peshawar or Islamabad for December 7 to 22, 2026, round trips of 5 to 9 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Guesthouses have wood stoves and little else; pack a serious sleeping bag and boots for snow.
- Some rites are forbidden to outsiders; go with a Kalash host who will say when to step back.
- Chitral flights are rare in winter; most people drive from Islamabad or Peshawar through the Lowari tunnel, a long day, then two hours to Bumburet.
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