One
of the most beautiful valleys among Northern areas of Pakistan and a very
interesting place to visit with it's unique culture and customs. Valley is in
the northern Pakistani district of Chitral. The Hindu Kush mountain range
encircles the valleys. The Kalash people, who have a distinctive culture,
language, and religion connected to their natural surroundings including
mountains and rivers, are the locals of the valley. Pakistan has a small ethnic
and religious minority known as the Kalash people. The members of the Kalash
religion, a polytheist faith resembling early variants of Hinduism, sacrifice
animals to their gods. Their faith and culture are intertwined, and they have a
number of distinctive holidays and celebrations. Although they normally do not
inhabit areas or marry local Muslims, the people are not hostile to them
either.
The
Kalash Valley, one of Pakistan's most lonely and stunning valleys in the Hindu
Kush, is located 40 kilometres from Chitral along the Pakistan-Afghanistan
border, at a height of 1,670 metres. With respect to the rest of Pakistan, the
traditions, customs, and culture of the Kalash Valley are in stark contrast. It
is often referred to as "Kafiristan" (Land of Unbelievers) because
the predominant religion in the valley is not Islam but rather an ancient mix
of Hinduism and Animism. The three main villages in the Kalash Valley are
Bumbret, which is the largest and most developed, Rumbur, which is the second
village, and Birir, which is the third and least developed hamlet.
The
Kalash Valley has a mild climate on average. The temperature is 15 degrees
Celsius on average. However, the valley experienced more rain over the winter.
If you want to get to Kalash Valley, you can either take a flight from
Islamabad or Peshawar to Chitral and then drive there, or you can start driving
from Islamabad. The drive from Islamabad to Chitral on the highway takes ten
hours. Once you leave the highway, the roads leading to the valleys are rocky.From
Chitral to Kalash Valley, one might choose to hire a car or a jeep.
In
the Kalash Valleys, a lot may be accomplished. The area provides views of
numerous lofty peaks, notably Rakaposhi. The Kalasha Dur Museum is a location
that provides useful insight into the valley's past. The main reason people
travel to the Kalash valley is for its vibrant culture, which has grown to be a
popular destination for both domestic and foreign tourists. The rich culture of
Kalash Valley, which celebrates a number of festivals throughout the year,
provides visitors a memorable experience.
The
Kalash people regard themselves as descendants of ancient Asian people who
travelled to Chitral and stayed there. The most well-known and pervasive myth
regarding the Kalashi people's ancestry is that they are the offspring of
Alexander the Great's army. Another legend holds that their ancestors came to
Chitral from the land of Tsiyam, the Kalashi people's ancestral homeland, which
they frequently mention in their folk songs. In general, Kalash residents are
hospitable and interesting to outsiders, but it's crucial to remember to get
permission before taking photographs or conducting interviews.
So
this was all about the Valley from my side but there is much more there to
visit and explore in that beautiful place then this which you can go and see
yourself, a wonderful place to be with its amazing and welcoming people.
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