Buni
Under the Shadow of Buni Zom
7 packages1 group tour0 rating
Right under the shadow of Booni Zom, irrigated by its glacial stream, the lush green town of Booni contrasts like an oases against the rustic jagged mountains of Hindukush. At an altitude if 1880m, set on a wide alluvial fan on the east bank of intertwining Mastuj / Kunar river - making small ponds alongside its banks ( a perfect spot to watch migratory birds ); the town of Booni is about a journey of 3 hours from Chitral Town. Jeeps can be hired for excursion to Shandoor or expeditions to Tirich and Broghil Valley. Booni Zom base camp is 3 hours steep hike from Shipishoon a summer settlement above Booni Gol. Qaqlasht meadows accessible by all sort of vehicles is perfect spot to watch sunset.
Packages in Buni
7 flexible packages — your dates, your tier
Where to Stay in Buni
5 hotels & properties
DELUXE
Hotel4.4
Best Western Hotel and Guest House
Booni, Upper Chitral, KP
Rs 12,000 / night
LUXURY
Boutique Hotel4.6
Greenpak Hotel
Booni, Upper Chitral, KP
Rs 25,000 / night
DELUXE
Heritage Inn4.7
Ayun Fort Inn
Ayun, Kalash Valley Road, Chitral, KP
Rs 18,500 / night
LUXURY
Boutique Mountain Lodge4.8
Hindukush Heights Chitral
Chitral, KP
Rs 30,500 / night
DELUXE
Boutique Inn4.6
Pamir Riverside Inn
Chitral, KP
Rs 18,500 / night
Four chapters
Best Time to Visit
spring
Mid-March – Mid-April
Best timeApricot and cherry blossoms across the orchards of Buni and Booni — the valley's most photographed weeks.
summer
Mid-April – Mid-October
Best timeLong light and warm 15–25°C days — full access to Tirich, Turikho, Broghil and the Yarkhun trekking corridor.
autumn
Mid-October – Mid-November
Best timePoplars, apricot and cherry trees turn yellow, orange and merlot red — dry, still air and sharp peak lines.
winter
Mid-November – Mid-March
ShoulderBuni road stays open via Lowari Tunnel — town snow-dressed, warm homestays, upper Broghil and Yarkhun snowbound.