Rumbur
Sacred Kalasha
7 packages1 group tour0 rating
Rumbur is the western most valley of Kalash, about 8km upstream of Rumbur River, its. A journey of about an hour and half from Ayun. In festivals Rumbur is quite happening because, Balanguru (1860m) the most important of all Kalash villages, feature cultural dances in its open, wooden-roofed hall. Sajigor is the sacred Madokjal of Rumbur, perched up on a rock, embellished with carved wooden pillars and goat heads, is where goat sacrifices are made to sacred spirits.
Packages in Rumbur
7 flexible packages — your dates, your tier
Where to Stay in Rumbur
3 hotels & properties
Four chapters
Best Time to Visit
spring
Mid-March – Mid-April
Best timeCherry, apricot and mulberry blossoms across Rumbur, Bumburet and Birir — Chilam Joshi festival in mid-May.
summer
Mid-April – Mid-October
Best timeLong light and warm 15–28°C days — Uchal festival in August, full access across all three Kalash valleys.
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
ShoulderChowmos winter festival in December — valleys snow-blanketed, road passable via Lowari Tunnel, warm homestays.