The Chilem Joshi Festival in Kailash Chitral is a vibrant celebration of spring and cultural heritage, held by the Kalash people. This enchanting experience offers a rare glimpse into the lives and traditions of one of Pakistan’s most intriguing indigenous groups, making it a truly memorable journey. It typically occurs in May, marking the end...
Imamat Day is celebrated by Nizari Ismaili Shiʿi Muslims to mark the anniversary of the day that their present (Hazar) Imam. Aga Khan IV succeeded his predecessor to become the Imam of the Time. The Aga Khan IV is the 49th Imam of the Ismailis, having succeeded his grandfather, the Aga Khan III on July 11, 1957. His Imamat Day is therefore observed annually on July 11. The recognition of the Imam of the Time is central to Ismailis' faith and belief. Imamat Day provides occasion to reinforce this and to express gratitude to the Imam who, in keeping with the centuries-old tradition of leadership, provides guidance in matters of faith, and works to improve the quality and security of their lives. It is a day to reaffirm their spiritual allegiance to the Imam and renew their commitment to the ethics of their faith.
Chineer is an annual crop harvesting festival celebrated in valleys of Hunza and Gojal valley Pakistan. It takes place on the 21st of June—the longest day of the year.
The Tagham Katak festival was historically celebrated to mark the start of spring season in the area. In Wakhi language Tagham Katak means wheat seed sowing. According to the local people this festival was celebrated in Hunza when the weather in the valley became warmer suiting the wheat cultivation.
Apricot blossom or spring season is one of the best and interesting periods to visit the mountain valley of Karakorum, "HUNZA". During the spring season, the fruit trees erupt in white blossom and down the valley looks like white carpet. The blossom starts first by the almond trees then apricot trees, cherries, apples, peaches, and pears, give wonderful contrast of blossom among the high snow-capped mountains. Normally blossom starts from the end of March to end of April in the valley and best to start the trip in the first week of April.
Independence Day, observed annually on 14 August, is a national holiday in Pakistan. It commemorates the day when Pakistan achieved independence and was declared a sovereign state following the end of the British Raj in 1947
Shandur Polo Festival is one of the biggest festivals in Pakistan. Every year, Shandur invites visitors to experience a traditional polo tournament between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit from 7 to 9 July the festival also includes folk music, folk dance, traditional sports and a camping village is set up on the pass
Azad Kashmir is known as paradise on earth with its beautiful valleys, rivers and mountains. the best thing about Kashmir is that it’s still heavily forested but unfortunately, it’s the least known area of northern Pakistan. Azad Jammu and Kashmir is a region administered by Pakistan as a nominally self-governing entity and constitutes the western portion of the larger Kashmir region, which has been the subject of a dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947. Geographically, the administrative territory of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (which excludes Gilgit-Baltistan) covers a total area of 13,297 km2 (5,134 sq mi) and has a total population of 4,045,366 as per the 2017 national census.
