After breakfast departure for Swat, 230 km, 4-5 hours, en-route visit well-preserved monastery of Takhat-e-Bai. Driving along the picturesque Malakand Pass you will first visit the magnificent ancient Buddhist monastery Takht-i-Bahi dating back to 1st to 7th Century AD. Takht-e-Bhai consists of numerous chapels and stupas sticking to the high, rocky spurs. Next, continue to the enchanting Swat Valley visiting the famous Churchill’s Picket en route. The valley of Swat, famous for its scenic beauty, snow-capped peaks, countless waterfalls and glaciers, water springs and pastures, streams and rivulets, thick woods, glades and glens, natural parks, lakes and dark forests.

Drive to Chitral 254 km, 7-8 hours, afternoon visit Chitral town. Chitral town is surprisingly large; it is population having swelled by Afghan refugees from across the border. Visit Chitral fort and 100 years old Shahi mosque surrounded by clusters of enormous chinars trees. The impressive fort is the ancestral home of the mehtars of Chitral (The ex-ruling family).

Drive to Kalash valleys, enjoy the Choimus festival in Bumburet, Birir and Rumbur.
Choimus is a new year celebration with a colorful swirl of traditional dances, foods, and prayer chants to the Balomain spirit by the Kalasha tribe. Spread over days, this festival is an attraction for not only locals but also for tourists and travelers. As you get to dance around large bonfires on drum beats, there is plenty of locally brewed mulberry wine to cherish with. Women of the tribe hold special place in the festival due to their traditional black robes embroidered with colourful threads and huge headwear made of shells and beads.

Drive to Chitral after refreshment continue drive to Swat. arrive and transfer to hotel

Drive Peshawar 160 km, arrive Peshawar transfer to hotel. After refreshment city tour of Peshawar, which included Dewar Fort, Kissa Khani bazaar, Peshawar Museum.

Drive to Islamabad 172 km, en route visit Taxila museum and historical sites.

Transfer to Islamabad airport for return flight