Festivals of Pakistan - Cultural Holidays | Apricot Tours Pakistan

Shimshal Kuch Festival

Apricot Tours — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:30:01 +0000

Shimshal Kuch Festival () The Shimshal Kuch Festival is an annual cultural celebration conducted in the isolated Shimshal Valley of Upper Hunza, Pakistan. This celebration celebrates the joyful return of shepherds and their animals from the high Pamir and Gujerav pastures, where they spent the summer grazing. The ceremony, which runs from October 15th to […]

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Hunza Winter Festival

Apricot Tours — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:15:59 +0000

Hunza Winter Festival () The Hunza Winter Festival is a thrilling seven-day festival held on the gorgeous Attabad Lake in Hunza Valley. This first event will feature exhilarating winter sports like ice hockey and skating, as well as spectacular cultural performances and traditional games. With its distinct blend of adventure and tradition, the festival provides […]

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Sut Das Darel Festival

Apricot Tours — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:49:03 +0000

Sut Das Darel Festival () Sut Das Darel Festival is an amazing annual event conducted in Gilgit-Baltistan’s gorgeous Darel Valley. This dynamic nine-day festival celebrates the region’s rich history, traditions, and sports, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to participate in local activities such as polo, horse racing, football, and traditional music. The festival with […]

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Taghm (Spring Festival)

Apricot Tours — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:40:52 +0000

Taghm (Spring Festival) () Taghm (Spring Festival) is a spectacular annual celebration conducted in Shimshal Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, to mark the beginning of the agricultural season after a long winter. This traditional celebration, held every April 1st, brings the community together via unique rituals, cultural dances, and local cuisine, highlighting the region’s rich legacy. The Taghm […]

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Jashn-e-Gultari (Singo)

Apricot Tours — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:21:28 +0000

Jashn-e-Gultari () Jashn-e-Gultari is a spectacular cultural event held in the picturesque Gultari Valley of Baltistan, displaying the vivid customs, music, and games of the Shina-speaking people. Set against the breathtaking Himalayan background, this yearly event allows visitors to discover the region’s rich heritage and hospitality. The table below provides details of our fixed departures […]

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Shyok Winter Festival (Khaplu)

Apricot Tours — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 07:58:25 +0000

Shyok Winter Festival () The Shyok Winter Festival in Khaplu, Gilgit-Baltistan, is an amazing festival of winter sports and local culture that takes place every January 7–9. Set against the stunning background of snow-capped mountains, the festival includes exhilarating games such as Tiaku Polo, Ice Hockey, rock climbing, and volleyball, as well as vivid Balti […]

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Mayfung Fire Festival Skardu

Apricot Tours — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:02:25 +0000

Mayfung Fire Festival Skardu () The Mayfung Fire Festival in Skardu is a lively celebration of the winter solstice that includes bonfires, traditional music, dancing, and local sports. This centuries-old Balti celebration, held on December 21st, welcomes winter with warmth, community, and prayers for success, providing guests with an immersive cultural experience set against Skardu’s […]

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Hindukush Snow Festival (Madaglasht Chitral)

Apricot Tours — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:46:49 +0000

Hindukush Snow Festival () The Hindukush Snow Festival in Madaklasht, Chitral, is an annual celebration of winter sports and cultural heritage set against the picturesque backdrop of Shishi Valley. Established in 2020, the event brings together fans from all over the world to enjoy skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and traditional ice hockey, as well as […]

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Ko-Polo Hurchus Valley Winter Sports

Apricot Tours — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:43:15 +0000

Ko-Polo Hurchus Valley Winter Sports () Welcome to the Ko-Polo Hurchus Valley Winter Sports Festival, a spectacular celebration of culture and tradition set against the stunning backdrop of Baltistan. This one-of-a-kind event includes Ko-Polo, a classic on-foot polo game played on snow, in which competitors demonstrate their abilities and passion in a dynamic environment. Join […]

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Shogun Bohor Festival Tour

Apricot Tours — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:34:29 +0000

Shogun Bohor Festival Tour () Join us for the Shogun Bohor Festival Tour, a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the rich culture of the Wakhi community in Gojal Valley, Pakistan. This traditional celebration celebrates the entrance of spring and includes communal activities such as opening water channels and seeding seeds, as well as the creation of […]

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Taleno Thumishalling Festival (Khanabad Hunza)

Apricot Tours — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:16:51 +0000

Taleno Thumishalling Festival () The Taleno Thumishalling Festival is an annual cultural festival held on December 21 in Khanabad, Hunza. It revolves around the symbolic burning of an effigy of “Shri Badat,” an old cannibal king of Gilgit, to fend off the evil spirit. The event includes traditional music, dance, and storytelling, bringing the community […]

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Vesaki Day Festival Taxila Tour

Apricot Tours — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:13:41 +0000

Vesaki Day Festival Taxila Tour () The Vesaki Day Festival Taxila Tour offers a unique cultural and spiritual experience, celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Lord Buddha. Set in the historic town of Taxila, participants will visit the Taxila Museum and Dharmarajika Stupa, and partake in festival rituals, meditation, and cultural performances. The tour […]

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