Chitral & Kalash trip cost from Multan
A 7-day trip for two from Multan, driving your own car and staying in standard hotels, comes to about Rs 171,000 – Rs 245,000. Change anything below — days, people, month, how you travel — and the estimate updates.
Multan → Chitral & Kalash · 7 days · 2 people · July
Rs 171,000 – Rs 245,000
Total for the group · Rs 85,500 – Rs 122,500 per person
- Peak season: book rooms ahead, and expect another 30–50% on Eid and long weekends.
| Accommodation1 room × 6 nights, peak-season rates | Rs 46,800 – Rs 78,000 |
| Food2 people × 7 days | Rs 44,100 – Rs 66,200 |
| Fuel≈2,050 km for 1 car | Rs 48,500 – Rs 54,000 |
| Motorway tollsMultan ⇄ Islamabad, 1 vehicle | Rs 4,000 – Rs 5,600 |
| Sightseeing and activities3 activities | Rs 12,000 – Rs 19,000 |
| Buffer (10%)Road closures, an extra night, tips | Rs 15,500 – Rs 22,300 |
Estimates from typical prices, last reviewed September 2026. Prices in the north change with season and fuel — treat this as a planning range, not a quote.
Things to do
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Day by day
- 1
Multan → Islamabad
About 15 hours by road to Chitral and Bumburet, split over 2 days. Start early.
- 2
Islamabad → Chitral and Bumburet
Last leg. Mountain roads are slow — do not plan to drive after dark.
- 3
Chitral town
Chitral Fort, the Shahi Mosque and the bazaar, with Tirich Mir in view on a clear day.
- 4
Bumburet
Into the Kalash valleys — villages, the Kalasha Dur museum, and local walnut bread.
- 5
Rumbur
A quieter Kalash valley with walks along the river.
- 6
Chitral and Bumburet → Islamabad
About 15 hours back, split over 2 days.
- 7
Islamabad → Multan
Final leg home.
With more days you could add: Garam Chashma.
Chitral & Kalash from Multan: cost by travel style
Two people, 7 days, own car, July.
| Style | Total for two | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| BudgetGuesthouses, dhabas, shared rooms | Rs 121,000 – Rs 170,000 | Rs 60,500 – Rs 85,000 |
| StandardDecent hotels, restaurant meals | Rs 171,000 – Rs 245,000 | Rs 85,500 – Rs 122,500 |
| ComfortBest hotels in town, 4x4 vehicles | Rs 263,000 – Rs 387,500 | Rs 131,500 – Rs 193,800 |
About Chitral & Kalash
Chitral is remote, culturally distinct and far less crowded than the Gilgit-Baltistan valleys — and the Kalash valleys are unlike anywhere else in Pakistan.
Getting there from Multan
The M-4 and M-2 get you to Islamabad in about 6 hours; many people break the journey there for a night.
The Swat Motorway to Chakdara, then Dir and the Lowari Tunnel: about 9 hours from Islamabad. From Chitral it is about 1.5 hours by jeep to Bumburet.
Best time to go
May to September. Time it with Chilam Joshi in mid-May or Uchal in August to see a Kalash festival.
Busiest (and priciest): May, June, July, August.
Tips that save money
- Be respectful when photographing Kalash people, especially women — ask first.
- Foreign nationals need to register with the police in Chitral; Pakistanis do not.
Questions people ask
- How much does a Chitral & Kalash trip cost from Multan?
- For 7 days for two people in July, driving your own car and staying in standard hotels, expect about Rs 171,000 – Rs 245,000 in total, or Rs 85,500 – Rs 122,500 per person. A budget trip for two comes to about Rs 121,000 – Rs 170,000, and a comfort trip about Rs 263,000 – Rs 387,500.
- What is the cheapest way to visit Chitral & Kalash from Multan?
- Travelling alone by bus and coaster and staying in guesthouses, a 7-day trip costs roughly Rs 86,000 – Rs 136,500. Groups of four or more usually do better sharing a car, because fuel and jeep hire are split.
- How long does it take to get from Multan to Chitral & Kalash?
- About 15 hours by road each way, which most people split over 2 days. The M-4 and M-2 get you to Islamabad in about 6 hours; many people break the journey there for a night. The Swat Motorway to Chakdara, then Dir and the Lowari Tunnel: about 9 hours from Islamabad. From Chitral it is about 1.5 hours by jeep to Bumburet.
- How many days do you need for Chitral & Kalash?
- Plan on 7 days from Multan: 3 in Chitral & Kalash itself plus the journey. Add a spare day for weather or road closures — the mountains rarely run to schedule.
- When is the best time to visit Chitral & Kalash?
- May to September. Time it with Chilam Joshi in mid-May or Uchal in August to see a Kalash festival.