(Kalasha-mondr: Kaĺaśa Desh; Urdu: وادی کالاش)
are valleys in Chitral District in northern Pakistan. The valleys are surrounded by the Hindu Kush mountain range. The inhabitants of the valley are the Kalash people, who have a unique culture, language and follow a form of ancient Hinduism.As such, the Kalasha Valleys are a source of attraction for Pakistani
as well as International tourists.There are three main valleys. The largest and most populous valley is Bumburet (Mumuret), reached by a road from Ayun in the Kunar Valley. Rumbur and Acholgah are side valleys north of Bumburet. The third valley, Biriu (Birir), is s side valley of the Kunar Valley south of Bumburet.
Kalash people are the smallest religious as well as the ethnic minority
of Pakistan. Their customs and traditions are contradictory to the Islamic and 
Pakistani culture. The Kalash religion is polytheist
faith and the people offer sacrifices for their gods. Their culture is
interlinked with their religion and based upon several festivals and
celebrations. The people generally do not intermarry or cohabit regions
with local Muslims
but neither are they hostile towards them. The people are under legal
and constitutional protection of the State of Pakistan as a scheduled
tribe.Resting in the Chitral District, this heaven is home to the Kalasha tribe. They construct their homes with logs on the hill sides. The valley is not only famous for its beauty but also the colorful lifestyle, cult ure and festivals.
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