Kalasha Valleys
| Kalash | |
|---|---|
| Valleys | |
  Kalash Kalash Valley | |
| Coordinates: 35°42′2″N 71°41′29″E / 35.70056°N 71.69139°ECoordinates: 35°42′2″N 71°41′29″E / 35.70056°N 71.69139°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| State | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Chitral District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 456.58 km2 (176.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,128 m (3,701 ft) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| • Density | 20/km2 (51/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official language | kalash |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
The Kalasha Valleys (Kalasha-mondr: Kaĺaśa Desh) are valleys in Chitral District in northern Pakistan. They are inhabited by the Kalash people, who have customs and language which are quite different from their neighbours, and historically have had a different religion. There are three main valleys.[1][2][3] The largest and most populous valley is Mumuret (Bumburet), 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.
References
- ↑ "The Kalasha Valleys". Kalasha Heritage Conservation. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ↑ http://www.tourism.gov.pk/kalash_valley_nothern_areas.htm
- ↑ http://www.press.umich.edu/pdf/0472097830-02.pdf