Shogun Bohor Festival Tour

Below is the day-by-day itinerary of our Shogun Bohor Festival Tour. The trip plan provides detailed information about the experience that awaits you. The itinerary depicts the importance, history, century-old rituals, traditions, and customs of the Wakhi community of Hunza.

Begin the Hunza festival tour from Gilgit Airport. Take in the gorgeous views as you drive past Danyor, Nomal, and Nagar Valley. Arrive in Gojal Valley and explore Gulmit village. As the evening approaches, retreat to your hotel and relax for the day.

Take part in the Shogun Bohor Festival celebrated each year in Gumit Gojal, Hunza. Experience a festive atmosphere as the entire village gathers at a field near the polo ground in Gulmit. Witness the Shogun tribe of Gulmit performing the rituals. It is widely believed that three brothers, Bori, Chorshumbi, and Mamut, were the first settlers of Gulmit. Each year, Bori was blessed with a successful harvest. Since then, the ceremonial initiation of irrigation in Gulmit has been performed by the Bori tribe, with the belief that it will bring a prosperous harvest.

Watch the ritual Tumang, a ceremonial ox-ploughing of the field. See the elders in traditional white attire, a distinctive round hat paired with a white overcoat woven in sheep wool. At the end of the ceremony, join the community as they sit together to enjoy the local delicacy called Semn, which is specially prepared for the festival. At the end of the Shogun Bohor Festival, bid farewell to the community and relax at your hotel.

Join the Shogun Bohor Festival at Ghulkin village. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere where the local community comes together. Take part in the rituals and learn about the importance of Shogun Bohor festivals in keeping the villagers united. Each day after the festival, return to your local guesthouse for the overnight stay.

After two full days at the festival, begin your return journey to Islamabad. From Gilgit, board a scenic flight and enjoy flying above the towering northern mountains. End your Shogun Bohor Festival Tour with memories that last for years.