Saifullah Jan Guest House

STAY 

At Saifullah Jan Guest House you stay in simple wooden rooms rather than a formal hotel. Expect basic furniture, clean bedding and a homely, lived-in feel. Some rooms look over the river and terraced fields, with the sound of water in the background. Facilities are modest, with shared or simple private bathrooms, limited electricity and cool nights, so warm layers are important. You are here for closeness to village life, not for modern comforts or polish.

CHILDCARE 

This guest house is best suited to adaptable families with older children who enjoy culture and nature. There is no formal childcare, play area or fencing, and village paths, animals and steep ground all need close supervision. However, curious youngsters often find the wooden houses, costumes and everyday rhythms of Rumbur fascinating. Hosts are usually kind about simpler food, flexible meal times and extra blankets, which helps parents keep children comfortable in this remote valley.

DINE 

Meals are home-cooked in a simple kitchen, often using local ingredients. Expect basic but hearty dishes: lentils, vegetables, rice, chapatis and simple chicken or egg options, with plenty of tea. Food is served in a shared family space or on a veranda, depending on weather. You will not find a long menu, but you do get straightforward, filling meals and the sense of eating within a Kalash household rather than in a separate hotel dining room.

RELAX 

When you are not walking or visiting neighbouring hamlets, this is a place to sit and watch valley life unfold. Guests often spend time on wooden balconies or verandas, listening to the river, watching children play and seeing farmers move between fields. There is little or no Wi-Fi, so books, conversation and early nights replace screens. The combination of fresh air, village sounds and starry skies feels very different from city-based stays in Pakistan.

EXPERIENCE 

Staying at Saifullah Jan Guest House gives you a closer view of Kalash culture than a day visit can offer. From here you can walk to nearby shrines, fields and gathering places, see daily routines and, at festival times, hear music and dancing into the evening. Your hosts’ stories and introductions help you understand village customs with respect. For many travellers, the time spent here becomes one of the most memorable parts of a wider Chitral itinerary.