In these 6 days of adventure, ideally meant for 15 persons, you’ll get to discover Swat & Kalam valley in KPK.
A peek into all that you’ll see:
- Delve deep into the realm of the ancient Gandara civilization.
- Ride to Mahodand Lake and go for an excursion at Malam Jabba hill resort.
- Lastly, relish some scrumptious trout fish.
Get everything that you get in the 7-Day Summer Tour Package, but only on a budget as you’ll be provided basic accommodation.
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Top 10 Places in Swat Valley:
Kalam Valley
The valley, full of waterfalls & streams, is located 99 km away from Swat Valley. It is circled by the waters of the Swat river & densely green mountains.
A striking feature of this place that offers panoramic views is that the weather here is always pleasant for six months (April to September), while the rest of the year has bone-chilling temperatures.
Madyan
This is a hill station that is famously known as Upper Swat. Located 54 km from the Capital of Swat, that is Saidu Sharif, did you know that this place’s old name was Chorai? This was on account of the musical splashing sound of waters that flow in this area.
Kumrat Valley
Stories of towering peaks, lush pines, roaring rivers, and foamy waterfalls here can’t keep tourists away from here for long. Lying in Upper Dir, it is approximately 1 km in width and over 30 km long.
The most frequently visited places here are Jahaz Banda, Do Kala Chashma Lake, Katora Lake, Jandrai, Kalkot Banda, & Badagoi Pass. This is also a great site to camp along with your friends.
Marghuzar
A tiny yet significant village of Swat, this place is well known for its White Marble Palace, which was occupied by the members of the Royal family. It was built by Wali-e-Swat Jahanzeb in the early 1940s.
While, in the earlier times, this place served as a summer resort, today it serves as a hotel to the tourists.
For the best experience, visit (or rather stay) at the palace during the night.
Bahrain
As the term suggests, this place is a hill station that lies at the meeting point of two rivers. The waters of these rivers gurgle as they cascade over the rocky riverbed.
It is a basecamp for the trek that leads to Saidgai & Daral lakes.
The place is full of hotels for the tourists to stay & revel in the cool breeze of Swat & Daral rivers.
Mahodand Lake
Nestled amid the snow-clad hills of the Upper Kalam valley, this emerald green lake captures the hearts of all those who visit here. No wonder it is being swarmed by tourists and nature enthusiasts. Its waters are freezing & ripe with trout fish.
The great vista of the 2-km long Mahodand Lake surrounds the valley. But that’s not all. The lush scenery, scores of gushing waterfalls, sprawling meadows, snow-bound mountains in the distance, & clumps of cedar & pine trees are just a few among the many other reasons why you need to plan a trip to this place.
Saidu Sharif
This is the administrative centre of Swat Valley & is named after the popular leader of the region, Saidu Sharif. You will find practically all amenities here.
If the archaeological bug has bitten you, you will love to visit the Tomb of Saidu Sharif, the Royal Palace, & the Swat Museum (where you’ll find various antiques of the Gandhara art & Buddhist Stupas).
Malam Jabba
This one stands out in terms of the type of destination in Pakistan as it is a ski resort. Located 51 km from the Saidu Sharif Airport & 314 km from Islamabad, the path leading to this resort meanders.
Another beautiful thing about this place is that it is surrounded by a dense forest. Malam Jabba is truly class apart as it has its own set of facilities for adventure tourism & winter sporting.
Don’t believe us? Ask the skiers who came here for the International Alpine Ski Cup & declared this place as a Skier’s paradise.
Kundol Lake
There is an interesting story centered on this lake: it is said that on every night, you can see a golden bowl glistening at its centre. However, once you approach it, you cannot touch it as it has magical powers.
The springs & melting glaciers of the Mount Hindu Kush feed this water body.
Evergreen peaks, full of thick vegetation, surround the lake. The banks of these waters are dotted with tents installed by campers & trekkers who visit here during the summers.
Fizaghat
Fizaghat is the perfect spot where you can see the gushing waters of the Swat River as part of the panorama of the whole valley.
It is the first tourist spot in Swat Valley. The ghat is famous for its amazing breezy weather & abundant greenery. There is a Fizaghat Park here where you can sit with your loved ones & have delicious local sweets. Fizaghat Park is located in Mingora, which is a town.
Other places to visit here are Saidu Sharif museum, Budhkarha monastery, Marghazar White Palace, Mingora city, & Odigram village’s archaeological sites.