SWAT VALLEY

Pakistan is a beautiful country with amazing mountainous regions and valleys. Swat is one of the lovely and charismatic place of Pakistan. It is known as Switzerland of Pakistan. The river Swat is a translucent water river opening from the Ushu rage of mountain to the stretch of the valley of Swat. Swat is considered paradise on earth.Swat is situated north of Peshawar. In ancient times it remained center of then flourishing Buddhist civilization, still having its marks found at various places. Its old name was Udyana that means the land of gardens. The archaeological sites and monasteries dating back to Buddhist era add to its historical charm. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Swat Valley is full of screaming rivers, lush green forests and snow-covered peaks adding to its natural attraction. 

                                                Karkar Swat

The famous places of Swat is Marghuzar ( sufaid Mahal), Malamjabba, Bhuddist Stupas, Kalam, Madiyan, Cheel, Bahrain, Galciers, Karkar, Asmani Morh, Panjigram  Dadahara Park etc.

                                                       Ghalege Swat

This Buddhist stupa, just three km from Barikot, unfolds its attractive glimpses on the right side of the road. It was approximately built between the third and the fourth centuries AD, perhaps being the only relic with its original dome still intact. On the right side of the road, nearly one and half kilometer from the stupa, large figures of Buddha carved on a rock revive memories of that once glorious period of Buddhism in this region.

About 13 km from Saidu Sharif, is sited the serene small town of Marghzar at the foot of Mount llam. Its White Marble Palace, built by ruler of Swat Bacha Khan  in the early 1940s, adds to the grandeur of this peaceful town. The palace has now been converted into a top class hotel with excellent lodging and boarding facilities. While journeying towards Swat, you can see a road turning towards Islampur, a small village famous for its medicinal plants. Wildlife is found in its forest. 

A trip to Swat is incomplete without seeing Malam- Jaba, about 44 km from Mingora, a modern hill resort with surrounding mountains raising its natural attraction and beautiful landscape. Both outdoor and indoor recreation facilities are available. It is a newly developed resort having a four star hotel and chairlift. During peak summer, it is flocked by visitors taking respite from mid summer scorching heat in plains. A hotel complex with a mini golf course and a ski run provide good entertainment. Malam-Jaba offers beautiful landscape of mountain peaks full of snow, green valleys and sprawling forests refreshing minds in a cool and more serene atmosphere generously gifted by nature.


Madyan Situated on the banks of surging Swat river, at a distance of 57 km from Saidu Sharif. Its riverside location and cool climate make it an attractive spot with rows of shops, hotels and restaurants queued along the road. A trout hatchery adds to its fascination. Local handicrafts, embroidery and antiques are displayed at roadside shops.

                                            Me At Madyan

Kalam is like an earthly paradise in Swat Valley. Located at a distance of 40 km from Bahrain, Kalam is the main town of this region presenting one of the most panoramic natural beauty. The people known as Kohistanis are its original inhabitants proud of their own language and still unchanged traditions. A fascinating view Falaksair Peak with its melting snow even during summers from Matiltan  is ecstatic. The journey is incomplete without seeing and going to Mahodand, a famous lake, about 23 km beyond Matiltan. Rivers and lakes at Kalam offer good trout fishing after getting permits obtainable from the Fisheries Department. 

            
                                                               Kalam