Swat Valley Tour (5 Days)

After being picked up from your place of stay drive to Swat via Motor Way or GT road. The Swat valley is easily reached by road from Islamabad. However it is necessary to pass through the mouth of the Peshawar valley. One has to follow the GT Road or Motor way to Mardan and then head North to Takht –i–Bahi, Dargai, Malakand Pass, Chakdara,Butkhela and Saidu Sharif. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel for check in and a short rest.In the afternoon visit Mingora Bazaar, which is the commercial center worth visiting, for there you will find emeralds for which Swat is famous. Then continue to Murghzar where you will behold the old white palace constructed from white marble and adorned with ornate carvings.Return to your hotel for overnight.

After breakfast at the hotel, set out for Kalam valley, situated 98 kilometers from Saidu Sharif and one of the most popular Pakistani holiday resorts. Enroute pass by the towns of Madyan and Bahrain. 56 kilometers north of Mingorais the charming town of Madyan, lying at an elevation of 1650 meters. The town borders the Swat River, and trout fishing is a favorite pastime. 11 kilometers further up is the town of Bahrain, whose natural beauty and fabulous wood carving makes it a must.Continue the journey north and reach Kalam at an elevation of 2070 meters. Kalamwas the center of an independent state in the 19^th century. It was later taken by Chitral, and then given to Swat after partition.Upon arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight.

After breakfast at the hotel depart for Ushu using local 4 x 4 vehicles. Just north of Kalam the Ushu Riverjoins to form the Swat River. The scenery is alpine and heavily forested. In the Northeast about 8 kilometers away from Kalam is the village of Ushu at an altitude of 2290 m. The road is paved to Ushu village, but thenjeepable to Lake Mohdand, about 25 kilometers from Kalam. Enjoy the breath-taking scenery and the unobstructed views of Swat’s highest peak, 5918m Falaksair.Return to Kalam in the late afternoon and retrace your route back towards Saidu Sharif but enroute stop for the overnight at MalamJabba, the newly restored alpine resort. Overnight at the hotel.

Today will be free to explore MalamJabba. At the head of this photogenic valley is there built resort with a skating rink and a zipline for the adventurous.  A Buddhist stupa and monastery are a 15 minutes’ walk away. At the top of the chair lift, at 3000m, the views of Swat valley and east to Karakorum are excellent. After a full day activity return continue drive to Mingora/ Saidu Sharif for overnight at the hotel.

After a relaxed breakfast check out from the hotel for your return to Islamabad. On the way, a short stop at Swat Museum and the remains of the Butkara Monastery remains will be your last glimpses of Swat. Arrive Islamabad and transfer to the place of your choice.  

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