Swat-The Mini Switzerland

Swat is the one of the beautiful district of KPK, Pakistan. Swat is also famous by the name “Mini Switzerland” or “The Switzerland of Pakistan”. Swat valley is known for its beautiful landscapes, valleys, lakes, forests and mountains covered by snow caps. There are many tourist destinations in swat which attract tourists all over the world. The following are famous places of swat:

 Malam Jabba

Malam Jabba is 314 km from Islamabad. The development of swat motorway further reduced the travelling time to reach swat. Malam Jabba is famous for ski tournaments.  Six to eight feet of snow falls in Malam Jabba. In winter different winter sports tournaments including ski takes place there. Before Covid 19, different ski divers from all over the world participated in ski tournaments. The government also improved the infrastructure and development different resorts for tourist. The local authorities are also directed to provide every facility to tourists and to guide them to promote positive image of Pakistan.  1.5Km long chair lift attract families especially children. There is also one of the Pakistan highest zip line which is 9200 feet above sea level and its length is about 2000 feet.

You can visit Malam Jabba at any season. Every season has its own beauty there. Most tourists visit this place during winter season between December and February. Because in winter this become people crowed in winter due to Ski Championship in which many foreign players participate.  

Malam Jabba chair lift

       

kalam

Kalam could be a spectacular natural depression is found within the higher Swat at a distance of 96km (59 miles) from Mingora and 326 kilometer (202 miles) from capital of Pakistan in Pakistan. The Kalam valley city and hill station are settled at an elevation of regarding 2,000m (6,600 ft.), nonetheless its alternative traveler attractions shake up to about 6,096m (20,000 ft.) in high.

Kalam is famous for lakes, waterfalls, meadows, lush green forests and different cultural festivals. Mahodand Lake is famous tourist spot of Kalam. In local Pashto language it is known as “LAKE OF FISHES”. Every year thousands of tourists visit this place for camping, fishing and enjoy both in winter and summer. Another famous lake which many people don’t know is Izmis Lake. There is no road access to this lake so only accessible by hiking and trekking. The trekking is about 3 hour depending upon the weather conditions. Proper hiking and trekking gear are advised for it. The Lake is of enticing emerald color, encircled by lush inexperienced mountains. Many tourists visit the lake for camping to enjoy the peaceful environment and feel the beauty of nature. If you are camping lover then this place is best for camping with proper camping gears and other necessary things. There are many forests in Kalam which are natural habitat for different wild lives. These are “The national forest of Kalam, The great forest, and Kalam forest playground”.  The Kalam Bazar is one of the commercial and market center of the valley. The handicrafts, shawls, handmade ornaments in the bazar attract different tourists. In this bazar there are many small hotels which serve the tourist and visitors with their cultural and local dishes. The uniqueness of this bazar is that it is located on the bankside of the river. It is also known as DownTown.   

Mohodand Lake

   Bahrain

Bahrain could be a lovely city and it's located in Swat. Bahrain is known for native handicrafts. The weather of Bahrain is incredibly gentle and warm. January is that the best month to go to Bahrain Valley. It’s the joining-point of Daral and Swat River. Through a car, you'll be able to reach to Bahrain from capital of Pakistan in 6 hours. The travel distance of Bahrain from Islamabad is 307 km. Bahrain is famous for handicrafts like shawls, woolen hats, and jewelry.              

                                                                       

Bahrain

 

 Kumrat Valley

                  

 Kumrat valley is one in all the scenic valleys of KPK. Mountains, forests, inexperienced meadows are the important attractions of this valley. Kumrat natural depression weather is extremely cold. Several waterfalls are located close to Kumrat natural depression.  Throughout summer season thousands of tourists visit Kumrat valley and luxuriate in the exciting beauty and greenery. Through a car, you'll reach to Kumrat natural depression from national capital in ten hours. The space of Kumrat Valley from Islamabad is four hundred km.