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Swat Valley (Switzerland of Pakistan)

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Duration

6 days 5 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

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Overview

Swat, “the paradise on earth” is in the north-west of Pakistan. District swat is an administrative unit which lies in the jurisdiction of Malakand division, north-west frontier province (N.W.F.P). Swat valley, the land of waterfalls, lakes, lush green hills and other gifts bestowed upon it by nature, is only 270 km drive from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. Swat, an attractive spot for the outsiders to be visited as many times as possible due to its natural beauty and unique culture. Swat, the princely state of the past, supports about 1330001 individuals having an area of about 8786 square km, a historic site of the world which has seen many rulers, cultures, civilizations and religions to be it’s parts once in the history. The beautiful sites of the valley are, kalam, Madyan, Bahrain, Malam Jabba, Miandam and Saidu Sharif, while Saidu Sharif as its capital.

 

Itinerary

Day 1 - Islamabad to Swat

Arrival to Islamabad
Departure from Islamabad to Swat in the afternoon.
Arrival in Mingora at 6 pm
Refreshment/dinner
Night stay at Fizat Gat Park.
Day 2
Wakeup call at 9 am. Breakfast at 9 30am
Drive towards White Palace, Marghozar
The White Palace of Marghazar was built in 1940 by the first king of Swat, Miangul Abdul Wadud (Badshah Sahib) in the small town of Marghazar situated at about 13 kilometres away from Saidu Sharif. The name “White Palace” was given to the palace as it was built of white marble. The palace now serves as a hotel. The White Palace at Marghazar was the summer residence of the Wali of Swat, Miangul Jehanzeb. Located at 7,000 feet above sea level on Marghazar Hill, it was later converted into a tourist resort.

Day 2 - Drive to Marghozar

Wakeup call at 9 am. Breakfast at 9 30am
Drive towards White Palace, Marghozar
The White Palace of Marghazar was built in 1940 by the first king of Swat, Miangul Abdul Wadud (Badshah Sahib) in the small town of Marghazar situated at about 13 kilometres away from Saidu Sharif. The name “White Palace” was given to the palace as it was built of white marble. The palace now serves as a hotel. The White Palace at Marghazar was the summer residence of the Wali of Swat, Miangul Jehanzeb. Located at 7,000 feet above sea level on Marghazar Hill, it was later converted into a tourist resort.
Stay for 2-Hours in Marghazar. Return to Mingora
Lunch at 2 pm
Travel towards Malam Jabba
Malam Jabba (also Malam Jabba) is a hill station in the Hindu Kush mountain range nearly 40 km from Saidu Sharif in Swat Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is 314 km from Islamabad and 51 km from Saidu Sharif Airport.
Malam Jabba is home to one of the very few ski resorts in Pakistan. The area also contains two Buddhist stupas and six monasteries that are scattered around the resort. The presence of the monuments at such a height indicates that the area has been inhabited for over 2000 years.
Night stay in Malam Jabba

Day 3 - Drive to Bahrain

Wakeup call at 7 15 am. Breakfast at 7 45 am
Drive towards Bahrain & Kalam
We will drive along the river with surrounding green hills. We will reach Bahrain at 2 pm. Bahrain is 10 kilometres north of Madyan and only slightly higher, at about 1,400 meters (4,500 feet). It is another popular riverside tourist resort, with bazaars worth exploring for their handicrafts. Some of the houses have carved wooden doors, pillars and balconies. These show a remarkable variety of decorative motifs, including floral scrolls and bands of ornamental diaper patterns almost identical to those seen on Buddhist shrines and quite different from the usual Muslim designs.
Lunch at Bahrain
Continue to drive towards Kalam.
Kalam is a tourist destination located at a distance of 99 km from Mingora and 32kms from Bahrain in the northern upper reaches of Swat valley along the bank of Swat River. Kalam is surrounded by lush green hills, thick forests and attractions include lakes, meadows and waterfalls. It is the source of the Swat river.
Arrival at Kalam. BBQ Dinner & bonfire
Night Stay at Hotel

Included/Excluded

  • Toyota grand Cabin or Ac Saloon Coaster
  • All Fuel, Tolls & Taxes
  • Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
  • Quality Hotel Stays
  • Native Tour Guide
  • BBQ night and Bonfire
  • Entry Tickets
  • Other eatables items
  • Emergency Rescue or Medical charges
  • Anything Not Mentioned in the Package Above

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Day 4 - Drive to Mahodand lake

Day 4
Wakeup call at 8 am. Breakfast at 8 30 am
Drive towards Mahodand lake.
Mahodand Lake is a lake located in the upper Usho Valley at a distance of about 40 km from Kalam, Swat. The lake is accessible by a four-wheel-drive vehicle (jeep). One can go fishing and boating. On the way, one can enjoy beautiful waterfalls and glaciers and wonderful landscapes.
Arrival at Mahodand at 1 pm. Lunch at 2 pm.
Stay in Mahodand for 3-4hrs where the temperature remains about 6 Celsius normally in summers.
Return to Kalam at 8 pm. Dinner at 9 pm
Night Stay at Kalam

Day 5 - Drive to Madyan

Wakeup call at 9 am. Breakfast at 9 30 am
Drive towards Madyan
Lunch at Bahrain.
Visit Trout Park at Chail. Continue journey towards Baghderai.
Drop at Islamabad

Day 6 - Drop off at International Airport Islamabad

Drop Guests at International Airport Islamabad

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