Swat Valley

Delightfully charming and attract Swat is popular worldwide as the holy land of Buddhist learning and a place of Buddhist pilgrimage. Buddhist tradition describes that the Buddha visited Swat during his rebirth as the Guatama Buddha and propagated his teachings to the people here. It is believed that the Swat was full of 1400 magnificent and attractive stupas and monasteries, which consist of 6,000 gold images of the Buddhist pantheon for worship and schooling. There are more than 400 Buddhist sites spread over an area of 160 Km in Swat valley only.

The lush green valley of Swat, with its rushing fast-moving water cold lakes, fruit-laden orchards and flower-decked slopes is an ideal place for excursions. You can shop various local handicrafts such as embroidered linen, hand-woven rugs and shawls, silverware, tribal jewellery and carved woodwork items from Swat Valley.

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Transport In Swat

Swat can be reached directly by road and air via Peshawar, Islamabad and Rawalpindi. People preferring public transport can reach there through regular bus and van service between Rawalpindi and Mingora. PTDC operates tourist coach service for Saidu Sharif and Kalam from June 1st –August 30th every year.

Medication In Swat

Swat Medical Complex (SMC) looks after patients with all types of general medical illness. The consultant physicians those are well-trained to provide a wide range of health care services to patients. They are prepared to deal with all sorts of patients.

Address: Faiz Abad road, Swat. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa، Saidu Sharif, Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Phone number: (0946) 710281

Hours: Open - Closes 12 AM

Weather In Swat

During summers temperature ranges from 10C to 25C which is ideal for summer holidays to enjoy the beauty of lush green meadows and thick green forests of Pine & Deodar trees. During winter season temperature falls down to 5C to –10C, and the snow falling makes it a perfect place for skiing. The maximum temperature in July is about 38 Centigrade and the minimum recorded temperature during January is 1 Centigrade.

Places To Visit In Swat

Malam Jabba
Malam Jabba is located at 2,636 meters above sea level. Heavenly Malam Jabba Ski Resort on top of a mountain of the Hindukush range is the must visit place if you plan to visit swat. This resort is situated 51 km from Saidu Sharif and 314 km from Islamabad. In the middle of the natural beauty and traces of Gandhara civilization, lies this contempor...
Saidu Sharif, Mingora & Murghzar
Saidu Sharif is the headquarters of the Swat Valley where you can visit the Swat Museum that contains one of the premium collections of Gandhara art in the world. Mingora, the adjacent city of Saidu Sharif, has a collection of wonderful pieces of Buddhist statue and the remains of great stupas. Marghazar is 16 km away from Saidu Sharif, is renowned...
Kalam & Ushu Valley
Kalam is a beautiful hill station encircled by velvety green hills, deep forests and blessed with captivating lakes, pastures, and waterfalls which are worth visiting features of this scenery. Kalam is a safe hill station with lots of luxury hotels, restaurants and Mall Road for shopping and getting around at night.
Jahaz Banda
After four hour of trekking you can reach the camping place on the way to the Jahaz Banda camping site you can enjoy the beauty of the meadows, waterfalls and topping mountains
Panjkora River
Next point of attraction for tourists in Kumrat Valley is Panjkora River which is a cold water river. Here you can enjoy trout fishing in fascinating environment.
Kotara Lake
Kotara Lake turns bluish in shade due to the towering mountains that enclose the valley due to these panoramic scenes valley feels like a fairyland. It is located at a distance of 3-4 hours trek from Jahaz Banda.
Bahrain
Located 58 km North of Mingora, Bahrain is a riverside hill station, where two rivers merge together. There are no proper hotels or any facility for tourists to stay at night and enjoy the cool breeze of rivers. Trout fish farm is a very famous viewpoint. It also serves a base camp that leads to the Daral & Saidgai lakes. Bahrain is well known...
Mahodand Lake
The Mahodand Lake is located at the base of Hindu Kush hills, surrounded by the rich green pastures, deep forests and mountains. Tall pine trees on mountains and velvety meadow alongside this majestic lake make it a perfect camping site in the summer season. Elevation: It is located at a height of 2,865 meters (9,400 feet). Location: This mes...

Restaurants In Swat

Woods Resort Kalam
Woods Resort Kalam is located in Swat. Experience the rich culture of taste and hospitality here with an array of cuisines and exemplary settings this restaurant can satisfy all your food temptations. This eatery is an excellent choice for families, tourists and business meetups looking for a relishing breakfast, lunch or dinner. Guests at this bea...

Hotels In Swat

Swat Serena Hotel
1 Day(s)
From PKR: 17000
Swat Serena Hotel is located on one of the best places in Saidu! Guests are happier about it compared to other hotels in the area. This hotel is offering lodging, restaurant and an outdoor pool with a...
Swat View Hotel
1 Day(s)
From PKR: 12000
Swat view hotel offers a comfortable living concept in Swat valley, offering fully serviced single, double, twin and suites. From this hotel, you can enjoy panoramic scenes of the enchanting Swat Vall...
Shelton’s Rezidor Swat
1 Day(s)
From PKR: 13884
About this property Comfortable Accommodations: Shelton Rezidor Swat in Swat offers family rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, private bathrooms, baths, and TVs. Each room includes a private...
Burj Al Swat Hotel
1 Day(s)
From PKR: 18423
About this property Comfortable Accommodations: Burj Al Swat Hotel in Swat offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a dining...
Rock City Resort
1 Day(s)
From PKR: 16529
About this property Comfortable Accommodations: Rock City Resort in Swat offers family rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a kitchen, washing machin...
Hotel One Swat
1 Day(s)
From PKR: 13802
About this property Comfortable Accommodations: Hotel One Swat in Mingora offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room features mountain or city...
The Glamping Spot Kalam
1 Day(s)
Located in Gabral Road, Kalam, Swat. We provide modern camping facilities with neat and clean rooms with attach bath,hot water,room serices with complementary breakfast. The best luxury Glamping Spot...
Rock Water Resort Kalam
1 Day(s)
From PKR: 22107
Beat the heat this summers in the heart of nature at Rock water Resort.
Azure Lagoon
1 Day(s)
From PKR: 17452
Azure Lagoon Resort Kalamis nestled in the heart of nature, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and serene landscapes.
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