Tour
Swat Kalam Valley
Buddhist heritage and Mahodand Lake
Duration
6 Days
Type
Valley Tour
Difficulty
Easy
Best Season
May - October
Start / End
Islamabad
Group Size
2 - 15 People
Overview
Swat Valley, known as the Switzerland of the East, is abundantly blessed with alpine meadows, fruit-laden orchards, and thick pine forests. The tour covers the ancient Buddhist heritage of the lower valley, the scenic town of Kalam in upper Swat, and the stunning Mahodand Lake at 2800m accessible by jeep from Kalam. With roaring rivers, waterfalls and glacier-fed lakes, Swat is one of Pakistan's most beautiful tourist destinations.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Drive from Islamabad to Swat, visit Takht-i-Bahi Buddhist monastery en route
Day 2
Swat Museum, White Palace Marghazar, Saidu Sharif
Day 3
Drive to Kalam via Bahrain, visit confluence of Bahrain and Swat rivers
Day 4
Jeep excursion to Mahodand Lake from Kalam
Day 5
Explore Ushu Forest and Kalam, return to Mingora
Day 6
Return to Islamabad
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