Swat Valley

Swat District

The former princely state in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is populated by Pashtuns and Afghans. The place of great natural beauty with emerald meadows, high mountains and clear sapphire lagoons have the echoes of Pashtu language. The district attracts all over the world tourists for everlasting peaceful and relaxing tract. The Swathe of Swat valley is the Switzerland of Asia. The serene sceneries and smiley faces of locals make double the attractive site of crystal clear water when it stretches over the rocks and shows the trout fish in it. With the elevation of 2500 ft to 7500 ft above sea level, the valley has ceaseless snow on its arrogant pinnacles.

The fertile soil and favorable climatic conditions gave an excuse to many nations for colonization. From Alexander to Mahmood Ghaznavi Swat was ruled by man Buddhist and Hindu Rajas. Lastly the Yousafzai tribe of Pathans became the king of Swat. At the time of Ex-Valley regime the valley flourished and presented a picture of paradise to the world with the great sense of development and beautification. The Taliban insurgency was not as severe as it was in the last couple of years.

Smooth shores

Swat, is the only region upon which it seems like the Creator has been over generous. The Swat is the  kingdom of mesmerizing countryside, sparkling clear water fast-moving water, sundry flora , antique vestiges and thrilling lakes. It offers many spots for gratification, voyage and leisure.

Malam Jabba (hilly station) 40 kilometer away from Saidu Sharif is thrilling spot for ice-skating, chair lifts, and skiing. In good time, the ski resort of Malam Jabba was the tournament platform for skiing. The Spot is now totally devastated but still it was worth as one of the main attractions in Swat Valley.

Swat Museum established with the aid of Japaneses to preserve the allocation of remanings. Its seven galleries contain the illustration of Buddha’s life, Gandhara Sculptures, Terracotta figurines, precious stones, rare beads, carved wood, local embroidery, weapons and tribal jewelry.

Lakes

Miandam and Madyan are another two beautiful resorts few miles away from Saidu Sharif. They are famous among trekkers and walkers because its terraced field along the hillside gives them the real essence of greenery and refreshment. One can buy local shawls, traditional needlework, ornaments and carved wood that sells alongside the bazaar. Another spot of Kalam, is famous as a meeting point of Ushu  and Utrot River. The view of snow capped Falaksir mountain is breathtaking. Pari, Kundal, Bashigram, Spin Khawar and Daral are among the famous lakes of Swat District.

The eternal tradition of spellbinding story telling in long and dark nights of winter are solely to the Swat Valley. Every night all the members of the family lay in Kota and the eldest one used to start the tale with the children huddle together in their blankets like a kangaroo’s Joey. Children are very inquisitive so the responding to the narrator makes the environment more interesting. That bedtime stories were narrated in each house.

Swat with its crude situation still presents many more to explore. The journey to swat is 100 miles from three of Pakistan's most important cities: Peshawar, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The army is reducing the checkpoint to promote tourism in the valley once again so it gives you the surety of security. Before entering to Swat the tourists will be checked for once but they will not bothered again while they're travelling into the valley. All flies gives you the opportunity to take cheap flights to Pakistan. There are also domestic flights with in Pakistan.