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Swat

Swat 9 Days Tour

9 Days / 8 Nights4.7 (289 reviews)

Quick facts

Duration9 Days / 8 Nights

Best seasonCold in winters, Pleasant in summers

LanguageUrdu, English

WeatherCool Summers, Cold Winters (snowfall in season)

PickupIslamabad

THE EXPERIENCE

About this tour

Our most complete Swat region tour built for travellers who want to explore every valley at an unhurried pace. Beyond the usual highlights of Malam Jabba, Kalam and Mahudand Lake, this 9-day journey dedicates a full two days to the remote and untouched Kumrat Valley, along with quiet time in Miandam and a relaxed day back in Kalam before the return journey giving you the complete Swat experience without feeling rushed.

Travel in comfort

Hotel

3-star hotel, Mingora/Saidu Sharif, Miandam, Kalam Valley

Transport

Coaster/Car from Islamabad via Swat Expressway & Jeep excursions to Mahudand Lake & Kumrat Valley

Meals

Breakfast Included

Guide

Dedicated driver-cum-guide throughout

Places you'll explore

Mingora & Saidu Sharif

Marghuzar & White Palace

Malam Jabba Ski Resort

Miandam Valley

Kalam Valley

Ushu Valley & Ushu Forest

Mahudand Lake

Mataltan Waterfall

Palogha Valley

Kumrat Valley

Thall Village

Junnah Top

Bahrain & Madyan

Swat River

What's included

Accommodation in Hotel

Breakfast Included

Transport (Islamabad to Swat, Kumrat & back)

Jeep Charges (Mahudand Lake & Kumrat Valley excursions)

Experienced Driver-cum-Guide

Sightseeing as per Itinerary

Toll Tax, Parking & Fuel Allowances

Not included

Lunch & Dinner

Personal Expenses

Malam Jabba Chair Lift / Activity Charges

White Palace Entry Ticket

Personal Insurance

Tour itinerary

Day 1Islamabad to Mingora/Saidu Sharif

Depart from Islamabad in the morning
Scenic drive via the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway
Small stops at Mardan, Katlang and Malakand
View of the Swat River at Gatkoto
Cultural stops at Haibat Gram, Landakay and Odigram
Arrival in Mingora/Saidu Sharif and check-in to hotel
Overnight stay in Mingora/Saidu Sharif

Day 2Marghuzar & Malam Jabba

Breakfast at hotel
Visit the historic White Palace in Marghuzar
Full day at Malam Jabba Ski Resort with chair lift and activities
Return to Mingora in the evening
Overnight stay in Mingora/Saidu Sharif

Day 3Miandam Valley

Breakfast at hotel, check-out
Travel to and explore the peaceful Miandam Valley
Leisure time amid the terraced fields and forest trails
Overnight stay in Miandam

Day 4Miandam to Kalam Valley

Breakfast at hotel, check-out
Continue drive to Kalam Valley via Bahrain and Madyan
Sightseeing stops along the Swat River
Overnight stay in Kalam Valley

Day 5Ushu Valley & Mahodand Lake

Breakfast at hotel
Drive through the scenic Ushu Valley and forest
Jeep excursion to Mahudand Lake
Explore Mataltan Waterfall and Palogha Valley
Overnight stay in Kalam Valley

Day 6Kumrat Valley Excursion (Day 1)

Early breakfast at hotel
Full day excursion to Kumrat Valley
Visit Thall Village and the dense pine forests along the Panjkora River
Overnight stay in Kumrat/Kalam Valley

Day 7Kumrat Valley Excursion (Day 2)

Early breakfast at hotel
Full day excursion to Kumrat Valley
Visit Thall Village and the dense pine forests along the Panjkora River
Overnight stay in Kumrat/Kalam Valley

Day 8Leisure Day in Kalam Valley

Breakfast at hotel
Free day to explore Kalam Mall Road and local bazaars
Optional relaxation by the Swat River
Overnight stay in Kalam Valley

Day 9Kalam to Islamabad

Breakfast at hotel, check-out
Short refreshment stop at Bahrain Bazaar
Long drive back towards Islamabad
Arrive Islamabad in the evening with unforgettable memories

Plan notes

Kumrat Valley involves rough mountain roads and is best visited in a 4x4 jeep a reasonable travel tolerance is recommended for this leg. Only breakfast is included lunch and dinner can be arranged locally at your own cost. Roads to Kumrat and Mahudand Lake are seasonal and may be limited in winter due to snowfall.