Overview

Swat is known as the Switzerland of Pakistan. The river Swat is a clear water river, starting from the Ushu range of mountains to the spread of the valley of Swat. It is one of the greenest valleys of Northern Pakistan and is well connected to the rest of Pakistan. There are regular flights from Islamabad to Swat and back. One can also get here either from Peshawar (160 KMs) or Islamabad.(250 km). The valley of Swat is located in the middle of the foothills of the Hindukush mountain range. The main town of the valley is Mingora and Saidu Sharif. Swat is a place for leisure Lovers, Hikers, and archaeologists. There are many comfortable hotels where one can stay a while to relax. In Kalam upper Swat there are some very pleasant walks since the weather is pretty pleasant one can easily walk over the hills for hours and enjoy the unspoiled nature. The Swat is a garden of Ashoka and was a prosperous land in the Buddhist times (2nd BC to 5 AD) There are at least over 100 archaeological sites in the valley less than 10% of the area excavated. One can explore some of those sites in a half-day tour of Swat.

𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 :

- Travel through the private vehicle (Coaster Saloon or Grand Cabin)
- Quality Meals (3 BF + 2D)
- 2 night’s hotel stays as per plan on 3/4 pax sharing (Beds + Mattresses)
- Jeep for Ushu forest on 7/8 sharing (as far possible)
- BBQ (1) and Bonfire (1)
- Facilities of guide
- Basic first aid kit.
- All tolls and taxes

𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝:

- Extras at hotels like hot/soft drinks.
- Insurance and liability
- Any item not mentioned above.

Pick/Drop:
Travel: Via Motorway
- Lahore: PSO Pump near New Daewoo Terminal, Thokar
- Islamabad: New Daewoo Terminal near NUST Eme

Recommended Gear:

• Back Pack
• Trekking boots/Joggers/Comfortable Shoes/Slippers
• Thermals (both upper and lower)
• T shirts for day trekking
• Fleece/Sweaters
• Water bottle
• Hand wash/soap/sanitizer, wipes, tooth paste and all other necessities
• Sun Block and Sun glasses