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WAYPOINTS Kalam Kalam Forest Ushu-Utrot Picnic Point
Bahrain Valley Mingora Fizagat
GATHERING POINT Shezan Bakery, Liberty Market, Lahore
Peshawar Morr, G-9/4 Islamabad
Meals and lodging will be provided by Pakistan Voyage First night’s stay at KALAM
Second night’s stay at FIZAGAT
THE AREA – A brief overview of Swat
Kalam – The Switzerland of Asia At 6,800 feet above sea level and surrounded by snow covered mountains, Kalam is the most popular summer holiday resort in Swat. It is located at a distance of 100 km from Saidu Sharif.
Ushu – An idyllic picnic spot at 7,550 feet above sea level and at a distance of only 8 km from Kalam. Matiltan – Offers excellent view of Mount Flaksair (20,528 feet) which is the highest peak of Swat Valley. Utrot and Gabral – A charming Village just 16 km ahead of Kalam; Offers excellent walking and fishing opportunities.
Swat Museum The museum is one of the best collections of Gandhara sculptures from the Buddhist sites of Swat. The original museum was constructed by DOAM with the contribution of the Wali Swat and the Italian Mission in 1958, when a twin Museum was inaugurated in Rome (Museo Naziolae d’Arte Orientale). The present building of the museum was constructed in various phases. Fizagat Just outside Mingora, Fizagat is the first spot where a nice picnic area and a number of tourist class and deluxe hotels are located along the river. Most tourists prefer to stay in these hotels to avoid the crowd and heavily congested streets of Mingora. Malam Jabba A Hill Station in the Karakoram mountain range nearly 40 km from Saidu Sharif in Swat Valley, Malam Jabba is home to the ski lovers in Pakistan. The area also contains two Buddhist stupas and six monasteries that are scattered around the resort. The presence of the monuments at such a height indicates that the area has been inhabited for over 2000 years. Miandam Hill Spot The main road continues north up the valley and reaches the village of Fatehpur. Miandam is a very picturesque tourist spot at an elevation of 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) above sea level. Surrounded by the terraced fields, fruit orchards and lush green mountain slopes, this place is pleasantly cool during summers and covered with white snow in winters presenting heavenly views. Madyan Valley Madyan is a tourist resort on the Swat River. At an elevation of 1,321 metres (4,335 feet), steep wooded hills provide a scenic backdrop for the fast flowing Swat River which gushes through the narrow gorges. Bashigram valley drains into the Swat River from the east at Madyan. Its riverside location and pleasant climate make it an attractive tourist spot with rows of shops, hotels and restaurants along the main road. Antique and modern shawls, traditional embroidery, tribal jewelry, and carved wood
furniture are sold in the shops on the main street. The shawls are woven in the side valley east of Madyan, where this cottage industry has been thriving for nearly 2,000 years. Bahrain Valley Bahrain is another very popular tourist spot in the upper Swat. Here the two rivers Daral and Swat join under a bridge; the former like a waterfall, and then winding their way in a torrent through a gorge below the high cliffs. Away from the road, along the banks of the Daral River, there are some interesting old houses with intricately carved woodwork. The town is spread out along the road where most of the hotels and restaurants are located. The bazaar of Bahrain is worth exploring for handicrafts.
Swat’s Famous Trout Fish – Available at additional cost Swat has always been famous for its fast flowing rivers and cold streams that have been home to the finest trout fish in Pakistan. The species of trout found in Swat is the Rainbow Trout Rainbow trout are gorgeous fish, with coloring and patterns that vary widely depending on habitat, age, and spawning condition. They are torpedo-shaped and generally blue-green or yellow-green in color with a pink streak along their sides, white underbelly, and small black spots on their back and fins. They prefer cool, clear rivers, streams, and lakes, and survive on insects, small fish, and in the case of farm trout, on fish feed. Their populations are healthy worldwide and they have no special status or protections. People can now go to Swat and enjoy this tasty fish, whether it is fried in the traditional manner, grilled over a stoking fire as a tikka, or bought raw for future consumption.
ITINERARY – The s and s of it all
WEATHER FORECAST
CHECKLIST
Facilities Provided by Pakistan Voyage Transport Food as decided by organizers (breakfast, lunch,
dinner) Refreshment Basic First Aid Kit Hotel accommodation on sharing basis
Others Items (Must be possessed by all participants)
Water bottles CNIC (Must) Rain Coat (Must) Head-lamp or torch (Must) Water-proof ankle covering trekking boots/joggers Personal sports bag Extra Pair Slippers (optional) Walking Sticks (optional)
Optional Gear and Items
Compass GPS Tissue roll Lip balm Sun block Sun glasses
Personal Equipment Clothing
Woolen full sleeves shirt Water proof pajamas/pants 2 pairs of socks Hand-gloves Water proof wind-breaker jacket Woolen cap Warm turtle-neck shirts and legging/warmers
(preferably made of fleece)
Medicine Personal Medicine in use
Toiletries
Hand Towel Soap Tooth-brush and tooth-paste
Services not included
Medication, evacuation and rescue etc. in emergencies
Personal insurances of clients Laundry, beverages & phone calls or other expenses
of personal nature Extra expenses due to landslides/road blocks i.e.
Jeeps Extra expenses due to the acts of nature and
political reasons etc. Any item not mentioned above
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – Because safety comes first!
Useful Phone numbers DCO Swat Office Police Station Mingora Police Station Saidu Sharif Civil-Military Liaison Cell Tel: 0946-9240340 Tel: 0946-9240382, 9240384 Tel: 0946-9240398 Tel: 0946-9240421
Points to be noted
It is important that you or hand it over to a guest of Pakistan Voyage when carry your original CNIC with you at all times
you join us. Entry into Swat without proving your identity to the security forces is prohibited
We will request you to furnish your CNICs in original before departure from Lahore and Islamabad
Wearing trekking boots or water-proof shoes is advisable
In case of road closure, Pakistan Voyage reserves the right to modify the itinerary or cancel the visit entirely if no alternate route to our destinations is available.
Code of Conduct
No guest shall indulge in any act reflecting moral or character failing during the activities organized by Pakistan Voyage. Guests must respect the authority of an organizer and follow any additional guidelines set up.
Each guest should treat other with respect, dignity and honor. Use of violent behavior including altercation, insinuations of indecent kind, verbal and physical abuse and assault, aggravated behavior, or any other act amounting to unbecoming of guest are strictly prohibited.
Special respect towards female guests should be exercised.
Sportsman-spirit shall be displayed at all times.
Possession, use or trade of drugs is strictly prohibited.
No one is allowed to carry weapons of any kind along on the trip.
No refunds shall be made in any case.
Political talks are not allowed.
Each guest will ensure punctuality against the designated date and time of activities planned.
Each guest shall wear suitable dress and equipment as required of the situation. Inappropriate dresses shall be avoided.
All guests shall adhere to practices exhibiting friendliness to nature. Garbage (tin-cans, PET bottles, wrappers etc.) shall be suitably disposed of without polluting water sources.
No guest shall try to damage or spoil the historical and protected monuments or public properties, plants, trees. Anyone found disobeying this rule will not be allowed to join any future event.
Guests visiting religious place like shrines, mosques, and tombs should adhere to local custom and guidelines and respect the sanctity of the place. This includes removing footwear, keeping silent and covering your head.
CONTACT US
For any queries, concerns, suggestions or details please feel free to contact
Atif Waqas
0300 585 4894 [email protected] PakistanVoyage
Adeel Afzal
0300 851 0606 [email protected] PakistanVoyage
