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Very beautiful mountains, trees and lakes.
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If you are going to Kalam for a night life, fugheddabbateet :)
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A welcome break!
adeel_ahmed Says: ** Have snacks at the "Charpoy Restaurants" while dipping your feet in the Swat river.** Buy fruit (mangoes, cherries, plums, apples). Find a nice spot by the river. Dip fruit in river for 15 min. Enjoy!** Ride up to Utrot, Ushu, Dhamaka Lake, Mahodand Lake. Most of the...
Kalashtravels Says: The trek to the Ellum valley is 6 hours both way from Hotel White palace. It is lush green and high steps with sparkling streams and waterfalls. Very nice view and picnic spot at the top, nearby the Pir baba's Ziarat( Grave yards).
PTDC Restaurant: Excellent Pakistani food!
adeel_ahmed Says: You name a Pakistani dish, and they'll arrange it for you. Just let them know well in advance so they can arrange fresh ingredients. Also tell them just how spicy you want it. You will not be disappointed!However, if it is western food you want, please try elsewhere, though...
Saidu Sharif, River side Inn: Trout Fish
Kalashtravels Says: If you like to eat or do a picnic outside or nearby the river, Saidu Sharif is a good place for fried fish. Only fried fish can be served, it is the best place for picnic and to enjoy the weather.
2 Reviews The route to the Swat Valley is from Islamabad to Nowshera and then taking the turn to Mardan and after crossing Mardan you have to negotiate the Malakand Pass and land safely in Mingora in the Swat Valley. Sounds tough? Well, it really isn't that tough. The journey from Islamabad to Nowshera is...
2 Reviews Always rent a jeep or another heavy duty car to go to Lake Mahodand or Ushu or Utrot. Never think of driving yourself. An elderly experienced driver is more useful in these areas than a Micheal Schumacher!
Driving to Kalam from Islamabad
adeel_ahmed Says: We (7 adults and 3 children) wanted to travel together so we rented a 12-seater Toyota van. Must say we got a decent deal: PKR 2,500 per day with driver; you pay for fuel. Here are a few tips for would-be travelers:** Select a diesel vehicle. Diesel is cheaper and more...
adeel_ahmed Says: ** Drive slowly and carefully. There is a lot of loose gravel and mud and the vehicle can slide very easily. This can be very dangerous, as there are no guard rails along the edge of the road.** The water of Swat river is very cold and very fast flowing. The rocks in the...
adeel_ahmed Says: Fewer and lighter the luggage the better! ** While it is quite pleasant (bordering on warm) during the day, it gets chilly at night, even in summers. Therefore bring some warm clothing. A light jacket or sweater would do.** Bring sturdy (but comfortable) walking shoes.**...
creative_souls Says: Although it may be intensely hot in Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi, it may be quite chilly up in Kalam, especially at night. You will be happy that you brought some warmer clothes. Bring some lightweight jackets. Good walking shoes are an absolute necessity. Although you...
whostolemyid Says: One of the several ice cold streams that flow into Mahodand lake.
whostolemyid Says: The panoramic views at lake Mahodand are truly heavenly with majestic peaks all around.
whostolemyid Says: Not that much water...
whostolemyid Says: ...but we did find some trout.
whostolemyid Says: This is a village about halfway, on the route. We couldn't find any jeeps at Ushu, so I took my car. This village is as far as you should go if you ever have to take your own car, there are large rocks on the road ahead.I left my car here at the mercy of the villagers and...
whostolemyid Says: There's a high waterfall on the way.
whostolemyid Says: Mahodand Lake is about 30kms from Kalam. It's about an hour and a half's jeep ride from Ushu. The lake is famous for its trout. Fishing is allowed but only with a permit.You need to hire a jeep from Ushu glacier to get to Mahodand because the track ahead is full of boulders....
TOOCOOL Says: Boating is possible at Lake Mahodand (along with fishing). There are mostly motor-boats taking 300 Rs for the whole trip of the Lake. Get something warm to wear. The wind is really blowing in these areas and it is absolutely freezing here. The boat ride takes about 40...
imranthetrekker Says: Bonjour from Islamabad,Just back from Mazeno la 5400 m, Herlingkoffer base camp, Chitral and Swat valley.It is absolutely safe to travel to Swat valley, life is normal, security is tight, I was traveling with s German friend.Kalam, lovely weather, I stayed 1 night at Saidu...
waseem11 Says: in july 2010 i visited kalam a second biggest tourist resort of pakistan and i was detained due to flood in sawat and at last actress anjilina juili visited kalam and i was able to come back to home .kalam is a very beautifull place and here a tourist can enjoy lakes ,fores,...
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Finally we reached Mahodand Lake.
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Q: i want to come kalam 15 july to20 want to know about secuirty condition and hotels and rates
A: a friend visited Kalam two months back all the way from Karachi and he reported that security situation is good there. On the other hand, the devastating impact of last...
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Swat Valley "The Mini-Switzerland"
Swat Valley is located in the N.W.F.P Province to Pakistan. It is often called the "Mini-Switzerland" because of its beauty. Swat is famous for its forests and its mountains through which the fast...
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Nov 2004 Kalam is located at an altitude of approximately 6800 feet. It is approximately 225kms from Islamabad. Kalam Kohistan is the name given to the northern-most parts of the Swat district in......
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Located at an altitude of 2,073m (6,801 ft) Kalam is a popular tourist spot in Pakistan's Swat valley in the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP). It is 100 km from Saidu Sharif (capital of Swat...
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Kalam is a fantastic little village/town located in the Northern Areas of Pakistan, fairly popular with both Pakistani, and foreign tourists. The best way to get there, of course, is to have your own...
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The snow-covered mountains, the lush green slopes and the frolicking fountains of the valley are wintnesses of times past. Swat is a valley steeped in archaeological and anthropological wonders...
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