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Mahodand – Jewel of Kalam – Swat Valley

Mahodand, Swat

Mahodand Mahodand is located in Upper Ushu valley, Swat. The lake is around 40 kilometres (25 miles) away from Kalam. It is one of the most well-known tourist destinations of Swat. Therefore it appears to be the top pick for vacationers from all over Pakistan. Mahodand literally translates to “Fish Lake”. It is in the Hindu-Kush Mountain Range. The elevation …

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Shounter Top | Neelum Valley | Azad Kashmir

Shounter Top

Neelum Valley Shounter is located in Neelum valley which is to the north and north-east of muzaffarabad. The elevation of the valley is 4,000 metres (13,123 feet) above sea level. It lies along the bank of the meandering river Neelum. Tourists can enjoy agnificent scenery, breathtaking splendour, a panoramic vista, and sky scraping hills along the road. The lush green …

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Kalam – A Magnificent Place in Swat Valley

Swat River, Kalam

Kalam Valley Kalam is a sub-valley of Swat that tourists perceive to be “heaven on Earth”. It is located 99 kilometres (62 miles) from Mingora. This is the Northern part of the upper Swat valley. The Suvastu (Swat) river runs alongside it. It is in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan. This lush and peaceful valley is surrounded by steep …

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Hues Of Gupis – Gilgit-Baltistan

Khalti Lake, Gupis

Gupis Gupis is a tiny but important town in Ghizer, one of the ten districts of Gilgit-Baltistan. The capital city of Ghizer is Gahkuch. Ghizer is located on the border of Gilgit and Chitral where China and Tajikistan are linked through Karambar Pass. Shandur Pass connects Chitral to the valleys of Darkot, Ishkomen and Yasin via Karambar Pass. Ghizer District …

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Kandol Lake: Emerald Of Swat Valley

Kandol Lake

Kandol Lake Kandol lake is a magnificent and stunning lake in Swat, to the north of Utror valley. While driving through Ladu valley from Kalam, there is a link road that leads to Kandol lake. It takes two hour trekking to reach Ladu valley. Whereas a four-wheeled vehicle takes less time. The trek is fairly secure and tourists can enjoy …

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