NOC for Prohibited Zones The NOC is omitted for foreigners however they (particularly Indian citizens) are barred from entering the following areas in Pakistan. Azad Kashmir: A 10 mile band along the Line of Control (LOC) Balochistan: Quetta, Sibi, and Kalat Divisions, excluding Quetta City Chaman Road in Quetta Road from Quetta to Ziarat, including Ziarat Road from Quetta to …
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Pari (Fairy) Lake Swat Valley – Pakistan
Pari Lake: Pari/Fairy or Khapiro, all these names are of the same lake, to which locals call it Khapiro Dandh. Google Earth shows only one big lake on the map however there are two lakes in fact. Fairy 1 is the water source of the Fairy 2, but it is relatively smaller in size, as compare to the Fairy 2. …
Read More »SOME FAMOUS LAKES IN SWAT – PAKISTAN
Swat Valley: Swat is the valley of lakes in true sense because there are numerous beautiful lakes scatter all around it. Some are quite famous in the world, like lake Saif-ul-Malook which is . Only a few are accessible through a metal road, rest are only approachable through hiking and trekking. Since most of them are hidden in the far-flung areas, that’s …
Read More »Mahodand – Jewel of Kalam – Swat Valley
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 …
Read More »Kalam – A Magnificent Place in Swat Valley
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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