Swat: The Switzerland of Pakistan
Swat
is a beautiful valley and well-known tourist destination in Pakistan's Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa Province's upper north. The Swat District is located 247 kilometers
(153 miles) from Islamabad, the country's capital, and can be reached there in
roughly 3 hours by via the M1 and M16 Swat Motorways. Swat, which covers an
area of 5,337 km, is best known as the Switzerland of the east and is also
referred to as "Paradise on Earth" due to its breathtaking natural
beauty (2,061 sq. mi.).
Particularly
renowned for its spectacular natural beauty and varied species is the upper
Swat. Swat is recognized for its attractive scenery, pure water springs and
streams, and snow-capped alpine highlands. Swat continued to be a prosperous,
independent sovereign state known as "The Yusafzai State of Swat"
until 1969. Swat remained free and independent from the British Empire’s
invasion and domination of the Indian subcontinent between 1858 and 1947. Swat
remained completely under the authority of the intrepid indigenous Yusafzai
Pashtuns.On October 14, 1969, the State of Swat voluntarily joined into
Pakistan. When Pakistan finally won its independence from British domination in
1947, it took place after 22 years.
Mahodand Lake
Mahodand Lake is one the most attractive place and tourist destination in Swat which is about a 2.5-hour jeep drive separates it from Kalam. To experience this location, you must take a vehicle from Kalam Bazar and leave early, around 7:00 am. The lake is surrounded by an island forest in the middle. For a very affordable price, motor boats are available for the ride. It is advisable to bring your own meals because the food there is of poor quality. The onslaught of numerous tourists has ruined its charm. All around, there is so much deforestation. The Indian restrooms are accessible, however many need payment. The best strategy for visiting this location is to arrive about 9:30 am, take a boat ride, and spend some time on the island before moving on to the adjoining Saifaullah lake.
Gabin Jabba
Gabin
Jabba, which translates to "Honey Marshes," is in the Swat region, 59
kilometers (37 miles) from Mingora. At a distance of 389 kilometers (241 miles)
from Islamabad in Pakistan, Gabin Jabba, which is located at a height of 2582m
(8471ft), can be reached in about 5 hours.
How to get Gabin Jabba from Mingora?
Gabin
Jabba, which translates to "Honey Marshes," is in the Swat region, 59
kilometers (37 miles) from Mingora. At a distance of 389 kilometers (241 miles)
from Islamabad in Pakistan, Gabin Jabba, which is located at a height of 2582m
(8471ft), can be reached in about 5 hours. Use the Swat Motorway to reach
Mingora in the Swat region. There are two ways to reach Gabin Jabba from Mingora
city: To get to Gabin Jabba, take Bagh Deri Road to Lalkoo Road (1 hour 10
minutes / 39.1 km) and then continue on N-95 (Bahrain Rd) past Manglor and
Khwazakhela.
Alternately,
cross the Swat River and take the road through Kanju. Take Airport Road to Bagh
Deri Road and continue on Bagh Deri Road (1 hour 15 minutes / 41.3 km). To go
to Gabin Jabba, travel 43 minutes (17.7 kilometers) to Lalkoo Rd. Although the
distance between the two routes is about the same, traffic congestion on the
main route to Gabin Jabba is much worse than on the other.
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