Sunday, March 31, 2019

Spectacular Beauty of Swat Valley

                                      SWAT VALLEY






The beautiful valley of Swat, popularly known as the Switzerland of the East. The valley is an integral part of the strategic and significant region where three parts of the Asian Continent, South Asia, Central Asia and China meet. 


Swat Valley is a hallmark of magnificent scenic beauty and rich historical past. With its roaring rivers, waterfalls, meandering streams, glacier fed lakes, pine forests, alpine meadows,snow covered peaks of Mankial and Flaksair, lush green fields, fruit laden orchards, Swat is one of the most beautiful place of Pakistan.

The major attraction of the Swat valley include its archeology, the lush green sites, the history and their art.

Places to Visit in Swat Valley


Spin Khwar Lake


Khapero Lake


Shingrai Waterfall


Shangla Top


Shahi Bagh


Sair Village


Malam Jabba


Mahodand Lake


Kandol Lake


Kalam Valley


1. Spin Khwar Lake, Swat

                                  Spin Khwar is a beautiful lake hidden in the lap of mountains. The name Spin Khwar encompasses a clear significance as a tiny low white stream within the east flows right down to the lake from the encircling mountains and could be a major supply of water for the lake.

Spin Khwar Lake has an immense potential for eco-tourism as beautiful landscapes and campsites are available in close proximity with the lake. 







2. Khapero Lake

                         Khapero lake is a spectacular blue water lake. The lake is surronded by sharped jagged rocks and peaks with scanty grass and flowers growth. The lake is triangular in shape  and is surronded by tall mountains with western face opening to the greater Pari lake. Several white gushing waterfalls from the surronding peaks and glaciers feed the lake with crystal clear water.




3. Shingrai Waterfall

                                 Swat valley is famous for its dazzling beauty and sceneries. There are numerous other stunning places in Swat valley, which are yet to  be explored.

One of such unexplored places is Shingrai waterfall. Local tourists visit the magical waterfall in multitudes to enjoy its cool and serene enviroment.

Shingrai Waterfall is also called Shingro Dand locally.







4. Shangla Top

                        Shangla top is mountain pass which connects Shangla district to Swat Valley. It has very panoramic views of Himalaya mountain peaks covered with snow, Hindu Kush glacier and forests full of pine and cedar trees. Shangla top receives heavy snow during winter times.




5. Sair Village

                      Sair Village is a small village with some of the most beautiful views you will ever get to see.




                                  

6. Shahi Bagh

                        A perfect picnic spot of Swat is Shahi Bagh where tourist can enjoy the secrenity along with the most pleasant climates. Shahi B agh is situated in Gobral District provides an exquisite location with a fresh water stream.







7. Malam Jabba

                             Malam Jabba is a hill station in the Hindukush mountain.

Tourists from across the country said that Malam Jabba was a unique tourist resort where they could enjoy the enchanting natural beauty and serenity.






8. Mahodand Lake

                             Mahodand Lake is a high mountain lake above the sea level, lies at the foothills of Hindukush mountains. The lake is only accessible during the summer season but access during winter is limited.





9. Kandol Lake

                           The Kandol Lake is a beautiful and stunning lake in the North of Utror valley in Sawat. 

Tourist can enjoy all the way by the captivating natural scenery along with the trek.

Like other hilly areas, winter is heavy and the lake is only accessible in summer.






10. Kalam Valley

                             A true gem of nature, words cannot truly describe the breathtaking beauty of Kalam valley. The valley is flooded with lush greenery.

one distinct feature of Kalam is the abundance of streams and waterfalls here.





                          You must take a virtual tour of this beautiful Swat Valley right now!


Friday, March 29, 2019

Breathtaking view of Kaghan Valley

                                  KAGHAN VALLEY








Kaghan is a jewel among the many beautiful valley in the Mansehra District of Hazara in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The beauty of the Valley is because of its pine forests, alpine meadows, crystal clear lakes and cool mountain streams.


The Valley is approximately 160 Km long and is situated approximately 250 Km from the capital, Islamabad.

Lush green mountains, streams of water flowing besides the roads and peaceful enviroment make Kaghan Valley an ideal place for tourists.

Places to Visit in Kaghan Valley

Naran 


Saif_ul_Malook Lake


Ansoo Lake


Malika Parbat


Shogran


Siri Paye Valley


Makra Peak


1. Naran Valley

                    Naran is the main center of tourism situated in upper Kaghan. At night in Naran Valley you can hear the sound of water flowing and colloiding with the stones. That sounds gives a great pleasure. You will feel dark in Naran Valley in afternoon because these high mountains stops sun light to reach in the Valley.







2. Saif _ul_Malook Lake

                                The lake with its majestic and mesmerizing natural beauty, Pleasant atmosphere and associated tale and history, attracts thousand of tourists each year.

Lake saif_ul_Malook is the fifth best tourist destination of Pakistan.

The story related to the lake is about a prince, Saif_ul_Malook who fell in love with a fairy princess, Badr_ul_Jamal (Glory of the moon).  Saif's father told him that he is human and she isn't, the meeting is not posible. Defying his father's words, prince saif left for travels in a bid to find his fairy and after praying for 40 consecutive days without food and rest on 14th night of that month prince saw the fairy princess. According to the classic fable, the prince and the fairy queen still alive and dance above the water surface on 14th night of every lunar month.





3. Ansoo Lake (Tear Lake)

                       Magnificent Ansoo Lake is located in Kaghan Valley of District Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Ansoo lake is considered as one of the highest lakes of Himalayas.

For tourist, the best time to visit is mid of July and August.




4. Malika Parbat

                           Malika Parbat peak are situated in Kaghan Valley. The mountain is clearly visible from the popular tourist spot of lake saif ul Malook in Kaghan Valley.






5. Shogran

                      Shogran is a hill station situated on green plateu in kaghan Valley. It is one of the beautiful plateaus in the Valley. In winter Shogran receives an average snowfall of 3-4 feet.

  
     









6. Siri_Paye 

                        Siri Paye is a heavily guarded meadow up north.

Siri paye is located near Kaghan Valley, near the equally beautiful hill station of Shogran.

Siri paye is a high mountain lake located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. A crystal fresh water lake is situated right in the center of the meadow.

Siri Paye brags beautiful green mountains and snowcapped tops, with a serene domain and characteristic excellance that is soul- metigating.









7. Makra Peak

                         Makra is a Urdu word which means "Spider".

 Makra Peak is 3586m high himalaya mountain located in Tehsil Balakot of Mansehra District. 

The Makra Peak of Shogran Valley is Located in South east of  Kiwai and South of Paye meadow.






                         Must visit these places when you plan to visit Kaghan Valley.






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