How to — A Swat Tour Guide
Swat is a beautiful valley in the northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Known for its mesmerizing views and cold weather, Swat is a popular tourist destination. When Queen Elizabeth visited Swat in the 1960s, she gave it the title of “Switzerland of Pakistan.” Here is a complete tour guide for when you visit Swat so you can make the most of it!
Stay
Serena Hotel
The Serena Hotel has an all-day multiple-cuisine restaurant with multiple facilities including but not limited to: swimming pool, pool bar, badminton courts, and Wi-Fi access. The cherry on the top? Limousine airport transfer service for a straight out of a movie experience!
White Palace Hotel
Built by the 1st King of Swat Valley, the palace turned resort hotel is a historical treasure. The place, located at 7000 feet above sea level, offers mesmerizing views which will keep you hooked.
Visit
Malam Jabba
Up for an adventure of a lifetime? With its breathtaking and adventurous facilities, one simply has to visit Malam Jabba when in Swat. Home to the largest ski resort in the country, Malam Jabba is equipped with all model facilities such as roller & ice-skating, skiing platforms, chairlifts, and snow clearing equipment.
Pari Lake
Ever heard of the folktale about fairies living and bathing in the clear, pure water of the lake? The namesake of the lake originates from the same story! While the mandatory trekking experience to reach to the lake may be exasperating, the exotic flowers and the cooling green pastures surrounding you will compel you to go further. And, let us tell you, once you make it to the lake, the view will be worth it.
Eat
Hujra Restaurant
With its aesthetic location facing the Kalam Valley and a wide array of dishes, Hujra Restaurant is the perfect place to find you the perfect dinner and ambiance. Gorge yourself on the piping hot chicken and mutton karahis, kabab, paiye, chicken handi and just as flavorful rice dishes. Can’t make a decision? Don’t! The place offers a platter, try all things at once.
Pizza Hut
Do you look for comfort food whilst visiting a foreign city? I know I do! Located in the heart of Mingora, Pizza Hut Swat is the perfect place to grab lunch or dinner. With its promising deals and new flavors exclusively available for the people of Swat, you just can’t go wrong by getting yourself a helping of hot, flavorful box of freshly made pizza and garlic bread amidst the cold weather.
Drink
Swati Lassi
Looking at the namesake of the drink, you probably understand that this is a When in Swat special! Do not forget to get yourself a Swatti Lassi while you can and enjoy the refreshing experience.
Kashmiri Chai
A hot, beautiful looking cup of kashmiri chai on a cold day? Exactly what dreams are made of!
Buy
Precious Stones
Swat is popularly known for its precious stone. When Queen Elizabeth II visited the region, she was gifted the precious stone Zamarod! The stones are easily available in the local markets where you can have the opportunity to own similar stones as the Queen.
Handicrafts
Handmade shawls, carpets, decoration pieces, and other handicrafts are incredibly famous things to buy amongst visitors in Swat. Don’t forget to buy yourself these beautifully handcrafted items or bring it as gifts for people back home.
