Bahrain
10 km from Madyan lies Bahrain. At 1400 meters height, it is more cultured
but some explorers may stumble on some important archaeological find. High
up on a cliff in Jahanabad, some 13 km from Bahrain, scattered rock carvings
are to be seen. Beyond Bahrain is Kohistan.
26 km from Bahrain lies Kalam, which is 2100 meters high. As the architecture
of the old Masjid and the engravings on the wooden pillars show, Kohistan
or Upper Swat has strong cultural affinity with the Northern region. Kalam
has an arresting placid atmosphere and is in a region, which is a boundary,
marking changes in culture between south and north. The 6257-meter high
Mt. Falaksher can be clearly seen from the upper section of Kalam town
Valleys of Ushu, Utrot and Gabral:
In fact the most beautiful part of Swat is beyond Kalam and the valleys
of Ushu. Utrot and Gabral are worth exploring. There is good brown trout
fishing around Utrot. At present foreigners are not allowed to go beyond
Kalam. Even if the restrictions are relaxed, foreign tourists are advised
to contact the local police authorities at Kalam before proceeding to the
valleys of Ushu Utrot and Gabral.
What to Buy:
Swat is famous for its embroidered table clothes. Ladies shawls table mats,
gold-threaded purse and caps. Wood work and honey
Please Don't:
Swim in the Swat River. Its occasional gentle appearance is deceptive
Camp anywhere in Swat.
Travel at night it is advisable to travel during daylight. Especially
between Bahrain and Kalam and in the Malakand Tribal area.
Enter a mosque or shrine with shoes on.
Photograph women.
Where to Stay:
There are moderately priced hotels, motels and rest houses in Swat.
For assistance. Please contact Tourist Information Center. Saidu Sharif,
Tel 4120, 5009.
How to Get There:
Saidu Sharif, the divisional headquarters of both Swat and the Malakand
Division, is linked by air with Peshawar 257 kilometers (160 miles) via
Nowshera -Mardan and Nalakand Pass 177 kilometers (110 miles) from Pashawar
which in turn is well connected by air and road with the rest of the country.
General Information:
Population: 936,000
Area : 12,209 kilometers
(4,714 sq. miles)
Climate: summer (May- Sept.)
Min. 26C: Max. 36C
Spring (March- April)
Min, 21.11 C
Max, 23.88C
Annual: 81 cm - 88 cm
Rainfall: (32" - 36")
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