From the other side of the river. On the way to Kalam Forest.
Five-in-one tree in Kalam Forest.
Snow covered peaks.
Next day we were ready for Mahodand Lake.
Experiencing the glacier on the way to Mahodand.
At first I could not realize that I was standing on ice with flowing water underneath but then I had to believe, its a glacier.
Next stopover was Chashma-e-Shifa what people call it, on the way to Mahodand.
Finally reached the great Mahodand. Enjoyed the boat ride. Rs. 1200 for a complete round.
Next day we were up for Lake Kharkhari.
Scenic views on the way to Kharkhari lake.
We didn't hire 4x4. We were on Toyota Fielder car so we hiked to the lake. It took us nearly an hour but we really really enjoyed it.
Reached to catch the scenic beauty of lake Kharkhari.
Panorama of lake.
Me relaxing at the lake
Few more views from the Kharkhari Hike.
Due to very cold weather in Kalam which was responsible for my sickness (I got cold), and the tiring road conditions beyond Kalam, we went back to Fizagat a day earlier. Again stayed at Swat View Hotel.
Weather was awesome that day in Fizagat with rain and fast winds.
After an hours or so, rain stopped and the sun showed up.
Nights shots of the other side of River Swat.
As we had an extra day in Fizagat because of leaving Kalam a day earlier than the actual plan, so I decided to visit Shangla Top.
Views from Shangla Top.
Panorama of Shangla Top.
Taxi driver said that Yakhtangay is a good picnic spot and he will take us there. We had enough time so I agreed. On the way to Yakhtangay, we stopped on a water fall and stream.
There were two bridges in that area. One was pretty solid allowing vehicles.
