Mission:
I have prepared this plan for those persons, who want to take a tour of Swat and Kalam valley. My plan is four to six days which are adjustable like stay maybe four days or maybe six. Minimum expense a lot of joy and a cool environment. The person who travels the first time kept with important things that are mention below. Please share your opinion in the comments box.
Swat Valley:
The beautiful valley of Swat, popularly known as the Switzerland of the East Pakistan is holiday-makers pleasure and a hallmark of majestic 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, fruit-laden orchards, lush green fields, flower-filled mountain slopes and above all the friendly Swati personalities who are famous for their traditional hospitality, Swat is, without doubt, one of the most wonderful tourist destinations in the northern valleys of Pakistan.
Tour Places
Swat
Saidu Sharif
Mingora (popular city with great variety of hotels and bazaars)
Kalam
Ushu and Gabral (rivers join to form the Swat River in Kalam)
Glacier
Mahodand Lake
Kundol Lake
Izmis Lake
Malam Jabba
White Palace Murghazar
Kumrat Velly
Godur Lake
Fiza ghat
Saifullah Lake
Nasrullah Lake
Other scenic attractions are Maltitan and Utror
Recommended Gear:
Original CNIC
Light and expedition weight thermal tops
Fleece jacket or pullover
Hand wash/soap/sanitizer, wipes, tooth paste and all other necessities
Gloves, Muffler and Beanie (highly recommended)
Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
Waterproof shell jacket (preferably breathable fabric)
Lightweight thermal gloves
Underwear (4) & Shorts (2)
Compact Travel Umbrella
Lightweight cotton long trousers/pants
Sun hat or scarf & T-shirts (2)
Warm fleece hat or light balaclava
Thin, lightweight (inner socks) (4)
Portable Power Bank (BackUp Battery Charger)
Sunglasses with UV protection
Head lamp (eg Petzl) spare bulbs & batteries
Small padlock to lock trek bag
Plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bag
Camping Material & mattress, eg thermarest pad
Water bottles (2)
Toiletries & Small wash towel
Footwear appropriate to the trip
Basic First Aid Kit (see First Aid Medicine below)
Bandage for sprains
Nausea Medicine
Sterile Syringe set (anti-AIDS precaution)
Aspirin/paracetamol - general painkiller
Anti-bacterial throat lozenges (with antiseptic)
Moleskin/Second skin - for blisters
Iodine or water filter (optional)
Anti-diarrhea medication
Diarrhea stopper (Imodium - optional)
Day 1:
Move towards Kalam with Sight seeing of Fiza Ghat, Swat Museum, White Palace Murghazar, Saidu Sharif (Shahi Bagh), Khwazakhela Mosque, Mingora (Char Bagh), Madyan, Bahrain, Kalam at the end night stay in Kalam.
Day 2:
Utrar and Gabral, Izmis Lake, Kumrat Velly and Kundol Lake at the end night stay in Kalam.
Day 3:
Explore Kalam, Kalam Forest, Ushu, Matiltan, Ushu Glacier, Saifullah Lake, Nasrullah Lake, Mahudand Lake and we can be camping for this place.
Day 4: Early Morning leaves Kalam, Short stays at Miandam or Shingrai Waterfall, then to Malam Jabba and back to Islamabad for home.