Swat Tour Plan - May 2014

[zabbasali]

Very useful information. I am planning a trip to Swat around the same time with my wife. Since we have no personal transport we would be using what is publicly available. What would be an estimated cost for a 5 day trip (Rwl-Swat-Rwl)? Also, are the jeeps available there on sharing basis charging per person or do we have to hire an entire jeep?

[Mohd.Waqas]

Very useful information. I am planning a trip to Swat around the same time with my wife. Since we have no personal transport we would be using what is publicly available. What would be an estimated cost for a 5 day trip (Rwl-Swat-Rwl)? Also, are the jeeps available there on sharing basis charging per person or do we have to hire an entire jeep?

Good luck with your trip for now my plan is still on, may be we see you guys there

[kashif]

Hi ace vans also run on this route , so it will not necessary to hire a jeep personally if you intend to use public transport. Try to get front seat if you want to enjoy scenery even if you have to miss a van.

[zabbasali]

Good luck with your trip for now my plan is still on, may be we see you guys there

Thank you waqas bhai. wesey mey aap ka plan chura reha hu tourswat.com per unk 5 day trip plan per tu is se aadhi cheeze bhi covered nhi ...

[zabbasali]

Hi ace vans also run on this route , so it will not necessary to hire a jeep personally if you intend to use public transport. Try to get front seat if you want to enjoy scenery even if you have to miss a van.

Thankyou for the info kashif. What about roads which are accessible by jeeps only? or does hi-ace go everywhere?

[hmishaq]

Yes u can use your car in Mingora, Malam Jabba and Bahrain. Road till Madyan is quite fine but a bit patchy between Madyan and Bahrain but cars can manage it. Beyond Bahrain, road it very bad and not recommended to take your car to Kalam.

Bahrain has many hotels.

No idea about local jeep rents. You can negotiate on spot. It has to be in range of 2000-3000 per day without fuel.

Your stay will be in Kalam and there are many hotels there as i said earlier.

better option is to park your car in Behrain because car can you till Behrain easily. according to my information road from Madyan to Behrain is ok now. leave your car at Behrain and pick rent a car (easily available) and reach Kalam. there are many hotels in Kalam in every budget. stay there and book jeep only for day time. there are so many jeeps, so theres no issue of jeep.

[hmishaq]

Ok Here is Final Plan for approval from experts / most welcome for any suggestions from all members (Require Recommendations for Hotels, Food Places, and Jeep Drivers)

30 Apr
3pm - 7pm Lhr - Islamabad

1 May
4am - 9am Isl - Mardan - Mingora (With breakfast stop)
9am - 11am Mingora - MJ
11am - 4pm Spent Time at MJ
4am - 6pm MJ - Bahrain (Night Stay in Bahrain)

2 May
Bahrain - Kalam - Byun Village / Kalam Hilltop (Night stay in Kalam)

3 May
Early mornig leave for visit surrounding to make our return back to bahrain
8am - 2pm for Exploration (is it enough for the following visits)
Kalam - Ushu Valley - Ushu Glacier - Matilton Waterfall - Chashma e Shifa (got some spot names from other thread)
2pm - 6pm
Return straight to white palace Marghuzar for avoid my extra return traveling (Night stay in Marghuzar)

4 May
Start return journey from Marghuzar - islamabad - lahore

I estimate the total expense as follows:
Car petrol = Aprox. 3 Tanks = 12000
Night Stays = 3 Nights = 4000 (excluding isl.)
Jeep = 7000 (for 2 days Bahrain - kalam - surrounding visits - Bahrain, including fuel)
Food = 4000

Total = 30000 Aprox. Lhr - Lhr (5 days)

Cultus/Alto can go in 2 fuel tanks till Kalam.

there is approx. 4 tanks for return journey. include return journey fuel expenses in your total also.

[hmishaq]

Very useful information. I am planning a trip to Swat around the same time with my wife. Since we have no personal transport we would be using what is publicly available. What would be an estimated cost for a 5 day trip (Rwl-Swat-Rwl)? Also, are the jeeps available there on sharing basis charging per person or do we have to hire an entire jeep?

jeeps and cabin cars are frequently available throughout the Kalam valley. there is no need to hire while vehicle.

[Mohd.Waqas]

Thank you waqas bhai. wesey mey aap ka plan chura reha hu tourswat.com per unk 5 day trip plan per tu is se aadhi cheeze bhi covered nhi ...

hahha no problem abbas sb. enjoy the trip, in forums ka yehi tu faida hai you get a lot of information and best advices i love these forums for this

better option is to park your car in Behrain because car can you till Behrain easily. according to my information road from Madyan to Behrain is ok now. leave your car at Behrain and pick rent a car (easily available) and reach Kalam. there are many hotels in Kalam in every budget. stay there and book jeep only for day time. there are so many jeeps, so theres no issue of jeep.

hmmm ok thank you ishaq bhai for your advices hmm i am little confuse about leaving car at bahrain - i hope ke koi problem na ho aur koi reliable juga mill jaye

[Mohd.Waqas]

Cultus/Alto can go in 2 fuel tanks till Kalam.

there is approx. 4 tanks for return journey. include return journey fuel expenses in your total also.

Ishaq bhai so 30000/- will be enough for this trip ? btw may be you missed my following post because after final discussions i made the final plan as you can see below, need your comments

Day - 1: 30th April 2014 - (Night Stay in Bahrain)
5:30am - 10:10am: Lahore to Islamabad
12:10pm - 7:10pm: Islamabad ? Mardan ? Bahrain

(Can we do this in one day?)

Day ? 2 ? 1st May 2014 ? (Night stay in Kalam)
7:10am ? 10:10am: Bahrain ? Kalam ? Check-in (leave luggage & breakfast)
12:10pm ? 7:10pm: Kalam - Narewal village ? Utror & Gabral Valley - Dhamaka Lake, Kharkhari lake etc (till available route)
After return maybe we can visit - Kalam Hill Top ? Jalband ? Byun Village

(Can we do this all in one day?)
(If not practical please suggest or combine the must visit places for this day)

Day ? 3 ? 2nd May 2014 ? (Night stay in PTDC Miandam)
7:10am ? 7:10pm: Kalam - Ushu Valley - Ushu Glacier - Matilton Waterfall - Chashma e Shifa ? Falak Sar Veiw - Mohandand (if roads open) ? Miandam

(Can we do this all in one day & what can be other good option to stay in Miandam)

Day ? 4 ? 3rd May 2014 - (Night Stay in White Palace)
7:10am ? 7:10pm: Miandam ? Shangla Pass View - Malam Jaba - Margazar - Illam Mountain Walk

(Any other worth to visit place, can we add on this day for short visit?)

Day ? 5 ? 4th May 2014
7:10am ? 7:10pm Margazar ? Islamabad ? Lhr

[kashif]

Thankyou for the info kashif. What about roads which are accessible by jeeps only? or does hi-ace go everywhere?

hi ace vans have their specific routes and they ply almost all access able areas of the valley( road condition allows) on the whole I agree with hmishaq bro suggestions.

[zahid135]

Ishaq bhai so 30000/- will be enough for this trip ? btw may be you missed my following post because after final discussions i made the final plan as you can see below, need your comments

Day - 1: 30th April 2014 - (Night Stay in Bahrain)
5:30am - 10:10am: Lahore to Islamabad
12:10pm - 7:10pm: Islamabad ? Mardan ? Bahrain

(Can we do this in one day?)

Day ? 2 ? 1st May 2014 ? (Night stay in Kalam)
7:10am ? 10:10am: Bahrain ? Kalam ? Check-in (leave luggage & breakfast)
12:10pm ? 7:10pm: Kalam - Narewal village ? Utror & Gabral Valley - Dhamaka Lake, Kharkhari lake etc (till available route)
After return maybe we can visit - Kalam Hill Top ? Jalband ? Byun Village

(Can we do this all in one day?)
(If not practical please suggest or combine the must visit places for this day)

Day ? 3 ? 2nd May 2014 ? (Night stay in PTDC Miandam)
7:10am ? 7:10pm: Kalam - Ushu Valley - Ushu Glacier - Matilton Waterfall - Chashma e Shifa ? Falak Sar Veiw - Mohandand (if roads open) ? Miandam

(Can we do this all in one day & what can be other good option to stay in Miandam)

Day ? 4 ? 3rd May 2014 - (Night Stay in White Palace)
7:10am ? 7:10pm: Miandam ? Shangla Pass View - Malam Jaba - Margazar - Illam Mountain Walk

(Any other worth to visit place, can we add on this day for short visit?)

Day ? 5 ? 4th May 2014
7:10am ? 7:10pm Margazar ? Islamabad ? Lhr

Can you explain the location of Narewal & Kalam Hill Tops/ Julband?

[Mohd.Waqas]

Can you explain the location of Narewal & Kalam Hill Tops/ Julband?

These three locations are very close to main kalam bazar like small villages - information collected from some threads but i don't have confirm information so thinking to confirm this information from locals

[pakistanvoyage]

Dear Friends,

After long time i am here again for experts to help me to plan my next tour for swat, I am planning to visit SWAT 30 April - 4 May (5 Day) Route is Lahore - Islamabad - Swat - Lahore (including Isl. to pick one person).

I can leave from Lahore on 30th with family with two following options (need your suggestion)

1. I leave early on 30th and pick person from Islamabad and go straight to swat
2. I leave at 3pm then may be we can stay night in Islamabad and leave early morning for swat.

So now I have few questions in my mind regarding this trip because I never being to SWAT.

1. We are 3 adults & one 7 year boy (clothing - weather conditions)
2. We have 1. Cultus - Petrol 2. Alto - CNG (which should we choose to travel)
3. Estimated Fuel Expense - (btw i will prefer to choose cultus petrol if fuel expense not too much)
4. Can we use car in through out tour?
5. Family recommended Hotels with contact & fair details
5. Any expert if please make complete route plan with maximum places to visit will be much appreciated
6. I don't have any information about the place just have some names in mind so according to them putting my rough route plan below, please make it perfect with your expert opinion.
(GT Road) Lahore - Islamabad - (M1 Road) Islamabad - Mardan - Mingora - Bahrain - Ushu Valley - Kalam

7. What else Places to visit ? i found these following names from other thread What should and what can be adjust in my plan ?
● Saidu Sharif ● Mingora ● Marghazar ● Ushu Valley ● Swat Museum ● Kalam ● Malam Jabba ● Madyan ● Swat River ● Bahrain ● Mahodand Lake (Fish Lake) ● Miandam

8. Any other place to visit other than swat / Any other advices most welcome

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[pakistanvoyage]

Very useful information. I am planning a trip to Swat around the same time with my wife. Since we have no personal transport we would be using what is publicly available. What would be an estimated cost for a 5 day trip (Rwl-Swat-Rwl)? Also, are the jeeps available there on sharing basis charging per person or do we have to hire an entire jeep?

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[Abd008]

Mr. Waqas, have you visited Swat? if yes share your experience here please for us to follow you

[zahid135]

Dear Waqas,
Did you executed Swat Valley tour?
We were also in Swat Valley from 30-04-2014 to 03-05-2014.

[Mohd.Waqas]

Dear Waqas,
Did you executed Swat Valley tour?
We were also in Swat Valley from 30-04-2014 to 03-05-2014.

yes brother i saw your thread about kandol lake i missed the lake

check my thread link

https://www.pakwheels.com/forums/road-trips-vacations/234687-tour-swat-kalam-miandum-marghazar-may-2014-a