Where in Pakistan is Swat?
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Where in Pakistan is Swat?
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
One gateway to the chain of natural beauty is the Swat Valley, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Swat Valley (Swat) is known as the ‘Switzerland’ of Pakistan because of its snow-capped mountains and beautiful scenery.
What is Swat called in Pakistan?
Switzerland of the East
Swat District
| Swat District سوات | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s): Switzerland of the East | |
| Swat District, highlighted red, shown within the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | |
| Coordinates: 35°12′N 72°29′E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
Why is Swat famous in Pakistan?
It is one of the most famous archeological sites of the Buddhist period. Swat was said to be filled with 1400 beautiful stupas and monasteries. They were used as worship houses for 6,000 gold images of the Buddhist and also for creating awareness about the Buddhism religions through education.
In which year Swat become part of Pakistan?
14 October 1969
Swat (princely state)
| The Yousafzai State of Swat د يوسفزو رياست سوات | |
|---|---|
| • Merged into West Pakistan | 14 October 1969 |
| Currency | Rupee, Pakistan Rupee (after 1947) |
| Succeeded by West Pakistan | |
| Today part of | Pakistan · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
Which is the largest city of Swat?
Mingora is identified as the largest city and commercial centre of the Swat district, while Swat’s capital is Saidu Sharif. Mingora is located on the Swat river side, north of Saidu Sharif. This district is part of the Malakand division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.
How can I join Swat in Pakistan?
By Car. If you are travelling to Swat, then you can take the route of Mardan Interchange from Islamabad. After travelling for about one and a half hours, you can take the route of Malakand Pass then Batkhela and Chakdara that would finally lead you to Mingora in Swat Valley.
How many lakes are in Swat?
Five Famous Lakes in Swat Valley.
Which month is best for Swat?
The best time to visit Swat is October-November Swat can be visited year-round, but based on the ideal climate conditions, cost of travel, and avoiding peak holiday periods, October-November is the best time to go. In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 14℃ (57℉).
How much Swat is away from Islamabad?
How far is it from Islamabad to Swat? The distance between Islamabad and Swat is 201 km.
How many tehsils are there in Swat?
Swat District Demographics
| Area | 5337 Sq.Kms. |
|---|---|
| Tehsils | 02 |
| Union Councils | 65 |
| Mauzas | 215 |
| Municipal Committees | 01 |
How many lakes are in SWAT?
Is SWAT hot or cold?
The swat climate has four seasons: a cool winter from November through February; a mild spring from March through May; the summer season, from June through September; and the retreating monsoon period of October and November in autumn.
What is the largest valley of Swat?
It is a sub-valley of Swat, at an elevation of about 2,000 m (6,600 ft) above sea level. The valley itself provides room for a plateau that is located above the river and used for farming….Kalam Valley.
| Kalam | |
|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Swat |
| Elevation | 2,001 m (6,565 ft) |
Where is Swat tunnel?
Phase-I of Swat Expressway is 80 kilometres long, originating from Kernal Sher Khan Interchange in Swabi district on the Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway and ending at Chakdara Bridge on National Highway N-45 at the far south of Swat Valley in Dir Lower district.
