Swat Valley

At the junction of south, east and central Asia, Pakistan holds a wealth of diverse cultural attractions and overwhelming natural beauty. Swat is a beautiful valley in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan. Swat is the land of romance and is celebrated throughout the world as the holy land of Buddhist learning and piety. Swat valley has high mountains and lakes of crystal clear water and is a place of great natural beauty. The lush-green valley of Swat, with its rushing torrents, icy-cold lakes, fruit-laden orchards and flower-decked slopes is ideal for holidaymakers. The valley of Swat sprawls over 10,360 sq. km at an average elevation of 875 metres. The maximum temperature in July is thirty eight C and minimum is one C during january. The tourist season is year-round.