Introducing Madyan
Ascending the Swat Valley, the mountains slowly begin to close in until the town of Madyan is forced to climb their slopes. Madyan is the point where the Pashtun Valley gives way to Swat Kohistan, and it could hardly be a nicer transition point. The surroundings are wonderful – green wooded slopes, cool mountain breezes and the sound of the icy tumbling river. It’s easy to see why Swat has been a perennial tourist favourite. There’s little to do but drink in the scenery and maybe rouse yourself to hike up above the town for the tremendous views.
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In the town’s bazaar you might find the luminous shawls embroidered in village workshops up the Madyan Khwar (Madyan Valley) to the east.
Last updated: Sep 30, 2008
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RE: Places to visit in Winter
by chitralguyimran 25 August 2011
Kalam, Madyan, Malam Jabba and Behrain could be visited in winters especially skiing at Malam Jabba, last year a skiing competition was…
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RE: National Geographic Photographer Ed Kashi on Pakisten
by imranthetrekker1 31 July 2011
Bonjour from Islamabad, Waziristan (North, South) off-limits, so no way. Swat valley, absolutely safe, I'm back after a 4 days trip…
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RE: Daewoo bus service resumed to Swat valley
by chitralguy 01 March 2010
Dear joerea, As long as the military operation's going on in Swat valley foriegn tourism'd not be allowed to Swat valley, if you look…
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