Swat as Conference Destination

Swat is a beautiful valley in the north west of Islamabad capital of Pakistan. Its central town Mingora/Saidu Sharief is just 260 Kilometers from Islamabad and 170 Kilometers from Peshawar. Swat vally is spread in the length of aprox 100 Kilometers from Mingora to Kalam.

Major destination include Saidu Sharief, Mingora, Miandam, Malamjabam Bahrain, & Kalam. There are 2 5 star hotels and many 3 and 2 Star hotels in Swat valley.

Getting to Swat

Swat is accessable by Swat Motorway we can arrange the transfers for delegates by car, van or Utong Bus to Swat

There is also an airport in Saidu Sharief which can bring delegates with private chartered flights.

Hotels in Swat

Following is the list of hotels that can cater for conferences, the smaller hotels mainly have restaurants which can be converted into conference halls while the 5 star hotels have separate halls for the events.

This program is a short option. You get to see green foothills of Hindukush mountains. Starting from Islamabad you will have a stop at the confluence of river Indus & river Kabul later driving across the Kabul river & Malakand pass you will be met by the green valley of Swat. Swat Serena hotel is a first class category of hotel with vast gardens around it & a very good restaurant. You will also visit Swat museum which houses a great treasure of Gandhara art. On our way back we will drive to Peshawar this will cut our journey short & we will have about 31/2 hours.

Hotels : Swat Serena hotel. It is a hotel of 60 well arranged rooms with basic amenities. A conference with a maximum of 50 Pax is recommended

Swat continental Hotel : A small hotel but equipped with all basic amenities of a superior hotel. Has restaurant and a conference hall to cater a conference of 50 - 60 Persons.

Activities : Fishing in the Swat river

Bon fire Dinner with sports and traditional music.

Excursions to Kalam & Miandam,

Visit to archeological site of Butkara.

Self cooking dinner with BBQ.

ITINERARY

Day 01 Flight to Islamabad. On arrival meet and drive to Swat via Malakand Pass. (265 KMS 5 Hours ) Overnight at Swat Serena Hotel.

Day 02 Full Day conference facilities in the Hotel with Lunch & Tea breaks.

Day 03 Morning tour of Mingora Visit Swat Museum, Butkara archaeological site & Mingora bazaar. Afternoon Drive to Peshawar (170 KMS ) connect flight to Karachi.