The good news is swat is back to its former glory . Development is going on at a fast pace which has resulted in a tourism boom in the region . Swat expressway will be a game changer when it is finished next year .
Malam Jabba Ski resort got its cable car back recently and the 5 star hotel is under construction .
The underconstruction 5 star hotel at Malam Jabba
Recently constructed metalled roads From Madyan to Kalam valley
View attachment 345901
View attachment 345902
1.04 million foreign tourists visited us in 2015 . Many of them visited swat . The ski resort is going to further boost the numbers .
Peace brings back tourism to scenic Swat
By GEO NEWSPosted on: 6 months ago
SWAT: As peace returned to the scenic Swat Valley, so did foreign tourists.
The interior minister relaxed a rule which required all foreigners to obtain a No Objection Certificate to travel to the Malakand Division this year. As a result, a steady stream of tourist made their way to the valley, residents said.
“I was surprised to see such similarities in our cultures. I enjoyed seeing the beautiful relics which reminded me of the rich Buddhist past this area enjoys,” said a tourist.
Swat is an ideal holiday spot for Buddhist tourism. This is where the first Buddhist university was established. Budha stayed here and preached to the people of this valley.
Swat has 25 archeological sites that interest history lovers. It has ice-cold gushing rivers and the White Palace which was carved out of the same marble as the Taj Mahal.
Have a look at the pictures above as to how fast swat is developing . Afghanistan should learn a thing or two as to how its done