Driving Through Matiltan & arrived @ Paloga Valley, Kalam, Swat!
Matiltan is located about 11 km away from Kalam. It is the location of large glaciers, thick forests & lofty mountain peaks. The tallest peak of Falaksair mountain (height ,5957 m) can be seen from here.
Kalamvalley located at distance of 99 km (62 mi) from Mingora in the northern upper reaches of Swat valley along the bank of Swat river in Kpk. The area has become a popular tourist attraction, known for its mountains, forests & lakes.
Facts It is a sub-valley of Swat, at an elevation of about 2,000 m (6,600 ft) above sea level, and providing rooms for a small but fertile plateau above the river for farming. Kalam features a humid subtropical climate, which is mild and generally warm. The Kalam Bazaar is the main marketplace and commercial centre of the kalam valley. It has hotels, restaurants, cafes, medical stores, and a good number of general stores. Famous attractions are: i) Usho Forest. ii) Matiltan is the location of large glaciers, thick forests and lofty mountain peaks. The tallest peak of Falaksair mountain can be seen from here. iii) Utror hill station; It is surrounded by snow clad mountains and Kundol Lake. iv) Gabral is a hill station; It is known for brown trout fish, green forests, medicinal springs, snow clad peaks & lakes. v) Kalam has large number of alpine glacial lakes, among them Mahodand lake and Kundol lake are...
Read moreVisited there in month of March. Around March Mid. This place was not in our plan. We were at Ushu Forest and some random Jeep driver came and told us that there is a place you should mush visit. We booked jeep and headed towards paologa. The weather was cloudy. The sceneic view of roads told us that we are going towards heaven. Toooooooooo beautiful place. I visited Kashmir arangkel, shogram kagahan but they never ever can compete paloga...
Read moreI visited Paloga Valley, Kalam in January 2025, and it was an unforgettable experience! The place is absolutely stunning and full of natural beauty. We had an amazing time exploring the valley, and yes — you can even find fresh trout fish here!
I’ve shared my travel experience through videos on my YouTube and TikTok channels — do check them out! Channel Name: sumiyaasad00
Highly recommend this hidden gem for nature lovers and...
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