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Kalam is the last town of the upper Swat valley, where the Ushu and Utror rivers meet, surrounded by pine forest and the trailheads for Mahodand lake and the Ushu forest. It is a summer destination with hotels and huts along the river; the road up from Bahrain can be rough and winter snow closes much of it.
Highlights
- Mahodand lake
- Ushu forest
- Utror and Gabral
- Swat river
Season
June to September in the upper valley; Malam Jabba also draws visitors for snow in winter.
Plan your visit
- Best months
- June to September
- Getting there
- By road from Mingora up the Swat valley through Bahrain. Beyond Kalam, the tracks to Ushu forest and Mahodand lake are rough and best done with a local jeep.
- Permits and access
- Carry your passport; checkpoints in the Swat valley may ask foreign visitors to register.
Rules change: check the official source before you travel.
Last reviewed 26 October 2026
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