Kalam sightseeing

Kalam

Mountain town above Bahrain on the Swat River.

Kalam quick facts

Height above sea level: 6,550 ft; about 2,000 m
Nearest city: Mingora; About 99 km from Mingora (about 3 hours by road)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 11°C to 26°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -8°C to 8°C

Famous for

The main town of Upper Swat where the Ushu and Gabral rivers meet to form the Swat River; a base for Ushu Forest, Mahodand Lake and other nearby valleys.

Temperatures are typical seasonal ranges. Mountain weather changes quickly, so check the forecast before you travel.

About Kalam

Quick facts

Height above sea level: 6,550 ft (about 2,000 m)
Nearest city: Mingora — About 99 km from Mingora (about 3 hours by road)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 11°C to 26°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -8°C to 8°C

Famous for: The main town of Upper Swat where the Ushu and Gabral rivers meet to form the Swat River; a base for Ushu Forest, Mahodand Lake and other nearby valleys.

Kalam is the classic Swat highland base before crossing toward Kumrat via Badgoi.