Shahi Bagh is located 12 Km away from Kalam-Kumrat road near Gabral town within a narrower valley in the Swat district of KPK (35.56732, 72.33943). It is 34 Km away from Kalam and 16 Km from Utror. Kumrat Valley is at West, Badgoi Pass at South-West and famous Thalo Zom Peak (19,849 feet) of Hindu Kush is North of Shahi Bagh. Shahi Bagh is another most beautiful attraction for tourists when they are in Kalam. Shahi Bagh is still a least visited location near Kalam which may be a secondary tourist site for your tour of Swat Valley but I assure you after seeing Shahi Bagh you will make this site your primary destination at your next tour. If any tourist came back without visiting the amazing Shahi Bagh his or her visit of Swat is incomplete. This site is surrounded by a freshwater stream (full of trout fish) that makes it an amazing mini Island.
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| Beautiful Shahi Bagh near Gabral in Swat, KPK |
Shahi Bagh is a new discovered place near Gabral, do not intermingle it with Shahi Bagh (a grassy garden) in Saidu Sharif
In Shahi Bagh, there is a 300-year-old forest with a very special Birch Tree. The inner side of Birch Bark (برچ کی چھال) was used as a paper to document the important manuscripts before the advent of paper in almost all the cultures. So this tree is unique and rare in Pakistan and you can see Birch tree in Shahi Bagh.
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| Birch Tree Bark (برچ کی چھال) Birch Tree Forest Shahi Bagh Kalam, Swat. |
There is no managed accommodation for night stay and relax, so you can only enjoy the spot before the sunset otherwise camping is the best option for tourists in Shahi Bagh to stay for more than one day.
Food and Drinks available at Shahi Bagh
There are some small wooden cabin hotels to serve local food and drinks at a very reasonable price. No managed and big restaurant or hotel for luxurious food and drink. however following type of foods and drinks are available:
Cheapest foodstuff like Bar B Que, Saji, Biryani, Chicken Karahi, Kabli Pulao, Daal Chawal, Roti, Naan, Coffee, Green Tea, Milk Tea, Herbal Tea, Ginger Tea, and all types of Soft Drinks are available here to make your journey more delicious and tasty.
Top Attractions in Shahi Bagh near Gabral in Swat
What attracts the tourists from across Pakistan to Shahi Bagh, below is the list of top attractions and comforts to enjoy the tour of Shahi Bagh.
- Fresh and clean water stream
- Small and medium-size Waterfalls
- Boating in the fresh stream of water
- Mini lush green Island (Nice camping Spot)
- Birch Tree forest surrounding the spot
- Meadows
- Trout fish (You can angle or trawl the trout fish)
- Lush green valley captivating natural scenery/landscape
- High peak wet mountains with thick forest of high towered Deodar and other nature
- Cold weather
- Easy access
- Still Organic site
- Local rare organic food of KPK
- Still Cheapest and least visited destination
Other numerous En route attractions for tourists
I have found following other glorious spots you can visit or stop for a while to make your journey more adventurous:
- Plain Forest Kalam (Dense Deodar Forest) locally called Jungle Point which is at 3 Km of Kalam. It is also a very beautiful place for photography
- Blue Sangham Park & Hotel at drive of 4 Km from Kalam Plain forest. This is also a junction point of two small rivers (two Khawars) Utror River and Bankhawar river. At this point you can take some scenic shots on a beautiful bridge. Awesome river sound will make you amused and relaxed here. You can also Charpoy seating near river bank. Tuck shop, Tea Bar and Toilet available here.
- Beautiful Hanging bridge just after 2 Km drive from Sangham Park.
- Gabral Kalam Hydro Project at drive of 9 Km from Kalam plain forest. It is also a scenic place other side of river
- Dhamaka Lake (River Bed cum Lake) 3.5 km before Utror. It is also a peaceful and calm scenic spot for stay while travelling towards Shahi Bagh. Tea Bar and food points are available
- Kandol Lake a beautiful emerald blue lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains. It is located at four-hour trekking from Utror riverbank on a rocky and sandy trail.
- Gulshan Valley Park at river side near Utror town is very beautiful spot
- Various riverside points along the Utror River for scenic views and photography.
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| Plain Forest Kalam, the road Intersection point of Utror valley and Ushu Valley |
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| Dhamaka Lake just before Utror |
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| Dhamaka Lake viewpoint |
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| Utror Valley Swat |
Top activities of tourists in Shahi Bagh near Gabral
- Camping on Island
- Swimming in freshwater
- Boating in Gabral river
- Bar B Que
- Hunting
- Angling trout fish
- Trawling trout fish
- Biking
- Trekking / Hiking
After Your visit please comment below on how you felt and absorbed the rich colorful beauty of Shahi Bagh Gabral in the Swat district of KPK, Pakistan.
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