 Location
Swat, the land of
unique and
unparalleled beauty
and historic
richness, lies in
the north of
North-West Frontier
Province of
Pakistan. It is
bordered on the
north by Chitral and
Swat, on the
North-West by Dir,
on the South by
Bunner, on the East
by Hazara and on the
West by Malakand.
Apart from its
historical and
archaeological
interests, Swat can
in many ways be
linked to
Switzerland - a land
of rivulets,
forests, snow-capped
mountains, luscious
green fertile
valleys and its
temperate climate.
Swat is also noted
for its exquisite
embroidery of
unerring geometric
patterns of various
colors, folk jewelry
and hand embroidered
Swat caps. Swat
honey is one of the
best varieties of
honey in the world
and is drawn from
natural flora of the
Hindukush ranges
which are very rich
in mineral wealth.
It is also the home
of ancient Buddhism
and a major center
of Gandhara
civilization.
Total guest rooms
- with shower
and bath 43
- Rooms with
twin beds 31
- Rooms with one
large bed 12
- Pairs of
inter-connecting
rooms 3
Guests can also
enjoy a leisurely
stroll on the
peaceful pathways or
a swim in the pool
which is fed daily
by the fresh spring
waters, a game of
Badminton, Snooker
or Table Tennis;
relax in the private
balcony while
sipping a cup of
coffee/tea. Dining
at Suvastu or at the
BBQ garden under the
stars by the
candle-lit elegance
- the choice is
yours.
Unique Qualities
Set in six acres of
rugged landscape,
surrounded by
legendary mountains,
Swat Serena Hotel
offers breathtaking
views of snowcapped
peaks in the
Himalayan mountain
range Swat Serena
offers its guests a
wide selection of
local and
continental
delicacies at the
Dumani Restaurant
... together with
the scenic sights of
the valley and the
surrounding
mountains.
The full-service
Jutial Lounge serves
light meals
throughout the day
and fresh fruit
juices, soft drinks,
tea and coffee,
cocktails, wines,
spirits and
liqueurs. Theme
nights in the Jutial
Lounge and campfire
night with a
barbecue dinner and
local dance and
music provide
interesting choices
to the discerning
palate. Oh by the
way, you need to
have a special
permit to buy or
drink alcohol in
Pakistan which is
allowed for
non-Muslim
foreigners only.
Contact your embassy
officials. The hotel
also offers many
recreational
opportunities like a
badminton court,
board games, vast
gardens and a
children's play
area.
Accommodation
The Hotel’s Colonial
based architecture
is located in the
scenic perfection of
the lower Swat
valley. Swat Serena
is the perfect
gateway - a place
where time slows
down, and life can
become a leisurely
stroll in 6 acres of
rose gardens which
blend effortlessly
into the landscape
and work in gentle
harmony with the
natural environment.
The rooms, each with
an interrupted view
over the well
maintained gardens
and the surrounding
spectacular view of
Hindukush range, are
styled to the
traditional Swati
concept featuring
beadwork, carved
wood furniture and
all the comforts of
unabashed luxuries..
Restaurant
In our Dumani
restaurant, which
offers a panoramic
view of the Swat
valley.
From June to
September
traditional BBQ is
served in our serene
and lush green
garden/lawns.
Activities
To all, Swat Serena
is a resort
destination and you
can plan your daily
activities in
consultation with
our leisure Manager.
Swat Serena is
located in the quite
environment of Saidu
Sharif which is the
Administrative
Capital of Swat
District. The local
bazaar is located at
a distance of 5
minutes drive from
the hotel and all
the worth seeing
places are
conveniently located
at one and half
hours to two and a
half hours drive.
You can visit the
centuries old
Buddhist sites. The
excavations which
started in 1956 and
out of many, the
most important
monastery of the
country was found
which is located 4
kilometers north of
Saidu Sharif.
Swat is the most
beautiful spot in
Pakistan and this
enchanting land is
full of attractions
for tourists. With
its lush green
valleys, fertile
fields, foam fringed
river that soars and
tumbles along its
stony bed and the
distant snow capped
mountains, SWAT
still is preserving
its natural beauty
and rural
simplicity.
Overlooking the
beautiful landscaped
rose gardens, the
room balcony/
verandah offers
exceptional bird
watching as well.
The hotel’s 10 seat
coaster drives daily
to different sites
of interest at
scheduled timings:
- Day trip to
one of the two ski
resorts of
Pakistan located
at an elevation of
9000 feet above
sea level
- Visit to the
Trout hatchery at
Madyan which is at
an elevation of
4335 feet and is
located 56
kilometers north
of Saidu Sharif.
This town is in
the heart of upper
Swat River in the
green hills
- Fishing at the
Swat River along
with guides
- Shopping at
the Chinese gift
shops
- Visit to the
local museum
- Trekking along
with our
knowledgeable
guide
- Sunrise
breakfast at the
Swat River bank
- Sunset dinner
at Chakdara
- In-house
movies in our
Wali’s lounge
- Traditional
Qisakhawani BBQ
under the stars
while listening to
the mystic tunes
of the local rabab
and tabla players
- Dining in
elegance at
Suvastu Restaurant
- Outdoor
lunches
- Teas at the
visit sites
- Visit to the
18 hole Golf
course (upon prior
request)
Guest Services &
Amenities
Fishing in the Swat
River, Private
picnics at Malam
Jabba, Madyan or at
the river banks.
Daily sightseeing
trips to the
Gandhara
civilization
excavations or
shopping in the
local handicraft
shops, trekking,
hiking on the
surrounding
mountains provided
with professional
guides makes a day
worthwhile.
- Express
check-in/ out
- Full House
keeping services
(laundry,
shoeshine, valet,
baby sitting,
special menus
etc.)
- Extensively
stocked Swati gift
shops
- Doctor on call
with backup
medical facilities
- Swimming pool
- A range of
board games and
Library with
informative maps
- Outdoor
Badminton court
- Snooker
- 24 hours
business center
equipped with
Photocopier, Fax,
Internet and
International
telephone lines
- 18 hole golf
course (available
upon prior
request)
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