It is reputed that the army of Alexander the Great of Macedonia crossed this pass in 327 B.C. Afternoon we drive to the enchanting Swat Valley. Swat Morning we visit the Swat Museum which has a rich collection of Gandhara Art obtained from sites in the region. Just 3 km from Saidu Sharif is Mingora, the commercial centre of Swat. This village has a very highly developed traditional weaving industry using traditional textile, designs and local materials. Most of the embroidery consist of small circular mirrors woven into the design making it a unique piece of cloth.
Swat is also well known for the woolen shawls.
Afternoon visit Madyan. This picturesque city lies in an enchanting setting of steep wooded hills, popular for its scenic beauty which is reputed to be the best in the entire Swat Valley. Next stop is Bahrain, a market town in the upper valley. We'll have time here to wander down the main street, stopping in the various shops to admire the fine woven fabrics. This is an excellent place to purchase some of the fabrics or a traditional Swati vest and hat.