Bahrain is a beautiful town in Swat, set where the Daral stream joins the Swat River. The weather is mild and warm, and January is the best month to visit. Bahrain lies 58 km north of Mingora, 66 km from Saidu Sharif and just 10 km from Madyan. By car it is about 6 hours and 307 km from Islamabad, and the town is well known for local handicrafts such as shawls, woolen hats and jewelry.
Places to Explore Around Bahrain
Kumrat Valley
Kumrat Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is one of the province's most scenic valleys, reached by jeep. Mountains, forests and green meadows are its real attractions, the weather is very cold, and several waterfalls lie nearby. In summer, thousands of tourists come to enjoy its breathtaking greenery. From Islamabad, the drive is roughly 10 hours over 400 km.
Malam Jabba
Malam Jabba is an attractive hill station in the Swat Valley and a popular winter resort, with its chairlift a famous draw and snow-capped peaks looking ravishing in winter. A snow festival brings adventure activities such as skiing, ice skating and paragliding. By car it is about 7 hours and 292 km from Islamabad.
Madyan
Madyan, 55 km from Mingora, is a famous hill station known for trout fish and the cool breeze off the Swat River β its pleasant weather has earned it the nickname of the 'perfect valley'. From Bahrain it is only a 30-minute, 10 km drive; from Islamabad about 5 hours 40 minutes over 298 km. The popular and affordable Madyan guest house sits above the main bazaar.
Chail
Chail is a charming valley about 15 minutes by car (or 30 minutes on foot) from Madyan, split into Old Chail above the stream and New Chail below it. From Bahrain the drive takes around 50 minutes over 13.4 km, and from Islamabad about 6 hours over 300 km. Its scenic beauty makes it an easy and rewarding side trip from Bahrain.
How to Reach Bahrain
Travellers from Karachi, Quetta, Sialkot or Lahore can connect easily: regular domestic flights operate from Karachi, and direct flights from Quetta to Islamabad make the onward road journey to Bahrain straightforward.
Road distances and travel times from Bahrain
| Route | Distance (km) | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain to Abbottabad | 319 | 6 hr 47 min |
| Bahrain to Skardu | 559 | 15 hr 7 min |
| Bahrain to Neelum Valley | 355 | 11 hr 20 min |
| Bahrain to Murree | 323 | 10 hr |
| Bahrain to Kaghan Valley | 555 | 11 hr 15 min |
| Bahrain to Hunza Valley | 519 | 14 hr |
| Bahrain to Chitral | 306 | 9 hr 18 min |
| Bahrain to Islamabad | 306 | 6 hr 10 min |
Bahrain Valley is one of Swat's most appealing attractions and a great place to spend time with family and friends. Contact GlobalGateway to plan your Swat itinerary.