Swat valley is one of the major tourist attractions of Pakistan. It is known as the Switzerland of Pakistan, it has one of the oldest civilizations history and one of the beautiful scenery one could ever see.
It lies between 34°-40′ to 35° N latitude and 72′ to 74°-6′ E longitude. It is located between the foothills of the Hindukush mountain range. It is part of the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan. The location of Swat valley has major strategic importance as it lies in the region where South Asia, Central Asia, and China meet