Malakand
Malakand Pass, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is the mountain gateway connecting Peshawar and the lowland districts of Charsadda to the northern valleys of Swat, Dir, and Chitral. The colonial-era Swat Canal descends through the pass, channelling water from the Swat River toward the plains around Mardan. At the top of the pass, Malakand Fort stands guard, while a Hindu Shahi fort rises above the bazaar of Batkhela below. The wider region sits within reach of several UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Nearest water from center 6.8 km4.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.7 km5.4 mi
Malakand: quick answers
Where is Malakand?
Malakand is in Pakistan, about 70 km43 miles in a straight line from Peshawar.
How do you get to Malakand?
The nearest airport is Saidu Sharif (SDT), about 1 hr 56 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Malakand?
The warmest month is June, averaging 29°C84°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C44°F. The wettest month is July, with about 181 mm7.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's near Malakand?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Saidu Sharīf, Mingora and Babo Dehri.