Ushu Forest Kalam Swat
Kalam, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Overview
Located just eight kilometers northeast of Kalam town along the Ushu River at an elevation of 2300 meters above sea level Ushu Forest is one of the most famous and breathtaking deodar pine forest reserves in Swat District Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Characterized by its extraordinarily tall green deodar trees that grow so densely they obscure the sky Ushu Forest creates a fairy tale atmosphere filled with cool mountain air filtered sunlight and the sound of roaring glacial waters. Serving as the gateway to Matiltan Waterfall Paloga Village and Mahodand Lake the forest offers tourists horseback riding woodland trails picnic spots and camping grounds. Whether enveloped in magical summer morning mist or covered under heavy winter snow Ushu Forest stands as an iconic natural landmark for nature lovers and photographers visiting Upper Swat.
Highlights
- Dense evergreen deodar pine forest sitting at 2300 meters elevation near Kalam
- Sky scraping tree canopy creating dramatic filtered light rays and natural shade
- Gateway forest along the jeep safari route to Matiltan Waterfall and Mahodand Lake
- Features icy glacial streams pine needle walking trails and open picnic meadows
- Offers horse riding mountain photography wilderness camping and serene nature walks
Things To Do
- Take scenic nature walks and photograph dramatic sunbeams filtering through tall deodar trees
- Enjoy horseback riding through dense pine forest trails and open grassy clearings
- Stop for local tea snacks and hot corn on the cob along the forest road stalls
- Experience outdoor wilderness camping surrounded by soaring evergreen trees and streams
- Take breathtaking landscape photos of icy river streams cutting through the pine woods