The Malakand division of the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan covers one

third of the total area of the Province. The region is further divided into Chi
tral, Dir, Swat, Buner, Shangla Districts and Malakand Agency. It's distinctive
features make the area a "Tourist's Heaven".
MALAKAND
The area has a reich history, covering thousands of yers. Alexander the Great tr
aveled through the region in 327 BC. The famous Gandhara Buddhist Civilization l
ater flourished in the valleys of Swat and Dir, There are many stupas and Buddhi
st settlements in the region. The Famous Chinese travllers Huein Tsang and Fa Hi
en came here for learning and a great Buddhist missionary Padma Sambhava, belong
ing to Swat traveled to Tibet to spread Buddhism.
A forest around Malakand gives a very refreshing view. Malakand is a fertile val
ley surrounded by hills moderately cold in winter and pleasant in summer. An exc
ellent road extends from the main Malakand Highway to Swat