At a 3 hours drive from Saidu Sharif and 8 hours form Islamabad. Fifty kilometers from Miandam lies Kalam, the heart of the Swat valley. Located along the Swat River, Kalam is by far the most popular destination in these parts. The PTDC Motel overlooks the entire Kalam Township. The panoramic view is simply breath taking and the ideal place to see it is from the Motel restaurant, famous for its traditional food. A days’ excursion to the charming Ushu and Gabral valleys can be conveniently arranged. Visit to Mohodand Lake is a lifetime experience. .

Miandam is located at a distance of 40 km and one & half hour drive from Saidu Sharif, the main city of Swat. Here PTDC Motel remains open throughout the year and is ideally located in the bosom of the valley astride lush green lawns overshadowed by majestic Chinar trees. The rooms, spread in four different blocks over the premises, are well-furnished and well-equipped. The restaurant (serving a variety of western and local cuisine) overlooks the valley affording spectacular view of the surrounding hills. The treks along the mountains are ideal for daily excursions. Apart from these splendid prospects, the Motel offers Rent-a-Car, Telephone, Satellite TV and Laundry facilities. The Motel is heated via traditional stoves during winters. .

PTDC’s newly constructed motel is a grand air conditioned tourist complex of 22 rooms, they are well furnished. It has a spacious restaurant with sitting capacity of 100 guests, reception lobby, conference rooms and a craft shop offering traditional craft items and embroidery for sale. The motel is equipped with all the modern facilities such as in room satellite TV and telephone, heating, laundry and rent-a-car. The motel remains open all the year round and is terminal to regular coaster service for tourists during peak season which operates between Rawalpindi and Swat under management of PTDC. Saidu Sharif can be conveniently reached in 5 hours from Islamabad due to fairly good road condition. The motel by virtue of its location is a convenient resort to break journey for a night if you are proceeding further upto Malam Jabba, Miandam, Kalam, Ushu valley. Even staying at Saidu Sharif, you can have day trips to the wonderful places of tourist interest. .