PTDC Motel Kalam

Overview

Up in the heart of Kalam, right on the Main Road, PTDC Motel is the sort of place travellers lean on when the mountains have worn them out and they just want a warm, reliable room. Nightly rates run f... read more

Up in the heart of Kalam, right on the Main Road, PTDC Motel is the sort of place travellers lean on when the mountains have worn them out and they just want a warm, reliable room. Nightly rates run from PKR 6,500 to PKR 13,500, so you can pick a room that suits both a quick overnight halt and a longer stay while you explore the valley. What guests tend to appreciate most here are the small practicalities that matter at this altitude: geysers deliver proper hot water when the evenings turn cold, and UPS power backup keeps the lights on through the load-shedding that comes with hill-station life. There is an on-site cook too, which spares you the hunt for a decent meal after a long day on the road, and Wi-Fi is available if you need to check in with home or plan the next leg of your trip. It is an unfussy, well-placed base in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, close to everything Kalam draws visitors for, and steady enough that you can settle in without second-guessing the basics.