Rainbow Cottages Kalam

Overview

Ploga Valley, just off Kalam in the upper Swat highlands, is the setting for Rainbow Cottages Kalam, a quiet retreat for those who want the mountains close and the fuss kept to a minimum. Meals are th... read more

Ploga Valley, just off Kalam in the upper Swat highlands, is the setting for Rainbow Cottages Kalam, a quiet retreat for those who want the mountains close and the fuss kept to a minimum. Meals are the easy part of any stay here thanks to the on-site cook, who prepares fresh food on the premises so you're not left searching the valley for somewhere to eat after a day outdoors. The laundry service is a small mercy on a longer trip, letting you pack light and still keep clean clothes to hand, while Wi-Fi keeps you connected for weather checks, photos and messages home despite the remote setting. Nightly rates sit between PKR 9,000 and PKR 14,000 per day, reflecting a stay in one of Kalam's more peaceful corners away from the busier town centre. The appeal here is the calm and the scenery rather than a long list of facilities, which suits travellers who come to Kalam chiefly for the landscape. If a serene cottage stay in the Ploga Valley sounds like your idea of a mountain break, Rainbow Cottages is worth a look.