Madyan (Pashto and Urdu: مدین) is a popular hill station, located at a distance of about 55 kilometres (34 mi) from Mingora, in the Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the Province of Pakistan. It is a tourist destination, and thousands of tourists from all over Pakistan visit this town each year especially in summer enjoying the cold breeze of Swat River.[citation needed] Madyan is famous for its trout fish.[citation needed] Agriculture and tourism related businesses like handicrafts outlets, restaurants and hotels are the main sources of income, although a small fraction is working abroad specially in gulf countries.[citation needed] Madyan valley is known all over the district because of its perfect weather condition.[citation needed] Tourists are attracted by the transparent and colorless water flows in a stream,[citation needed] begins from Beshigram (بشیگرام) Valley and meets with Swat River.
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Coordinates: 35°08′N 72°32′E | |
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Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
District | Swat |
Elevation | 1,320 m (4,330 ft) |
Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
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