Bahrain, Pakistan
Bahrain (Torwali/Pashto: بحرین; also spelled Behrain) is a town located in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, 60 km North of Mingora at an elevation of 4700 ft on the right bank of the Swat river. It is named Bahrain (lit. "two rivers") due to its location at the confluence of the Daral and Swat rivers. It is known for its riverside tourist resorts, local handicrafts, and its view of the merging of the Daral and Swat Rivers. It also serves as a base camp for the trail that leads to the Daral & Saidgai lakes.
Bahrain | |
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Town | |
Bahrain Bahrain Valley Bahrain Bahrain (Pakistan) | |
| Coordinates: 35.2075°N 72.5456°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Swat |
| Government | |
| • Tehsil Chairman | Shahid Ali (PTI) |
| Elevation | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 102,253 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
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