Madyan, Pakistan

Madyan (Pashto and Urdu: مدین) is a popular hill station located in the Swat District of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is situated at a distance of about 55 kilometres (34 mi) from Mingora. It is a tourist destination. Each year, thousands of tourists from all over Pakistan visit it, especially in summer Madyan is also famous for its trout fish. Agriculture and tourism-related businesses like handicrafts outlets, restaurants and hotels are the main sources of income for the locals, although a small fraction of the population is also working abroad, particularly in the gulf countries. Madyan Valley is known all over the district because of its perfect weather condition. Tourists are attracted by the transparent and colorless water flowing in a stream that begins from Beshigram (بشیگرام) Valley and meets with the Swat River.

For the historical people mentioned in the Qur'an, see Midian.
Madyan
Union Council
Coordinates: 35°08′N 72°32′E
Country Pakistan
ProvinceKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
DistrictSwat
Elevation
1,320 m (4,330 ft)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)

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