Fruits of Swat
Swat's valleys are a fruit basket of Pakistan. From mountain apples and apricots to peaches, walnuts and cherries, every season has its own harvest.
August – OctoberSwat Apples
Manra
Crisp, sweet apples grown in the cool orchards of upper Swat.
Kalam, Bahrain, Madyan, Matta
June – AugustSwat Peaches
Shaftalu
Sun-blushed peaches with soft, juicy flesh and a sweet aroma.
Mingora, Khwazakhela, Matta
June – JulySwat Apricots
Khubani
Tiny golden apricots bursting with sweet-tart flavor.
Kalam, Bahrain, Ushu
September – OctoberSwat Walnuts
Ghuz
Thin-shelled, buttery walnuts grown wild around mountain forests.
Kalam, Mahodand, Ushu Forest
May – JuneSwat Cherries
Cherry
Glossy red cherries with a sweet, slightly tart bite.
Mingora, Madyan, Bahrain
July – AugustSwat Plums
Aloocha
Deep red plums with juicy flesh and a refreshing tang.
Mingora, Charbagh, Kabal
September to NovemberSwat Persimmons
Japani Phal
Honey-sweet orange persimmons that arrive in Swat markets with the autumn harvest.
Mingora, Matta, Khwazakhela
August – SeptemberSwat Pears
Naashpati
Crisp, watery pears with a delicate floral sweetness.
Kalam, Bahrain, Matta
April – JuneSwat Strawberries
Strawberry
Plump red strawberries from spring orchards along the river.
Mingora, Charbagh