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Welcome to an unforgettable journey along the Swat Motorway (M-16) — a modern highway that connects the plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the breathtaking Swat Valley! 🚗🌄  In this video, we explore the full length of the Swat Expressway, a major development that has made travel to northern Pakistan faster, smoother, and more scenic than ever. Stretching approximately 81 kilometers, the M-16 starts from Nowshera (Karnal Sher Khan Interchange on M-1) and ends near Chakdara, opening the door to Swat, Dir, and even Chitral.  Built with advanced engineering, tunnels, interchanges, and wide lanes, the Swat Motorway passes through lush green hills, vast farmlands, and river valleys, offering a peaceful and panoramic driving experience. Whether you’re heading to Malam Jabba, Kalam, Bahrain, or just enjoying the drive, this motorway transforms your journey into a visual delight.  This video captures the real-time experience, landscapes, toll plazas, and scenic surroundings of the Swat Motorway. If you're planning a trip to northern Pakistan, this is the road you don’t want to miss!  📍 Route: Nowshera to Chakdara 🛣️ Length: 81 km 🚘 Travel Time Reduced Significantly 🌲 Scenic Views Throughout  🔖 Hashtags: #SwatMotorway #M16Pakistan #SwatValley #TravelPakistan #PakistanHighways #NorthernPakistan #SwatExpressway #ScenicRoutes #PakistanTourism #MotorwayJourney  Swat Motorway M16 Travel Vlog | Fast Route to Nature & Mountain.

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00:00there are roads you take and then there are roads that take your breath away welcome to one of the

00:05most iconic motorways in the world the swath motorway or as it's officially known m16 today

00:13i invite you to join me on a journey that blends natural beauty with modern engine rings as i head

00:20towards comrade valley on a radiant morning in july 2025 it was around 8 30 a.m and the golden

00:29morning sun bottled everything in a soft glow as i cruised along the swath motorway i felt that

00:43familiar thrill that joy only a traveler knows i have always loved this route not just for a smooth

00:57drive but because of what surrounds it rolling hills lush fields majestic mountains and peaceful

01:03skies it's more than just a road it's a journey through nature's art gallery

01:16this four-lane motorway the provincial controlled excess highway begins at noshahra linking with

01:32m1 motorway and flows all the way to chakdara in loyerdeer

01:56this is the phase one of the project which was completed back in june 2019 reducing travel

02:01time from nushahra to chakdara from three hour to just one hour

02:18the motorway was built at a cost of rupees 36 billion this mobile was constructed by the frontier works

02:25organization with key support from the asian development bank china and saudi arabia

02:41as i drove further i could not help but admire the engineering positions and the flawless tarmac that

03:00curves through some of the pakistan's most iconic districts swabi mardan malakand and sawad every

03:07time offers a view worth remembering it feels like you are driving through a painting

03:27moreover the phase 2 extension is already underway stretching another 79 kilometers from chakdara to

03:34fatehpur touching beautiful places like bingora malam chaba mattha and kwaza khela once it will be

03:41completed this part of the motorway will feature nine interchange eight bridges and even smoother route

03:48so whether you are heading to comrade khalam malam jaba or simply escaping into the hills

04:18this motorway is more than just asphalt it's a symbol of progress and beauty hand in hand

04:32the savath motorway without a doubt ranks among the most beautiful roads in the world

04:58the savath motorway officially designated as m16 it is 160 kilometers controlled excess motorway

05:28so it serves as a critical link between the plains of punjab and the mountainous regions of savath

05:40deer and malakhan offering travelers a faster safer and more scenic route to some of the country's most

05:47most beautiful destinations

06:01the savath motorway is not just a transportation project it's a strategic infrastructure corridor

06:20it plays a crucial role in improving regional connectivity reducing travel time enhancing trade

06:27and commerce in kbk for local farmers and businessmen it means quicker access to markets for tourists it

06:35ensures a safe and efficient way to explore northern beauty

06:47so

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07:01It also supports faster movement of emergency and military services when needed.

07:25The motorway is poised to become a backbone of development for the entire Malacan division.

07:30The motorway is a great place for the whole family.

07:35The motorway is filled with water with water and water.

07:45In a hot water area, the water has a high level of water.

07:50The motorway will connect to your transport.

07:56Moreover, it's important to distinguish the Swath motorway from the proposed E90 expressway.

08:23You know the E90 is a separate project planned by the National Highway Authority, although

08:32both routes aim to improve access to Swath and surrounding areas.

08:37The M16 is the primary controlled access motorway being developed by the provincial government

08:43and KPK authority.

08:45So in short, the Swath motorway is a landmark project in Pakistan's road infrastructure,

08:51with phase 1 already transforming, travel in the region and phase 2 promising to unlock

08:57further access to the upper reaches of Swath.

09:00And the point of experience is pre-

09:21The motorway stands as a symbol of development, connectivity and tourism potential.

09:49The future is also revised to influence the concept of habitat and model its dep seminar.

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