Shingrai Waterfall (Urdu: شنگرئی آبشار) also known as Shingro Dand[1] (Pashto: شنگرو ڈنڈ) is a waterfall located in Shingrai Manglawar in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. It is known for its high and beautiful surrounding. It is about 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Mingora.[2]
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Location | Manglawar, Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
Coordinates | 34°11′44″N 71°59′29″E / 34.1956506°N 71.9915226°E |
Elevation | 10,000 feet (3,000 m) |
Total height | 35 ft (11 m) |
Average width | 70 feet (21 m) |
Etymology of the name
editThe word Shingro or Shingrai is the Pashto name of a village where the waterfall is situated.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ zada, Shehrin (28 May 2016). "Creating a splash: Venturing out in search of hidden gems". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ^ a b Bacha, Adnan (27 September 2021). "The roaring Shingrai Falls of Swat Valley". Daily Times.
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