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 the Province of Pakistan. It is known for its high and beautiful surrounding. It is about 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Mingora.[2]

Shingrai Waterfall
Shingrai Waterfall Photo
Shingrai Waterfall, Manglawar
Shingrai Waterfall is located in Pakistan
Shingrai Waterfall
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LocationManglawar, Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Coordinates34°11′44″N 71°59′29″E / 34.1956506°N 71.9915226°E / 34.1956506; 71.9915226
Elevation10,000 feet (3,000 m)
Total height35 ft (11 m)
Average width70 feet (21 m)

Etymology of the name edit

The word Shingro or Shingrai is Pashto name of a village where it is situated.[2]

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References edit

  1. ^ zada, Shehrin (28 May 2016). "Creating a splash: Venturing out in search of hidden gems". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b Bacha, Adnan (27 September 2021). "The roaring Shingrai Falls of Swat Valley". Daily Times.