Royal Cottage Khaplu, located opposite Khaplu Palace, is renowned for its delicious cuisine and is considered one of the best dining establishments in the area. The restaurant offers a variety of local Balti dishes, providing guests with an authentic taste of the region.
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Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant
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About this stay
Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant is a 2-star resort or lodge in Kalam & Ushu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Listed facilities include free wi-fi and free parking. 34 guest reviews give it an average of 4.4 out of 5.
The feed lists 7 facilities for Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant. No restaurant or breakfast appears in the list, so check meal arrangements before you book.
In the rooms the listing mentions free Wi-Fi. Services include 24-hour front desk, housekeeping, laundry service and lift.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free car parking
- Housekeeping
- Laundry service
- Lift
- Wheelchair accessible
Photos
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Getting there
Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant is about 5.3 km in a straight line from Kalam bazaar. The nearest airport is Chitral Airport, about 88 km away in a straight line.
In the mountains, travel time depends far more on the road than on the distance: landslides, snow and roadworks can close passes and slow the drive, so check road conditions before setting out.
The nearest other stays in this guide are Burj Al Swat Hotel (1.3 km away), New Honey Moon Hotel (1.3 km away) and Hotel Taj Mahal (1.3 km away). In a valley, neighbouring stays can be a short walk or a steep drive apart; check the access road.
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Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant averages 4.4 out of 5 across 34 reviews. A selection:
The sandwiches 🥪 here are really worth it. Wonderful place, right beside serena khaplu palace. If you're in khaplu and craving for some sandwiches 🥪, burgers 🍔 or chinese cuisine must visit. Chef waqar is really one of the best
Excellent, fresh food and very pleasant and supportive staff. But the ambience needs improvement. The door was open, so there were a lot of houseflies which kept flying over our food. They should have kept the door closed and used other methods to stop houseflies and other insects from entering.
Good to know
Families: no family-specific facilities are listed; ask the property about cots and connecting rooms.
Accessibility: the property is listed as wheelchair accessible; confirm the specific room and entrance.
Connectivity: wi-fi or internet access appears in the facility list.
Parking: car parking appears in the facility list.
Check-in: hotels in Pakistan usually ask for a passport (and visa) from foreign guests, or a CNIC from Pakistani citizens, when you arrive.
Before you book Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant, check what the rate includes: breakfast, taxes and any extra-bed charge vary by room and by date. The booking page shows the inclusions for your exact dates and party.
About Kalam & Ushu
Stays in Kalam & Ushu are mostly hotels, with resorts and guest houses as well.
Kalam is a town in the Swat valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the stays listed here cover the town itself plus the nearby villages of Thal, Ushu and Matiltan. Travellers usually base themselves around Kalam bazaar, where most of the hotels and guest houses are grouped, or slightly out along the Ushu and Matiltan roads where resorts and lodges sit in quieter, greener surroundings. The listing includes mostly hotels, with some guest houses and resorts and lodges. For planning, note that the nearest airport is Chitral Airport, about 83 km in a straight line, so most visitors arrive by road from the Swat valley; mountain roads and high passes can close in winter, so check conditions before travelling.
Read the Kalam & Ushu travel guide for what to do and how to get there, or browse all stays in Kalam.
Questions about Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant
Where is Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant?
Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant is in Kalam & Ushu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, about 5.3 km in a straight line from Kalam bazaar. The nearest other stay in this guide is Burj Al Swat Hotel (1.3 km away).
What kind of stay is Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant?
Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant is listed as a resort or lodge with a 2-star rating in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant?
Guests rate Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant 4.4 out of 5 across 34 reviews.
What facilities does Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant have?
The feed lists 7 facilities, including free wi-fi and free parking.
How far is Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant from the airport?
Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant is about 88 km in a straight line from Chitral Airport, the nearest airport. Road distance and time are longer, especially on mountain roads.
Is Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant suitable for families with children?
The feed lists no family-specific facilities for Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant, such as family rooms, a kids' pool or babysitting. Ask the property about children's ages, cots and connecting rooms before booking.
What other stays are near Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Burj Al Swat Hotel (1.3 km away), New Honey Moon Hotel (1.3 km away) and Hotel Taj Mahal (1.3 km away).
How do I check availability at Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant?
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Distances from Royal Cottage Hotel & Restaurant
Straight-line distances from the stay's map position; the road is longer, and in the mountains much slower.
Getting to Kalam
Chitral Airport is the nearest airport, about 83 km in a straight line from the centre of Kalam. Arrivals usually continue by road, since the town sits in the upper Swat Valley and is reached by road from Mingora, the main city of Swat. The journey from Mingora takes several hours, depending on road conditions and traffic.
The road from Mingora is usually clear during the main season from May to September, when the side valleys are also open for walking. Snow is possible from December to February, and in winter snow can lie on the ground for weeks, so conditions on the approach can change; travellers usually check the state of the road before setting out rather than assume it is open.
Around Kalam
In Kalam, the town stands in a wide part of the upper Swat Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, about 2,000 m above sea level, and the Swat River runs through it, fed by streams from the surrounding mountains. Kalam is a compact town, and in summer it fills with visitors from the plains, when the bazaar is busy. Side valleys open to the west and north, each with its own streams and hamlets. The forested slopes give way to bare rock higher up.
Around Kalam the air is cooler than in Mingora, and evenings are chilly even in midsummer. In winter the town is quiet, and snow can lie on the ground for weeks. The main season runs from May to September, when the side valleys are open for walking.
Kalam through the year
In Kalam, June, July and August are the best months, and May and September are also good. March, April and October are possible months, while January, February, November and December fall in the off season. The climate is cool in summer and cold in winter, with snow possible from December to February.
The main season runs from May to September, when the road from Mingora is usually clear and the side valleys are open for walking. In winter the town is quiet and snow can lie on the ground for weeks. Even in midsummer, evenings in Kalam are chilly, so warmer layers are useful after dark.
Places to stay in Kalam: what to expect
Resorts and lodges are a fair number in Kalam, mostly simple to mid-range with a few upscale options. Almost all list car parking and a 24-hour front desk, many list breakfast, a shuttle service and a garden, and some list free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, family rooms and heating. A kitchen, a fitness room and air conditioning are each listed by a few. The gardens and breakfasts listed by many make this kind of stay a comfortable fit for families and for longer stays in the valley, while heating listed by some matters in the colder months.
Hotels form a large group in Kalam, mostly simple to mid-range, with a few upscale options. Car parking is listed by almost all of them, and a 24-hour front desk by almost all as well, which suits travellers arriving by road and checking in after a long drive. Many list a restaurant, while free Wi-Fi, breakfast, family rooms, room service, a shuttle service and a garden are each listed by some. Heating and air conditioning are each listed by a few, so it is worth asking about heating for a cold-season stay. The mix of family rooms and restaurants makes hotels a practical choice for families and for drivers who want to park at the door.
Guest houses are a fair number in Kalam and are mostly simple to mid-range. Almost all list car parking and a 24-hour front desk, and many list a shuttle service. Free Wi-Fi, breakfast and a garden are each listed by some, while a restaurant, family rooms and room service are each listed by a few. With parking and a front desk so common, guest houses suit drivers and travellers who want a straightforward base in the valley, and the shuttle service listed by many is useful for those without their own transport.
Staying in Kalam: questions
How do travellers reach Kalam from the nearest airport?
Chitral Airport is the nearest airport, about 83 km in a straight line from the centre of Kalam. Arrivals usually continue by road, reaching Kalam from Mingora, the main city of Swat. The journey takes several hours, depending on road conditions and traffic, so plan for a road transfer rather than a short hop.
When is the best time to visit Kalam?
June, July and August are the best months in Kalam, with May and September also good. March, April and October are possible. The main season runs from May to September, when the road from Mingora is usually clear and the side valleys are open for walking. Snow is possible from December to February.
What kinds of stays are there in Kalam?
Kalam has a large group of hotels, mostly simple to mid-range with a few upscale options, plus a fair number of guest houses and of resorts and lodges. Hotels and guest houses mostly suit travellers who want parking and a front desk, while resorts and lodges often add gardens and breakfast.
Which stays in Kalam commonly list parking?
Car parking is listed by almost all hotels, almost all guest houses, and almost all resorts and lodges in Kalam. A 24-hour front desk is also listed by almost all of each kind, which helps travellers arriving by road after a long drive from Mingora.
Do stays in Kalam list Wi-Fi and breakfast?
Free Wi-Fi is listed by some hotels, some guest houses and some resorts and lodges in Kalam. Breakfast is listed by some hotels, some guest houses and many resorts and lodges. Heating is listed by a few hotels and some resorts and lodges, so ask about it for stays in the colder months.
What is around Kalam for a family stay?
Kalam stands in a wide part of the upper Swat Valley at about 2,000 m, with the Swat River running through the town. Side valleys open to the west and north, each with streams and hamlets, and the forested slopes give way to bare rock higher up. In summer the bazaar is busy with visitors from the plains.
Is Kalam a good base for families in summer?
In summer Kalam fills with visitors from the plains, and the air is cooler than in Mingora, though evenings are chilly even in midsummer. Family rooms are listed by some hotels, a few guest houses and some resorts and lodges, so families usually find a suitable base among the stays in town.
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