Introduction

Katlang is situated at the distance of 24 Km from Mardan to its north.It has been center of attention due to its historical places such as Budhist Remains at Jamal Garhi,Kashimir Smasta and Kohi Burmol.Its natural beauty is also great source of pleasure for tourists comprising green lush fields,high mountain rangesand beautiful gardens.It has everything to attrace tourists from various parts of the country but to its lack of exposure at national and international level, this place has yet to be explored by local and foreign tourists.It has been awarded Tehsil status of District Mardan due to its ever increasing population.It has a pivotal status as far as its strategic position is concerned.It links District Mardan with two other districts namely,Buner and Malakand of Province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.The newly under-construction Express Way linking Chakdara to Motorway M1 also passes through Katlang will further boost the strategic importance of this location making it more attractive and conveniently accessable for the visitors.