Kotlai
| Kotlai | |
|---|---|
  Kotlai | |
| Coordinates: 34°47′N 72°14′E / 34.79°N 72.24°E | |
| Country |
 Pakistan |
| Province |
 Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Swat |
| Elevation | 1,089 m (3,573 ft) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
Kotlai is a small town in the Swat District of Pakistan. It is located at 34°47′12″N 72°14′7″E / 34.78667°N 72.23528°ECoordinates: 34°47′12″N 72°14′7″E / 34.78667°N 72.23528°E at an altitude of 1,089 metres (3,573 ft);[1] approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) east of Kabal and roughly 16 kilometres (10 mi) from the city of Mingora.
A small road leads to Kotlai from Shamozai's main road at Akhun Kalai. This village is surrounded from three sides by the mountains of Hindu Kush. It is surrounded by the villages of Melaga, Zora, Dero, and Akhun Kalai. Small villages included in Kotlai are Kargal, Nwartangai, Tarkashai, and Shago. The famous stream in Kotlai town is Mashghulgai.
The town has a high school along with a small hospital. Most of its inhabitants work in farming and gardening.