From the time Malam Jabba successfully hosted its first international skiing tournament, foreign visitors are in awe with the majestic beauty of its slope. Located at a distance of 261 km from Islamabad, roughly 7 hours by car, the ski resort can be accessed through the M-1 Motorway, via Mardan and Saidu Sharif.
The resorts here provide a comfortable stay and plenty of activities, with its chairlifts, skating rink and skiing platforms.
Located atop the might Hindu Kush range, Malam Jabba is Pakistan’s only ski resort with stunning slopes surrounded by lush green forest. The area is also home to two Buddhist stupas and six monasteries, remnants of the Swat Valley’s past as the seat of the Gandhara civilization. There are trekking trails and camping sites for those looking for outdoor adventure.
For hiking lovers there are two hiking paths positioned near Malam Jabba resort. The first track passes in course of Ghorband Valley and Shangla Top and other track passes by the Sabonev Valley. The resort has a ski slope of above 800 meters. It is an ideal tourist place as it is equipped with modern facilities such as ice-skating rinks, skiing platforms, chair lifts, telephones and moreover snow clearing equipment.