Skiing in Malamjabba

Malam Jabba is a ski resort in the Swat valley in the khyber Pakhtunkhwa. On a clear day, Malam Jabba offers fantastic skiing opportunities; the view is breathtaking, with snowcapped peaks almost kissing the azure sky. Skiing may be enjoyed as a recreational activity or as a competitive winter sport involving the use of skis to glide across the snow. Malam Jabba is a hill station in Pakistan's Hindukush mountain range, about 40 kilometers from Saidu Sharif in Swat Valley. It is a popular and attractive skiing destination. Islamabad is 314 kilometers away, while Saidu Sharif Airport is 51 kilometers away.

Malam Jabba is the only ski resort in Pakistan owned by the Pakistani Tourism Development Corporation having a ski slope of about 800m with the highest peak of the slope 2804 m (9200 feet) above sea level. This Ski Resort was the joint venture of the Pakistan government with its Austrian counterpart, equipping with modern facilities including roller/ice-skating rinks, chair lifts, skiing platforms, telephones, and snow clearing equipment. The length of ski slope is about 800m with the highest point of the slope 2804 m (9000 feet) above sea level. So the elevation of the Malam Jabba is round about 9000 ft. from sea level.

The Malam Jabba is becoming the finest spot for adventure and skiing enthusiasts. Every year in the winter, Malam Jabba hosts an international and national skiing tournament. Malam Jabba can provide you with ski equipment. Locals and children are also ready to assist you with your skiing.

Time for Skiing

The ski season at Malam Jabba normally lasts from January through March, with an average of 16 feet of snowfall. The resort is reachable by road from Islamabad, with a trip time of around 6 hours.

Malam Jabba Road Condition

The road from Mingora or Bahrain to Mingora is completely carpeted. The Malam Jabba Ski Resort is conveniently accessible to all types of vehicles.

Malam Jabba Distance from Lahore Islamabad

The distance between Islamabad and Malam Jabba is approximately 274 kilometers, with a travel time of 4 to 5 hours. The distance between Lahore and Malam Jabba is approximately 315 kilometers through the M-2 M-1 Swat Expressway. 10 to 11 hours required from Lahore to Malam Jabba Ski Resort. Peshawar to Malam Jabba Distance is 240 km approximately and minimum 5 hours’ drive.

Things to Do at Malam Jabba

Best time to visit Malam Jabba is winter season. November to February are the best months to enjoy the scenery of Malam Jabba. In the summer season Malam Jabba attracts many tourists. Now the Malam Jabba ranked one of the best destinations and facilities. You can enjoy many snow and ice sports such as skiing (Only Winter), Jeep Safari, Zip Line Activity, Chair Lift, etc…