Malam Jabba & Swat
Snow, the chairlift and the zip-line at Malam Jabba, then the White Palace and Marghazar in Swat.
- Duration
- 2 days
- Highest point
- 2,804 m
- Season
- December to March, June to August
- Level
- Easy
Rs 9,900 per person from Islamabad
Reserve seats
About this trip
Malam Jabba is the ski resort of Swat at about 2,800 metres, an hour above Mingora. In winter it is the easiest real snow from Islamabad; in summer it is green and cool.
On the way home we visit the White Palace at Marghazar, the summer house of the last Wali of Swat.
Day by day
- Night before
Lahore departure
Pick-up at 11:30 pm.
- Day 1
Malam Jabba
Swat Motorway with a stop at Katlang, three to four hours at the resort for skiing, the chairlift, zip-line and snow tubing. Night in Fizagat.
- Day 2
Swat and home
White Palace, Swat Palace and Marghazar, then Islamabad and Lahore.
What the price covers
Included
- Air-conditioned Coaster or Grand Cabin for the whole trip
- Hotel rooms in Fizagat for one night.
- Breakfast and dinner every day
- Trip leader and local guides
- First-aid kit
- Toll taxes and parking
Not included
- Lunch on the road
- Activity tickets such as rafting, chairlifts, zip-lines and cable cars
- Personal shopping, snacks and tips
- Shared local jeeps where the plan mentions them
What to bring
- Walking shoes with good grip
- A litre of water
- A warm layer, even in summer
- Cap and sunscreen
- A small backpack
- Your original CNIC, or passport
- A warm jacket for the nights
- Your personal medicines
- A power bank
- A light rain jacket
Safety on this trip
Mountain roads and jeep tracks. Our drivers know these valleys, the group stays together after dark, and your trip leader decides when rivers, roads or weather are not safe.
On this trip
Questions about this trip
Are the rides included?
No. Chairlift, zip-line, skiing and tubing tickets are paid at the resort.
How do I pay and how much is the deposit?
A deposit holds your seats and the balance is paid before departure. Pay by bank transfer, JazzCash, easypaisa or cash at our office, then send us the screenshot.
Do children pay?
Children under two travel free. Ask us about prices for older children.
What if I need to cancel?
Tell us as early as you can. The cancellation and refund terms are written on your booking before you pay the deposit.