4-Day Swat: Malam Jabba, Kalam and Mahodand Lake
4-Day Swat: Malam Jabba, Kalam and Mahodand Lake
About this tour
Starts in Islamabad
Pickup included from anywhere in Islamabad
4 days
For ages 18 to 60
Best suited for the specified ages
Guided in English
Led by experienced local guides
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Refund amount depends on when you cancel before the departure.
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A 4-day private couple retreat through Swat Valley covering three of its most distinct landscapes. Starting from Islamabad or Lahore, the route heads straight to Malam Jabba Ski Resort for a night in ...
Places covered
Highlights
Malam Jabba Ski Resort with chairlift and zipline
Scenic Swat River road through Behrain to Kalam Valley
Kalam Bazaar and the relaxed atmosphere of upper Swat
Ushu Forest, a dense pine and cedar forest above Kalam
Palogah Valley on the approach to Mahodand Lake
Mahodand Lake, a stunning glacial lake at the top of the Ushu Valley
4x4 Prado Jeep included for the Kalam to Mahodand Lake excursion
Wide choice of luxury, deluxe and standard hotels at each stop
What's Included
Itinerary
Pickup from Islamabad or Lahore at 8:00 AM. Scenic drive towards Swat Valley with sightseeing stops along the way and a lunch break en route. Arrive at Malam Jabba and check in. Free time to relax and explore the surroundings. Overnight stay in Malam Jabba.
Breakfast at 9:00 AM. Free time to explore Malam Jabba — enjoy the chairlift, zipline and other resort activities at your own expense. Depart for Kalam Valley with scenic sightseeing stops along the Swat River road through Behrain. Arrive in Kalam and check in. Explore Kalam Bazaar and Mall Road in the evening. Overnight stay in Kalam.
Breakfast at 9:00 AM. Drive into Ushu Forest and explore the lush surroundings. Continue by 4x4 Prado Jeep towards Mahodand Lake via Palogah Valley, subject to road and jeep conditions. Spend time at the glacial lake and its surroundings before returning to Kalam. Free time to relax in the evening. Overnight stay in Kalam.
Breakfast at 9:00 AM. Depart for Islamabad or Lahore with short refreshment and sightseeing stops on the way. Arrive in Islamabad or Lahore late in the evening. Tour ends.
Helpful answers
No. The chairlift, zipline and other resort activities at Malam Jabba are not included and are charged separately at the resort on the day.
No. Access to Mahodand Lake depends on road and jeep conditions, which vary by season and recent weather. It is generally accessible from June through October. The operator will confirm on the day.
Daily breakfast is included at all hotels. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense throughout. Your driver can recommend good local options at each stop.
Yes. Pickup is available from both Islamabad and Lahore on Day 1. Drop-off on Day 4 returns to whichever city the tour started from.
What to know
- Pickup is available from both Islamabad and Lahore. Drop-off on Day 4 returns to the same city.
- Multiple hotel categories are available at each stop. Contact operator to select preferred hotels.
- Malam Jabba chairlift, zipline and other activities are not included and are paid separately.
- Mahodand Lake access by 4x4 Jeep depends on road and weather conditions.
- Kalam Valley can be cold even in summer. A warm jacket is recommended for all days.
- The return drive from Kalam to Islamabad or Lahore on Day 4 is long. Early departure recommended.
- Mobile network can be weak in upper Kalam and on the way to Mahodand Lake. Carry a power bank.
- Travellers expecting Mahodand Lake to be guaranteed: access depends on road and jeep conditions
- Those on a very tight schedule: the Day 4 return drive is long and can take 6 or more hours
- Original CNIC (mandatory)
- Warm jacket and layers for Kalam and Mahodand Lake
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
- Personal medications
- Sufficient cash for meals, Malam Jabba activities and personal expenses
- Camera and power bank
- Refillable water bottle
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