We all know Pakistan is home to some of the world’s most beautiful places. So, if we want to explore all these places in Pakistan, the first place that strikes our minds is Swat. Swat is most commonly known as “The Switzerland of the East”. It is in the Malakand District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). Therefore, people living here mostly belongs to Pashtuns, Gujjars, and Kohistani Communities. The weather here is one of the major tourist attractions, as it remains cold throughout the year. Some of the major places to visits here are; Kalam Forest, Bahrain, Malam Jabba, Madyan, Kumrat, Jahaz Banda, and Miandam.
Malam Jabba – A Hill Station in The Hindu Kush
A hill station in the Hindu Kush mountain. It is nearly 40 kilometers from Saidu Sharif in Swat valley, KPK, Pakistan. Hence, the place is known as Malam Jabba.
Home to Ski Resort:
51 away km from Saidu Sharif Airport and 314 kilometers from Islamabad. Malam Jabba is home to two amazing ski resorts in Pakistan.
A small village near the Kishora Village on the main Malam Jabba Road is Malam. This Ski Resort is under the administration of the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation PTDC. The Ski Resort is the joint effort of Pakistan with the Austrian Counterpart. The Resort also has some amazing facilities like; chairlifts, roller skating, ice skating, skiing platforms, and amazing clearing equipment.
The Malam Jabba Ski Resort was destroyed by the Taliban. When they had control over the Swat Valley. However, the resort is reinstated and tourism here flourishes again. The contract for rebuilding this Ski Resort is given to a private company by the Government of KPK. Also, a very renowned five-star hotel Pearl Continental made its way to Malam Jabba.
The Malam Jabba is a mesmerizing sight to witness. If you are planning to visit the place then some of the hotels that you can consider are Pearl Continental Hotel, Green Palace Hotel, 3 Star Hotel, and Green Palace Guest House. The average cost for a day and night stay at Pearl Continental is 160 US Dollars. Additionally, some other economical options are available for the tourists. So, plan your trip soon to witness the amazing alluring landscape here. Some other places to explore here are Kalam Forest, Bahrain, Madyan, Kumrat, Jahaz Banda, and Miandam.
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