On the same road from Minglor at a distance of about 35 km, Malam Jabba is one of the most popular hill resorts in Swat, located at an elevation of 2,750 metres (9,000 feet) above sea level. This place was developed as a ski resort with the facility of a chairlift and a 22 room hotel, but was unfortunately badly damaged by militants in the recent past. Presently there is no accommodation facility at Malam Jabba but visitors can come up here on an excursion trip from Mingora to enjoy the beautiful landscape of the mountain peaks, lush green pastures and thick pine forest. This place is good for a picnic and hiking trip to the top station of the chairlift.
I had the pleasure of visiting Malam Jabba before the militancy could do it’s damage and the place is simply breath taking. It also boasts one of the rare skiing facilities in the country which I hope will be back on track soon!