Malam
Jabba: the roof-top of the world!
At 8’700 feet above sea level, Malam Jabba Ski Resort stands
on top of a mountain of the Hindukush range, north east of Saidu
Sharif. Surrounded by mighty Karakorams and stunning Black mountains,
Malam Jabba is more that just a Ski Resort. It is a holiday resort
that caters to all interests and is also home to the remains of
ancient civilizations.
Amidst its natural beauty and imprints of Gandhara
civilization, lie the wonders of modern tourist facilities such
as:
• 52 rooms motel
• 2 skiing platforms
• Chairlifts ( 800 meters long cable, highest point 9,200
feet above sea level)
• Roller/Ice Skating rinks
• Restaurant offering both local and international cuisine
• Telephone facility
• Running tap water
• Snow clearing equipment
The food, lodging and skiing facilities are all managed by foreign
trained staff and offered at competitive prices.
Easy To Reach
Situated on one of the important offshoots of the Karakoram Highway,
Malam Jabba is 314 km from Islamabad and 51 km from Saidu Sharif
Airport on Saidu Sharif-Kalam Road. The road diverts right from
Manglor to Malam Jabba.
Sights Unlimited
Mighty ranges of the Hindukush, the Karakoram and Black Mountains,
gentle slopes, placid plains, torrential streams…Malam Jabba
offers unlimited sights to behold.
The summer temperatures of 10oC to 25oC give way
to lush green meadows and thick green forests of Pine & Deodar
trees. In the winter when the temperature falls to –5oC to
-10oC, the angel white snow make it the ideal place for skiing.
The enchantment of Malam Jabba goes beyond this
natural beauty. The 2000 years old archaeological remains situated
at an altitude of 2600 ft above sea level include two Buddhist stupas
and 6 monasteries, scattered over the slope opposite the main structure
of the ski resort, measuring 310 meters north to south and 500 meters
east to west.
The main stupa uncovered in these remains depicts
a circular plinth, with moulding. The diameter is 13.01 meters;
the maximum surviving height is 1.50 meters. The lower wall curves
gently inwards and there is a small projection that steps out a
short distance at the base of the actual stupa.
Besides these slights, Malam Jabba boasts of two
major treks amidst beautiful scenery. One track winding through
Ghorband Valley and Shangla top is 18 km from the resort. It is
a jeepable track overlooking the Miandam settlement and reaches
Shangla top in 1-1/2 hours from where the adventure seekers can
proceed to the Karakoram Highway. The other major track leads to
Saboney valley, 17 km from the resort through thick Pine forests
and peach and apple orchards.
Around Malam Jabba
Malam Jabba is part of the picturesque Swat valley which sprawls
over 10,360 sq.km. Swat, which has been inhabited for over 2000
years is known to be the cradle of Buddhism. The area has also been
the battle ground for many battles of Alexander the Great.
The strategic location of Malam Jabba makes it
convenient for tourists to access other tourist destinations such
as:
Mingora (the white palace, museum and orchard farms).
Kabal (golf course)
Miandam (for its scenic beauty & surrounding peaks)
Kalam (for Trout fishing).
Come Over For An Experience You’ll
Never Forget
If Malam Jabba and its surroundings have already
began to charm you, then you must visit these places and experience
the enchantment for yourself.
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