4-Day Islamabad to Swat & Malam Jabba Itinerary
(Includes food, accommodation, transportation, and logistics for a comfortable trip.)
Trip Overview:
Duration:
4 Days
Route:
Islamabad → Mingora → Malam Jabba → Bahrain → Kalam → Islamabad
Best Time to Visit:
All year round (Winter for snow, Summer for lush greenery)
Accommodation:
Hotels (Mingora, Malam Jabba, Kalam)
Transport:
Private car or coaster
Road Condition:
Excellent (Islamabad to Swat via Swat Expressway)
Special Attractions:
Mingora, Malam Jabba, Fizagat Park, Bahrain, Kalam, Ushu Forest
Day 1: Islamabad to Swat (Mingora & Malam Jabba)
Departure:
Early morning (~6 AM) from Islamabad via Swat Motorway.
Travel Time:
~4-5 hours to Mingora.
Breakfast:
En route at
Karnal Sher Khan Interchange
.
Arrival in Mingora:
Midday.
Visit Fizagat Park:
Beautiful riverfront park for relaxation.
Lunch:
At
Riverfront Restaurant, Fizagat
.
Drive to Malam Jabba:
~1.5-hour scenic drive from Mingora.
Activities in Malam Jabba:
Chairlift & Zip-lining
for adventure lovers.
Skiing in winter months
.
Explore the
Buddhist Stupas nearby
.
Dinner & Stay:
Pearl Continental Malam Jabba / Eagle Nest Hotel
.
Day 2: Malam Jabba to Bahrain & Kalam
Breakfast:
Early morning in Malam Jabba.
Drive to Bahrain:
~2-hour scenic drive.
Visit Bahrain & Madyan:
Explore the
Bahrain River View
.
Walk through
Madyan’s local bazaar
for traditional Swati handicrafts.
Lunch:
In Bahrain at a riverside restaurant.
Drive to Kalam Valley:
~2.5-hour mountainous drive.
Evening in Kalam:
Walk along the
Swat River
.
Explore
local handicrafts & dry fruit markets
.
Dinner & Stay: Greens Hotel Kalam / Walnut Heights Kalam
Day 3: Explore Kalam & Ushu Forest
Breakfast:
Early morning in Kalam.
Jeep Ride to Ushu Forest & Mahodand Lake:
Ushu Forest:
A dense pine forest with beautiful trails.
Mahodand Lake:
Stunning high-altitude lake surrounded by glaciers (
requires a full day trip in summer
).
Lunch:
At Mahodand Lake (if accessible) or in Ushu Valley.
Return to Kalam:
Evening time.
Dinner & Stay:
Greens Hotel Kalam / Walnut Heights Kalam
.
Day 4: Return to Islamabad
Breakfast:
Early morning in Kalam.
Drive Back to Islamabad:
~7-8 hours via Swat Expressway.
Lunch:
Stop in Mingora or a roadside restaurant on the way.
Arrival in Islamabad:
Late afternoon/evening.
Estimated Cost Per Person (Full Package)
Hotels (Malam Jabba, Kalam, Mingora):
PKR 5,000 - 15,000 per night.
Food:
PKR 2,000 - 3,500 per day.
Transport:
Private Car (Islamabad to Swat & Back):
PKR 35,000 - 50,000 round trip.
Jeep Rental (Kalam to Mahodand Lake):
PKR 8,000 - 12,000.
✅ What’s Included?
✔️ All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
✔️ Hotels (As per itinerary).
✔️ Private Car & Jeep for Transport.
✔️ Chairlift & Zip-line Tickets (Malam Jabba).
✔️ Local Guide for Kalam & Ushu Forest.
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