Pakistan · Boating

5-Day Swat Valley Tour with Kalam, Malam Jabba and Mahodand Lake

5 Days Round trip from Mingora Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Mahodand Lake in the upper Usho Valley
  • 02 Admire Kalam along the bank of the Swat River
  • 03 Experience the beauty of Malam Jabba, home to one of Pakistan's few ski resorts
  • 04 Enjoy lush green hills, thick forests, waterfalls, and glaciers across Swat Valley

Explore the beautiful Swat Valley of Pakistan on this 5-day journey through Mingora, Malam Jabba, Bahrain, Madyan, Kalam, and Mahodand Lake. Discover lush green hills, thick forests, the Swat River, and wonderful landscapes as you travel through one of Pakistan's most scenic valleys. Enjoy the beauty of Malam Jabba, admire Kalam along the bank of the Swat River, and visit Mahodand Lake with its waterfalls, glaciers, and boating opportunities. The tour also references Takht-i-Bahi and Saidu Sharif as part of the wider appeal of the region.

Enjoy the beauty of Malam Jabba, admire Kalam along the bank of the Swat River, and visit Mahodand Lake with its waterfalls, glaciers, and boating opportunities.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Mingaora, Lahore, Swāt
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Lahore to Mingora and Swat Valley Views

  • Depart from Lahore to Swat early in the morning at 5 am.

  • Arrive at Mingora in the afternoon.

  • Enjoy the splendid scenery.

Night stay at Welcome Peace Hotel Fizagat or similar.

2
Day 02

Malam Jabba Exploration and Drive to Bahrain

  • Explore the beauty of Malam Jabba for 2 hours after breakfast. Malam Jabba is home to one of Pakistan's very few ski resorts.

  • Continue the drive to Bahrain.

Dinner and night stay at Bahrain Continental Hotel in Bahrain or similar.

3
Day 03

Madyan Surroundings and Arrival in Kalam

  • Explore the surroundings of Madyan after breakfast.

  • Continue driving towards Kalam. Kalam is a tourist destination located 37 km from Bahrain in the northern upper reaches of Swat Valley along the bank of the Swat River. Lush green hills and thick forests surround Kalam, and attractions include lakes, meadows, and waterfalls. It is the source of the Swat River.

Dinner and night stay at Welcome Peace Hotel Kalam or similar.

4
Day 04

Mahodand Lake Excursion and Return to Fizagat

  • Drive towards Mahodand Lake after breakfast and check out from the hotel. Mahodand Lake is located in the upper Usho Valley, about 40 km from Kalam, Swat. The lake is accessible by a four-wheel-drive vehicle (jeep). One can go fishing and boating. One can enjoy beautiful waterfalls, glaciers, and wonderful landscapes on the way.

  • Stay in Mahodand for 3-4 hours.

  • Return from Kalam to Fizagat.

Dinner and night stay at Welcome Peace Hotel Fizagat or similar.

5
Day 05

Return from Swat to Lahore

  • Depart for Lahore early in the morning.

  • Eat breakfast on the way and make multiple stops for photography.

  • Drop off in Lahore.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Mingora 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4 nights' shared accommodation (2 beds + 2 mattresses)

  • Breakfast

  • Toll taxes

  • Toyota saloon coaster

  • Driver

  • Tour guide

  • One jeep for seven persons

  • Full sightseeing as per itinerary

  • Customer service

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner

  • Visa

  • Medication, evacuation, and rescue, etc., in emergencies.

  • Personal insurance of clients/members.

  • Airfare

  • Porters or helper services (personal luggage/stuff)

  • Entry tickets/fees (museums, zoo park, historical sites, bridges, rivers, pass crossings, etc.) at places/sites of interest

  • Any personal expenses or optional tours/extras ordered

  • Other expenses, including snacks, tea, coffee, cold drinks, mineral water, ice cream, phone calls, and video/photography

  • Extra expenses due to landslides or roadblocks

  • Extra expenses due to acts of nature and political reasons, etc.

  • If you want pickup/drop-off from your desired city at your doorstep, extra mileage and fuel charges will apply. A child below 05 years sharing a parent room is free (max. 02 children in a room).

Know before you go

  • Swat, Kalam, and Bahrain: Swat is culturally enriched and historically known for the Buddha civilization in the beautiful valley of Pakistan. Let's overview the top 10 best places to visit in Swat Valley. Tourists worldwide set their journey to explore Kalam, Mahodand Lake, Malam Jabba, Takht-i-Bahi, and Saidu Sharif.

  • Cancellation made within six days before departure is non-refundable; 7-15 days before departure date, 50% of the total amount can be refunded; 16-24 days before departure date, 75% of the total amount can be refunded; 25 or more days before departure, 100% of the total amount can be refunded.

  • Rates are subject to change without notice and are applicable to all packages.

  • All Pak Rupees (Rs.) prices are valid for Pakistani tourists, and US Dollars ($) apply to foreign tourists only.

Important Note

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Mingora, Pakistan
Tour start
Mingora, Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Mingora.

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