Malam Jabba

Malam Jabba is a part of Swat valley, which has an area of 10,360 sq.km. This area has been inhabited for over 2000 years and is known to be cradle of Buddhism. The area has also been the battle ground for many battles of Alexander the Great. The area is full of mighty ranges of Hindukush, the Karakoram and Black Mountains, gentle slopes, placid plains, torrential streams and unlimited sights.

Malam Jabba is a summer cum ski resort the idea for the resort is given by the Ambassador of Austria in 1962, the project was completed in two years and the cost incurred on the project was 120 million. The place gets 6 to 10 feet of average snowfall annually.

The main attractions of the resort are ski and the chair lift. Chair lift can carry 56 pax to the height of 10500 feet; a separate chair lift is also available of beginner's. The facilities of Helipad and indoor games are also available.

The enchantment of Malam Jabba goes beyond its natural beauty. The 2000 years old archeological remains situated at an altitude of 2600 feet above sea level includes 2 Buddhist stupas and 6 monasteries, scatters 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 despite a circular plinth, with molding. Its diameter is 13.01 meters and the height is 1.50 meters. The lower wall curves gently inward and there is a small projection that steps out a short distance at the base of the actual stupa.

Still more historical sightseeing lies 1 km from Malam Jabba - the ancient mound. It is surrounded on all 4 sides by mountain slopes characterized by slabs of schist. A water spring, which must have been used in the past also, is a center of attraction for those charmed by health effects of fresh water.