A Malam Jabba Day on the Way up to Bahrain and Kalam

Malam Jabba is the first big stop on the Swat road, about 45 km and 1.5 hours from Mingora up a steep road from Manglawar. In summer people come for the chairlift, the zipline and the pine forest. The slopes are skied mostly in January and February, so winter visitors get a different trip from summer ones.
Rides are paid at the resort and prices change each season, so carry cash for the chairlift. On the 3 day group tours from Lahore, day 1 is breakfast in Mingora, then Malam Jabba for the slopes and the optional chairlift, then the drive up the river to Bahrain for check-in and dinner.
The coaster leaves Lahore at 11 pm from Thokar Niaz Baig or Barkat Market, and Islamabad guests are picked up on the way at no extra charge. The standard group tour is PKR 15,000 per person and the luxury group tour is PKR 18,000. A 30 percent advance confirms your seats.
Anyone comparing trips to Swat should look at the Malam Jabba day first, because it decides how much time is left for Bahrain and Kalam. Bring a shawl for the coaster ride.