Lahore to Swat to Kalam
Swat & Kalam Summer
10–13 Jul · 4 days, 3 nights
PKR 45,000
10 of 18 seats left
Lahore to Malam Jabba to Kalam
Swat Family Escape
- Duration
- 5 days, 4 nights
- Rating
- from
PKR 52,000
- Next departure
- 5–9 Jun
9 of 18 seats left
- Difficulty
- Easy, suits young children
- Group size
- Up to 18 travellers
- Departs from
- [Pickup point], Lahore
- Best season
- April – October
- Transport
- Coaster, with jeeps to Mahodand
Five easy days in Swat, planned around young families
Shorter drives, earlier evenings and hotels with gardens. We start with a night at Malam Jabba, ride the chairlift, then move up the valley to Kalam for two nights by the river.
From Kalam a jeep takes us to Mahodand Lake for the day, and on the way home we stop at the White Palace at Marghazar before a last night in Mingora.
Who this trip is for
- Families with young children and grandparents
- First trips north, with no very long road days
- Groups who want green valleys rather than high mountains
Who it may not suit
- Travellers after high peaks and glaciers (see Hunza or Skardu)
- Anyone wanting a fast pace; this trip is deliberately slow
What you’ll see along the way
Malam Jabba
Pine-covered slopes and a chairlift for the children
Ushu Forest
Tall cedars above Kalam, and a river to paddle in
Mahodand Lake
A day out by jeep to the lake of fish
White Palace
The old summer palace of the Wali of Swat at Marghazar
The route, day by day
Day 01
Lahore → Malam Jabba
North on the motorway and up into Swat, with a long lunch stop on the way.
- Overnight
- Malam Jabba
- Meals
- Dinner
- Drive
- 7–8 hrs
Day 02
Malam Jabba → Kalam
The chairlift in the morning, then up the Swat valley past Bahrain to Kalam.
- Overnight
- Kalam
- Meals
- Breakfast, dinner
- Drive
- 4–5 hrs
Day 03
Mahodand Lake
Jeeps through the Ushu forest to Mahodand Lake, with time to paddle and picnic.
- Overnight
- Kalam
- Meals
- Breakfast, dinner
- Drive
- 3–4 hrs incl. jeep
Day 04
Kalam → Mingora
Down the valley, with a stop at the White Palace at Marghazar.
- Overnight
- Mingora
- Meals
- Breakfast, dinner
- Drive
- 3–4 hrs
Day 05
Mingora → Lahore
An easy morning, then home on the motorway.
- Overnight
- Home
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Drive
- 6–7 hrs
StartLahore
LahoreMingoraMalam JabbaBahrainKalamMahodand
Schematic · roads simplified
What the price includes
Included
Hotels
4 nights in 3-star hotels with gardens, twin sharing
Breakfast and dinner
Day 1 dinner to Day 5 breakfast
Transport
Air-conditioned coaster from Lahore and back
Guide
Tour guide throughout the trip
Jeeps
Jeeps to Mahodand Lake and back
Not included
Lunch
We stop at good places; you pay as you go
Personal expenses
Snacks, shopping, laundry, tips
Entry tickets
The Malam Jabba chairlift and the White Palace
Where you’ll stay each night
Night 1 · Malam Jabba
Hotel in Malam Jabba
3-star · mountain view · twin sharing
Nights 2–3 · Kalam
Hotel in Kalam
3-star · by the river · twin sharing
Night 4 · Mingora
Hotel in Mingora
3-star · garden · twin sharing
All rooms are twin sharing as standard. Triple and quad rooms cost less per person (see below).
Upcoming departures and prices
- 5–9 Jun
9 of 18 seats left
PKR 52,000
- 3–7 Jul
18 of 18 seats left
PKR 52,000
Room sharing
- Twin sharingBase price · 2 per room
- PKR 52,000
- Triple sharing3 per room
- PKR 48,500
- Quad sharing4 per room · good for families
- PKR 46,000
Prices are per person. Children under 5 share their parents’ room free.
What travellers said after this trip
4.8 average · 96 reviews
“The tour host messaged us before sunrise on the day we left, and kept checking in the whole way. My parents felt looked after.”
Hold your seats with a 30% advance
Or message us first. Most families plan this trip with us on WhatsApp.
- DTS licence
- No. [DTS licence number]
- Departs from
- [Pickup point], Lahore
- We accept
- Cash · Bank transfer
Questions people ask before booking
Is it safe to travel to Swat?
Swat has been a busy family holiday valley for years. We travel the main roads, stay in established hotels and follow local advice; if anything changes before your date, we tell you on WhatsApp.
Is the trip suitable for toddlers?
Yes. The longest drive is the first day, with a long lunch stop. Bring what your child needs for the road, and tell us their ages so we can plan the stops.
How do payment and the advance work?
Pay a 30% advance to confirm your seats, by cash or bank transfer. The balance is due 7 days before departure. You get a receipt on WhatsApp for every payment.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Cancel 14 or more days before departure for a full refund of your advance. Between 7 and 13 days, 50% is refunded. Within 7 days the advance is non-refundable. If we cancel a departure, you get a full refund or a free move to another date.
Can we travel with children?
Yes. Children aged 5 and over count as travellers; younger children share their parents’ room free. Tell us their ages when you book and we’ll plan the stops around them.
