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Jabba Lake

Jabba Lake, an alpine glacial lake at about 4,280 m in the Ushu Valley above Kalam.

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Jabba Lake, also written Jaba and known as Jabba Zomalu, is an alpine glacial lake in the Ushu Valley of Swat Kohistan, at about 14,000 feet above sea level. It is one of the high lakes above Kalam, alongside Mahodand and Kundol.

Why go

  • ✦About 14,000 ft, above the treeline
  • ✦Glacier-fed water and mirror reflections
  • ✦In the Ushu Valley above Kalam

How to Reach

By jeep from Kalam into the Ushu Valley, then a trek. Go with a local guide.

Planning tip

Best Time to Visit, July to September.

Getting there, By jeep from Kalam into the Ushu Valley, then a trek. Go with a local guide.

Allow, A full day or overnight.

What to Do

◆Trek up from the Ushu Valley with a guide
◆Combine with Mahodand Lake
◆Camp in summer

Nearby

Straight-line distance from Jabba Lake, within 5 km.

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