Many skiers and snowboarders are not aware of the top- skiing and snowboarding opportunities which Pakistan offers – however that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t do some research and jump on a plane to Pakistan with your skis or snowboard tied to your back.
Although skiing is in its infancy in Pakistan, there are numerous top-skiing spots that you can travel to. For a skiing enthusiast, Pakistan offers some fine skiing destinations with stunning scenic views within easy reach of airports, and exceptional skiing areas for tourists:
Naltar Valley Ski Resort
Two hours drive (40km) from Gilgit, located in a region of pine-forests and alpine meadows 10,000 feet above sea level and surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
Situated at under the Pakistan Airforce (PAF) base, the resort offers two ski slopes (400m and 600m). Note that prior permission is required from the air-force to visit the resort. Naltar Local man and International skier, Mohmmad Abbas, became the first ever-Pakistani skier to participate in the Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010.
Malam Jabba: Ski Resort
Sadly the popular of Malam Jabba resort (300 kilometres from Islamabad) which offered excellent skiing opportunities has been destroyed by bombing, but will hopefully be rebuilt soon.
Nathiagali Ski Resort
This hill skiing-resort is located in the lower Himalayan mountain range at an altitude of 8,205 feet (2501m). Nathiagali is about 32kms from Murree, which is an hour’s drive from the airport at Pakistan’s capital Islamabad.
The monsoon season From Mid April until September brings a lot of storms and very cold-weather, perfect for skiing.
If you’re considering a trip to Pakistan to go skiing or snowboarding, specialist skiing companies such as dedicated ski-travel agents Mushtaq Travels and Flights To Pakistan Cheap can help you organise your flights, transfers and accommodation as well as giving specialist advice on airport transfers and any money-saving deals which you may be eligible for when booking your ski-break.
