Mahodand Lake by jeep from Kalam, and what the trip day looks like
A plain look at Mahodand Lake above Kalam, how the jeep day works and when the track is open.
Pakistan Travel Diaries
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Mahodand Lake lies 35 to 40 km above Kalam at close to 3,000 m, past Ushu Forest and Matiltan. It is a long lake with boats and trout stalls under snow peaks. Only local jeeps use the track, 2 to 3 hours each way, so it takes a full day.
The lake is usually snowbound until late May and the track closes again around late October. For that reason June to September is the safer window if the lake is the reason for your trip.
How it fits a group tour
On the 3 day group tours from Lahore, day 2 starts early for Kalam, then local jeeps run to Ushu Forest, Matiltan and Mahodand Lake. The evening is in Kalam Bazaar before the BBQ night in Bahrain. The jeep fare is not in the tour price, and the company gives you the current fare when you book.
Prices and booking
The standard group tour is PKR 15,000 per person and the luxury group tour is PKR 18,000. Children from 3 to 9 years pay PKR 10,500 or PKR 12,500, and under 3 is free. A 30 percent advance confirms seats, and you can learn more about the Swat tours on the company page.
