MINGORA: Tourists have thronged the Malam Jabba Ski Resort after the winter season’s first snowfall.

The visitors, including women, are seen skiing, sliding, snow-tubing, ice-skating, and riding a chairlift to the snow-covered peak.

Ahmad Raza of Lahore said Malam Jabba was his ‘dream tourist place’ in both summer and winter seasons but the local mountains when covered by snow charmed his heart more.

“I along with friends hiked up to the peak amid heavy snow, which is the most memorable adventure of my life,” he told Dawn.

Other adventure seekers said Malam Jabba was a multi-fun tourist resort, where visitors not only enjoyed the serenity of the gorgeous landscape bathed in white but also participated in the winter sport activities.

“For the first time in life, I’ve come to such an enchanting place all covered by snow. I’d seen snowfall and snow-capped landscape only on TV but this time around, I have experienced all that by myself. It’s all amazing,” said Ihtesham of Rawalpindi.

He said the chairlift ride amid piles of snow was wonderful.

Many, who had visited Malam Jabba earlier too, said the hill station gave a spectacular view in the summer season and had its own charm but the snowy view in the winter season was simply magical and matchless.

“Today, we made limitless fun in snowy spots. I don’t like to leave such a beautiful place. I’ve captured Malam Jabba’s magical scenes and will share them on our social media pages,” said Shazia of Islamabad, who was accompanied by Irum and other friends.

Published in Dawn, December 28th, 2019