Gabin Jabba (Pashto: ګبين جبه), which translates to Honey marshes in Pashto, is situated about 65 kilometers from Mingora along the Matta Sakhra road in the Swat Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan. This area in Swat Valley features lush meadows, dense forests, snow-covered mountains, mineral springs, and towering peaks. The elevation of Gabin Jabba is 2,582 meters (8,471 feet) above sea level.
The region is home to various medicinal plants, attracting researchers who conduct studies here. Honeybees thrive in this area, contributing to the Swat honey, which is renowned throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Furthermore, Gabin Jabba acts as a gateway to Daral Lake, located at an elevation of more than 500 meters above Gabin Jabba’s altitude.
It is sometimes known as the duplicate of Jargo Waterfall because of its similarities.
The entire path from the base to the summit is filled with the songs of numerous bird species. The Western Crowned Warblers, known for their melodious calls, are among the most prevalent. Additionally, species such as Variegated Laughingthrush, Blue Whistling Thrush, Eurasian Blackbird, Large-billed Crow, Long-tailed Minivet, Brownish-flanked Bush Warbler, Common Myna, and Jungle Myna inhabit the forested areas of the valley.
The cold, rocky river supports a significant population of Plumbeous Redstarts and Little Forktails.
