NEELUM
VALLEY:
Treat
yourself with a travel therapy, this is the best time of the year to connect
with nature. Get set to recharge your energy and make new memories with your
loved ones. Here are some of the best locations to visit and things to do in
Neelum Valley this vacation. So book your tour now.
Neelum
Valley is located in the north and northeast of Muzaffarabad. The valley is
separated from the Kaghan Valley by a 4000 meters high snow peak. Neelum Valley
is known as the paradise of Kashmir. The clear running water of streams in the
Neelum Valley are surrounded by the lush green thick forests and high hills
that attracts the attention of tourists.
The
two main way to reach to the valley is from Kaghan Valley and Noori Top. Neelum valley is about 128 kilometers from
Kaghan and it takes 3-4 hours to get there. You can reach to Noori Top from
Sharda which is 31 kilometers away and takes 2 hours. Noori Top is a high
altitude of 3700 meters that connects to Neelum and Kaghan. To reach to the top
you need to hire a jeep in order to climb the steep route and after you reach
the top it will further take 2.5-3 hours to reach Jalkhand, Naran which is 20
kilometers away and only accessible by jeep. Besides these two routes, there
are many other local routes to reach the valley.
The major attraction for tourists here is the pleasant climate, in winter everything covered in snow, and in summer tourist enjoys its beauty in the flourishing green forests. Moreover the valley is also famous of fishing. Some famous and beautiful places in Neelum Valley are:
A mesmerizing lake nestled amidst mountains that are snowcapped in winter and lush green in the months of May to October. It is located 18 kilometers away from Dawarian and connected by a jeep track.
Kel:
If
you travel 19 kilometers from Sharda you will enter the small valley of Kel. It
is 2097 meters high. This point connects the Shounter Nallah and Neelum River
which leads to the Gilgit Agency. Kel is a famous base camp for mountaineering
activities. To reach to other famous spots like the Shoather and Gurez valleys,
you need to hire a jeep or horses. For a beautiful resort of Arrang Kel you need
to hike for 2.5 hours from Kel.
Kutton:
The Jagran Valley, which has an altitude of 1530 meters above the sea level, gives a special charm to the beautiful landscape. It is 16 kilometers from Kundal Shahi and is accessible by road. A rest house is also available here for accommodation. The great mountain range of the Himalayas begins here. From here you can reach a very beautiful and breathtaking spot Baboon hill through jeep track.
Sharda:
The
spot is covered by dense green forest. It is located at an altitude of 1981
meter and 30 kilometers from Dawarian. The valley has two famous mountain peaks,
Shardi and Nardi. Sharda is also famous for its historical fort and small
bazaar. Sharda offers tourists all the basic facilities such as rest houses,
health services, hotels, post offices, and boating facilities.
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