Neelum valley or district is the main tourist attraction of Azad Kashmir region in Pakistan. Neelum valley is also a border between Jammu Kashmir (Indian Occupied Kashmir). The main villages in the valley is Keran, Upper Neelum, Sharda, kel and taobat. Neelum valley is famous for lakes one of the biggest lake in the valley is Ratti Gali Lake accessible by jeep from Keran in Summers only. Neelum river which comes from Jammu Kashmir offers beautiful views of the valley which later on merge with Jehlum river at Muzaffarbad (The capital of Azad Kashmir). People of neelum speak Kashmiri language or Hindko Language. They are the most hospitable people in the region of Azad Kashmir. There are many hotels and resorts in Neelum Valley. According to current situation foreigners are not allowed to enter in Neelum district due to disputed land between India and Pakistan. Few parts of the valley is accessible all year but main attractions are only accessible in summers.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Karachi / Islamabad, Pakistan | |||||||||
| DEPARTURE / RETURN DATE (Karachi) | October 29, 2021 / November 07, 2021 | |||||||||
| DEPARTURE / RETURN DATE (Islamabad) | October 31, 2021 / November 05, 2021 | |||||||||
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Day 1: Departure from Karachi
– Departure from Karachi 09:00 AM
– From Karachi Cantt station by Sir Syed train
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Day 2: Arrival Islamabad
– Pickup from railway station & Transfer to hotel.
– Overnight stay in Islamabad Premier Inn
– Dinner at Islamabad hotel at 9:00 PM
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Day 3: Islamabad to Sharda
– Departure for Sharda 5:00 AM
– Breakfast at Muzafarabad at The Loadge 9:00 AM
– Departure for Sharda 10:00 AM
– Visit of Dhani waterfall
– Visit of LOC Chilana sector
– Stopover at Keran Valley at 1:00 PM
– Arriaval Sharda 6:00 PM
– Overnight stay in Sharda
– Wadi Resort Sharda
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Day 4: Sharda to Taobat
– Breakfast call 7:00 AM
– Check out & Departure for Taobat on 4WD JEEP 8:00 AM
– Short Stays on the way to Taobat
– Arrival Taobat at 2:00 PM
– Free time to explore Taobat valley
– Overnight stay & Dinner
– Shabistan Guest House Taobat
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Day 5: Taobat to Arang Kel
– Breakfast call at 07:00 AM
– Departure for Kel at 8:00 AM
– Arrival Kel at 12:00 PM
– Start hiking towards Arang Kel at 12:00 PM
– Visit of Arang Kel
– Stopover at Kel Seri Waterfall for pictures
– Back to Sharda in the evening
– Live BBQ
– Overnight stay in Sharda Wadi Resort
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Day 6: Rest Day at Sharda
– Free day/ rest day at Sharda / Valley Walk
– Exploration of Kishan Ghati/Medan/ Sharda University
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Day 7: Ratii Gali Lake Exploration
– Breakfast call at 07:00 AM
– Departure for Ratti Gali Lake 08:00 AM
– Move to Ratti Gali on Jeeps from Dewarian
– Free time to explore Ratti Gali
– Returrn to Keran/ Upper Neelum
– Hotel check in Keran/ Upper Neelum
– Overnight stay in Keran/ Upper Neelum
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Day 8: Keran to Islamabad
– Breakfast call at 08:00 AM
– Departure for Islamabad at 09:00 AM
– Stopover at Kuttan Water Fall
– Stopover at Kashmir Water fall
– Arrival Islamabad at 06:00 PM
– Overnight stay & Dinner at Islamabad hotel
– Dinner in Islamabad (For KHI members only)
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Day 9: Departure for Karachi
– Breakfast call 09:00 AM
– Departure for Rawalpindi station 12:00 PM
– Departure for Karachi 01:30 PM by Sir Sayed Train
𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: Members going by air will travel by any morning flight from Islamabad to Karachi.
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Day 10: Karachi Arrival
– Arrival at Karachi Cantt station 12:00 PM
– End of Tour
