U have to go Ultimately to Muzaffarabad for going onward to Neelum.
You can go Muzaffarabad via Deena, Mangla, Mirpur or any other route.
But for muzaffarabad best route is Rawalpindi, Murree Expressway kohala.
I have visited in 13-14 October to Neelum Valley. I visited upto Taobutt. I travelled on the Tiyara Bus starting from Muzaffarabad General Bus Stand and goes to Kel. which took 11 hours . These buses ply daily 8-10 times wherein last time is 8.30pm at nite and reach Kel. (last destination). From Kel you can take public jeeps upto Taobutt(Fair 200 Rupees one way. 3.30hours, 50 Km).
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