Shaheed Gali
Situated at the height of 1640 meters above sea level at a distance of about 16 kilometers westward from Muzaffarabad. From Shaheed Gali a trek of 4 Kms leads towards a spot namely "Sri Kot". A tourist is bound to be fascinated by the serenity for the backdrop of the area. A tourist Rest House is available for accommodation at Shaheed Gali.
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located in east of Muzaffarabad. Due to its scenic beauty, velvet green plateaus and wonderful climate, it is visited by many local tourists. The view of the summit of the mountain peaks spell bounds a tourist. It is also the shrine of Saint Shah Hussain Bukhari where Devotees take pilgrimage to rejuvenate. The adjacent Pirchinassi, phawna da Danna and the areas in the bottom of Pirchinassi are also worth seen and ideal for hiking, trekking and camping activities. Kashmir Tourism Department has also constructed a tourist lodge at Saran.
Leepa Valley
This is the most fascinating valley in Azad Kashmir. A fair-weather road branches off for Leepa from Naile 45 Km from Muzaffarabad, climbs over Reshian Gali at 3200m high and then descends into the Leepa Valley. It spell-bounds everyone who visists this valley. Dao Khan is well recognized for its natural beauty and renowned for its calm and peaceful atomsphere. Deep in the heart of the valley lies Leepa village at 1921m above sea-level. Its lush green river fields in summer and typical wooden Kashmiri houses present a wonderful view. Walnut, apples, cherries and honey of Leepa are very popular.
Note: Leepa valley is not open to foreigners as it is the subject of random firing and shelling by Indian troops from across the Cease-Fire-Line. Some villages in this valley cannot even cultivate their land because of indiscriminate firing.
1-Athmuqam
Situated at a height of 1371m, it is the sub-divisional headquarters of the area. An attractive place known for its variety of fruit. All necessary facilities viz bazaar, post office, banks, hospital, telephone exchange are present.
Neelum - at a distance of about 9 Km from Athmuqam, Neelum is situated on the right bank of the river Neelum at 1524m above sea-level with facinating scenery.The panaromic lush green valley is profound in fruit and wildlife.
2-Sharda - a breath-taking green spot at an altitude of 1981m. Shardi and Nardi are two mountain peaks overlooking the valley, reputedly named after legendary princess Sharda. It has a captivating landscape with numerous springs and hill-sides covered with trees. On the right bank, opposite Sharda, the Neelum is joined by the Surgan Nallah along which a track leads to Nurinar Pass and through it to the Kaghan Valley. Ruins of an old Buddhist University can also be found in Sharda.
3- Kel - a small valley situated at a height of 2097m. This is an another picturesque place in the Neelum Valley. The Shounter Nallah joins river Neelum at this place and leads to Gilgit Agency (Northern Areas) over the Shandur Pass at 4420m. Left for Tao But,
Patikka
Located at a distance of 19 Km from Muzaffarabad, is a gateway to Neelum valley. There is also A mini zoo and a fish hatchery. Tourism Department has constructed a Tourist Rest House here, which is very popular among tourists.
Chehla Bridge
Subri (Langarpura) Lake
Kundle Shahi is 74 Kms from Muzaffarabad. Here, silvery stream joins river Neelum, where trout fish is found abundantly.
Chikkar is a beautiful summer station at a distance of 46 Kms from Muzaffarabad on top of the mountain. The outstanding features of this beautiful place are its climate and sceneries. 10 Kms from Chikkar is another worth seen hill station in the middle of dense green pine forests and is linked by a fair weather road.
Muzaffarabad can be visited for different activities like hiking, trekking and camping at the foothills regions of the Pir Chinassi, Saran, Sun Bun, Muskhi, Sakki and Jarran.
Try kashmiri Pink Tea. You can take Kashmiri Kulcha as snack. Kashmiri Kulcha is different from Kulcha sold in Lahore or Gujranwala.
If you have time try typical Kashmri Dishes like Goshtawa etc but its hard to find real one. Shaheed Gali
Situated at the height of 1640 meters above sea level at a distance of about 16 kilometers westward from Muzaffarabad. From Shaheed Gali a trek of 4 Kms leads towards a spot namely "Sri Kot". A tourist is bound to be fascinated by the serenity for the backdrop of the area. A tourist Rest House is available for accommodation at Shaheed Gali.
Pir Chinassi-1
KEREN-2
KEL-3
UPPER NELUM –
ZIA/ KHWAJA RAEES 0346-5160924/0300-5154292
located in east of Muzaffarabad. Due to its scenic beauty, velvet green plateaus and wonderful climate, it is visited by many local tourists. The view of the summit of the mountain peaks spell bounds a tourist. It is also the shrine of Saint Shah Hussain Bukhari where Devotees take pilgrimage to rejuvenate. The adjacent Pirchinassi, phawna da Danna and the areas in the bottom of Pirchinassi are also worth seen and ideal for hiking, trekking and camping activities. Kashmir Tourism Department has also constructed a tourist lodge at Saran.
Leepa Valley
This is the most fascinating valley in Azad Kashmir. A fair-weather road branches off for Leepa from Naile 45 Km from Muzaffarabad, climbs over Reshian Gali at 3200m high and then descends into the Leepa Valley. It spell-bounds everyone who visists this valley. Dao Khan is well recognized for its natural beauty and renowned for its calm and peaceful atomsphere. Deep in the heart of the valley lies Leepa village at 1921m above sea-level. Its lush green river fields in summer and typical wooden Kashmiri houses present a wonderful view. Walnut, apples, cherries and honey of Leepa are very popular.
Note: Leepa valley is not open to foreigners as it is the subject of random firing and shelling by Indian troops from across the Cease-Fire-Line. Some villages in this valley cannot even cultivate their land because of indiscriminate firing.
1-Athmuqam
Situated at a height of 1371m, it is the sub-divisional headquarters of the area. An attractive place known for its variety of fruit. All necessary facilities viz bazaar, post office, banks, hospital, telephone exchange are present.
Neelum - at a distance of about 9 Km from Athmuqam, Neelum is situated on the right bank of the river Neelum at 1524m above sea-level with facinating scenery.The panaromic lush green valley is profound in fruit and wildlife.
2-Sharda - a breath-taking green spot at an altitude of 1981m. Shardi and Nardi are two mountain peaks overlooking the valley, reputedly named after legendary princess Sharda. It has a captivating landscape with numerous springs and hill-sides covered with trees. On the right bank, opposite Sharda, the Neelum is joined by the Surgan Nallah along which a track leads to Nurinar Pass and through it to the Kaghan Valley. Ruins of an old Buddhist University can also be found in Sharda.
3- Kel - a small valley situated at a height of 2097m. This is an another picturesque place in the Neelum Valley. The Shounter Nallah joins river Neelum at this place and leads to Gilgit Agency (Northern Areas) over the Shandur Pass at 4420m. Left for Tao But,
Patikka
Located at a distance of 19 Km from Muzaffarabad, is a gateway to Neelum valley. There is also A mini zoo and a fish hatchery. Tourism Department has constructed a Tourist Rest House here, which is very popular among tourists.
Chehla Bridge
Subri (Langarpura) Lake
Kundle Shahi is 74 Kms from Muzaffarabad. Here, silvery stream joins river Neelum, where trout fish is found abundantly.
Chikkar is a beautiful summer station at a distance of 46 Kms from Muzaffarabad on top of the mountain. The outstanding features of this beautiful place are its climate and sceneries. 10 Kms from Chikkar is another worth seen hill station in the middle of dense green pine forests and is linked by a fair weather road.
Muzaffarabad can be visited for different activities like hiking, trekking and camping at the foothills regions of the Pir Chinassi, Saran, Sun Bun, Muskhi, Sakki and Jarran.
Try kashmiri Pink Tea. You can take Kashmiri Kulcha as snack. Kashmiri Kulcha is different from Kulcha sold in Lahore or Gujranwala.
If you have time try typical Kashmri Dishes like Goshtawa etc but its hard to find real one.