Lahore to Kel (Azad Kashmir) - Need Sugesstion for Road Options

[khawaraliran]

Asslam o Aliakum
I intend to visit Neelam Valley, Azad Kashmir. My intended destinations are Kel and Sharda. To get an estimate of distance, road options and time, I opened google maps and provided input data from LAHORE to KEL. The google maps suggested an odd route. A screen shot is added herewith. The google maps suggests to go through NARAN - JALKHAND - SHARDA - KEL. It is not suggesting Neelam Valley road.

My Question:
If some one went to Sharda/Kel through NARAN - JALKHAND, kindly update about route and road conditions? Kindly further tell if any part of route is JEEP only.

Kindly accept my thanks and regards in advance.

[HanifBhatti]

Yes its an error in Google Maps, JALKHAND - SHARDA is jeepable road and dangerous too.

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[HanifBhatti]

JALKHAND - SHARDA is open only about 60 days a year, not advisable for week heart

[khawaraliran]

Thanks a lot Bhatti sb, I have just studied the info you shared. It is much useful also. Can you share current status of the region (weather), road conditions, etc?

[HanifBhatti]

Road condition till Kel is good, there was a landslide few days back but now its clear... Kel to Taobut is off roading.