Neelum Valley


Neelum Valley is a 200 km long bow-shaped thick forested region in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is named after the Neelam river, which flows through the length of the valley.

The valley is situated in the north-east of Muzaffarabad, running parallel to Kaghan Valley. The two valleys are only separated by snow-covered peaks, some over 4,000 meters (13,000 ft) above sea level.

Accessibility :

The valley is connected from Muzaffarabad by Neelam road, which leads up to Kel. Muzaffarabad is 6 hr journey from Pakistan's capital Islamabad through Abbottaba









d,KPK. The road condition from Muzaffarabad to Athmuqam is very good and suitable for any kind of transport. From Keran to Kel road condition is not well and not suitable for low floor vehicles. In winters road onward Keran block due to heavy snowfall and it is very difficult to reach upper parts of the valley.

Vans serve is only Muzaffarabad to Athmuqam after every 30 minutes. Buses run daily between Muzaffarabad and Kel in good weather. Jeeps and horses are available to reach remote areas of the valley.

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