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Neelum Valley, AJK

4.7 (3 reviews)
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Neelum Valley, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad
Today: 06:00 – 20:00
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Place Overview
Place Type
Valley
Province / Region
Azad Jammu & Kashmir
Altitude
1400 meters
Distance from Nearest City
45 km
Nearest Major City
Muzaffarabad (45 km)
Famous For
Ratti Gali Lake (3,700m), Kutton trout farms, Keran two-river confluence, Kel village, 250 km scenic valley, Sharda ancient university
Visiting Info
Best Season to Visit
May to September
Entry Fee (Local)
0 PKR
Visiting Hours
Open all day
Time Needed
3+ days
Accessibility
Road Accessibility
Paved Road (Car)
Trek Difficulty
Moderate (Some Climb)
Nearest Airport
Islamabad International Airport – 145 km
Historical & Scientific
Built / Established Year
Ancient (Sharda University dates to 6th century BCE)
Area
3621 sq km

Additional Facilities

Ratti Gali Lake (3,700m)
Kutton Trout Fishing & Farms
Keran Two Rivers Confluence
Kel Village & Shounter Pass
Sharda Ancient University Ruins
Dawarian Suspension Bridges
AJK Checkpoint (Permit Required)

Services & Pricing

Ratti Gali Lake Trek (2 days) Available
PKR 10,000 – 18,000

Kel → Ratti Gali Lake, camping + guide

Neelum Valley Drive Tour Available
PKR 20,000 – 35,000

Muzaffarabad → Kel + all stops, 3 days

Trout Fishing at Kutton Available
PKR 2,000 – 4,000

Full day, equipment provided, guide

Horse Riding at Kel Meadows Available
PKR 1,000 – 2,000

Alpine meadow ride, 1–2 hours

AJK Entry Permit (if needed) Available
PKR 500 – 1,000

Facilitation for non-resident permit

Facilities & Amenities

Guided Tours Available
Camping Allowed
Photography Allowed
Trekking / Hiking Trails
Horse / Pony Riding
Accommodation Nearby
Food & Restaurants Nearby
Restrooms Available
Souvenir Shop
Free Entry
Night Stay Possible
Viewpoint / Lookout
Natural Lake / River
Forest / Wildlife Area

Customer Reviews

4.7
3 reviews

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Regular User
3 hours ago

Pakistan's most beautiful valley road

The 250 km drive through Neelum Valley is the most beautiful road I have ever been on. Dense forests, roaring rivers, waterfalls around every bend. Ratti Gali Lake at 3,700m is paradise. We camped there — woke to mist over the lake. Magical.

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Ali Hassan
3 hours ago

Undiscovered paradise of AJK

Most tourists don't reach beyond Keran but push all the way to Kel — the upper valley is extraordinary. Rainbow trout fresh from the river at Kutton is the best meal of your life. The locals are the most hospitable people I've ever met.

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Maria Siddiqui
3 hours ago

Worth the long drive from Islamabad

Left Islamabad at 4am, reached Neelum by 9am. Road condition is mostly good. The valley gets progressively more beautiful the further you go. Don't miss the Ratti Gali Lake if you have an extra day.

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Neelum Valley, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad
+92-5822-920000

Opening Hours

Monday 06:00 – 20:00
Tuesday 06:00 – 20:00
Wednesday 06:00 – 20:00
Thursday 06:00 – 20:00
Friday 06:00 – 20:00
Saturday 06:00 – 20:00
Sunday 06:00 – 20:00
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