Ratti Gali Lake

The Ratti Gali Lake is an alpine glacial lake which is located in Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan at the altitude of 12,130 feet (3,700 m). The lake is fed by the surrounding glacier waters of the mountains.

The lake is accessible from Dowarian by an unmetalled 19 kilometers (12 mi) road cum hiking trek through breath-taking sites. Dowarian is the base camp to this lake.

Rati Gali Lake

Rati GAli Lake

Keran & Upper Neelum - at a distance of about 91 Km (3 Hours Drive) from Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir & 7 Hours Drive from Islamabad, Keran and Upper Neelum is situated on the right bank of the river Neelum at 1524m above sea level with fascinating scenery. The panoramic lush green valley is profound in fruit and wildlife. There is beautiful and comfortable luxurious motels called Keran Resort. Visit Neelum Valley for Keran Resort / Neelum Valley Hotels.

Athmuqam:

Athmuqam  is a town about 7 kilometres from kundal shahi and 73 kilometer from muzaffarabad,  Azad Kashmir, . It is the headquarters of Neelum District. 

The town is accessible by Neelum road from Muzaffarabad. All the basic necessities of life are available there. There is a market and post office. Banks, hospital and telephone exchanges are also present. A number of guest Houses for accommodating visitors and Tourists.

University of AJK Neelum campus is also located in the town having departments of Computer Science, Geology and English. 

Athmuqam neelum river

Jagran:

 Jagran Nallah (stream) has vital role in the founding of its landscape beauty and charm which reveals the richness of the valley. Jagran Nallah’s water adding unusual character on the side lane of a Tourists Resort, while rushing downwards all the way apparently looking a small river. Under the shades of the mighty snow-clad mountains the river is freezing cold. The melting snow of these sky heights beautifies into Jagran Nallah which is also known for trout fishing. The melting snow of these sky heights beautifies into Jagran Nallah which is also known for trout fishing.

Kutton

10 kilometers away from Kundal Shahi a road going west follows the Jagran Nallah mounts up to Kutton. AJK Tourism department has developed rest houses in very economical rents. Fisher department has several hatcheries for trout production. Heavy snow followed by extremely cold breeze in winter whereas it remained cool and charming in summer season.

Kundal Shahi

 After 74 kilometers drive from Muzzaffarabad, Kundal Shahi appears nearby Authmuqam. After 74 kilometers drive from Muzzaffarabad, Kundal Shahi appears nearby Authmuqam. A market with all necessary commodities for daily life. Jagran Valley can be reached from here

Patika

Patika a sagging town at the gateway of Neelum Valley. It is pretty suitable for the first journey break towards valley. The town has a modest bazaar with day-to-day activity provided with essential items. Water falls, running streams, water channels across the Patika village present a beautiful scene. The rhythmic flow of milky-white waterfalls and calm atmosphere covered into lush green fields absorbs the visitors. 

Via Rawalpindi – Muzaffarabad

A newly built road makes approach easy to one of the most beautiful valley of Azad Kashmir. The road is built upto Dowarian whereas remaining part is yet to built. Roaring Neelum river runs parallel to road throughout the valley, makes scenic views with lush green mountains on both sides.

Rawalpindi – Muzaffarabad (138 kms), Muzaffarabad – Athmuqam (84 Kms), Jagran(100 Kms, a road goes up towards jagran from Kundal Shahi), Keran (93 Kms), Sharda (140 Kms), Kel (160 Kms), Taobutt (221 Kms)

A regular bus and wagon service from Muzaffarabad to Kel is available. Couple of Air conditioned coaches served in a day. Road upto Dowarian is well and can be accessed by 800 CC cars but remaining journey needs four wheel vehicle.

Location:

About 240 km long picturesque deeply forested, dipped in beauty Neelum Valley is located to the north and northeast of Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. The Valley runs parallel to Kaghan Valley, only snow-covered peaks separate both valleys. Neelum Valley represents excellent scenery, panoramic views, springs, waterfalls, enchanting streams, flowering trees and plants, towering green-hills, fast flowing noisy river, lush green forests, and attractive surroundings.
To escape hot plains during May to October Neelum Valley is best place to enjoy endurable temperature which remains in between 18°C to 30°C. Snow fall starts in upper areas in November usually. Newly constructed road runs halfway up the valley, and a 4WD track continues for much of the rest. From Muzaffarabad Buses and Wagons go to Athmaqam (least recognized town in valley), and passenger 4WDs go till Kel.

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