Kashmir

Our Kashmir Tour follows the Neelum Valley Road, which runs parallel to Neelum River. The entire journey dovetails between the serenity of high mountains on one side and a deep river on the other in addition to dozens of waterfalls. The road twists and turns, running alongside the river at some places and at an elevation of several hundred meters at others. The road can be bumpy in places and a 4×4 is required for the latter part of the journey. However, these small inconveniences do not take away from the sheer beauty and evolving panoramic views on offer throughout the route.

The Kashmir Tour begins from Islamabad for a duration of 7 days. The scenery and beauty on offer through the entire route is breathtaking! Your Guide will meet and greet you at the pre-agreed meeting point and hold a group briefing on the tour itinerary, health & safety guidelines and other paperwork. The first stop will be to check-in at a luxury hotel in Muzaffarabad, have refreshments followed by a trip to the Pir Chinasi Hill Point (2900m). Return to Muzaffarabad hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast we will continue the Kashmir Tour by following the winding Neelum River through to Kutton for the next overnight stay. On route there shall be plenty of refreshment stops at waterfall and tourist spots.

Following breakfast, the tour shall work towards Arang Kel via Keran (Neelum River acts as a natural border between Pakistan and India-only 40 feet across, Sharda River Point and historic Peeth Temple. Upon arriving in Kel, a cable ride is used to cross the river, followed by a 45 minute trek to the peak at Arang Kel.

Local delicacy breakfast shall be served and the next morning spent on exploring the local shops, peaks, streams. The afternoon shall see the tour return to Kel to follow the winding road up to the final destination of Taobat. Upon arrival and check-in at the hotel, the evening meal shall involve local entertainment and wild trout for dinner.

The next day shall be spent free to relax upon the Taobat plateau enjoying sightseeing, trekking, engaging in local customs and traditions.

The return journey shall undertake long driving spells with regular breaks for refreshments and photo opportunities. The first part of the return shall take us from Taobat to Muzaffarabad, although only 230km, the journey shall take over 8 hours. Following the overnight stay at Muzaffarabad, we shall depart for Islamabad stopping for lunch at the infamous Murree Hill Point (2300m). We shall return to Islamabad in the evening and conclude the tour.

Good To Know

Country

Pakistan

Visa Requirements

Visa in needed

Languages spoken

Urdu, English

Currency used

Pak Rupee, Pounds, Dollars

Area (km2)

9.8 million km2

Kashmir has a long history of being run independantly,
Unlike the mountain ranges in the West of the country which are quire dry and void of vegetation. Kashmir is the opposite. It is a very fertile land with luscious green valleys and plenty of rain throughout the year.
It is home to leopards, snow leopards, deer and myna
At certain places, the Indian border is only a few tens of feet away and Indian Kshmiris can clearly be seen going about their daily chores.
It is famous for Intricate hand-made ornaments
Renowned for Kashmir’s Pashmina Shawls
Kashmir offers a unique taste of cuisine, and is renowned through the land. Dishes such as Kashmiri Pulao, Dum Aloo and Rogan Gosh have been exported far from Kashmir.
Another favourite is Kashmiri tea (pink Tea, a blend of nuts milk and several spices which leaves a unique lasting taste.
The best time to visit is during the early spring to the late autumn months, spanning from March to October.

Travel Tips

The best time to experience the lush green scenery of Kashmir and the Neelum Valley in pleasant weather is from March to October.
The clear skies in the Neelam Valley make it an ideal spot for stargazing. Bring a telescope or a stargazing app on your smartphone to fully appreciate the celestial beauty of the night sky.
Enjoy local cultural events to experience the traditional celebrations and fun.
Enhance your Kashmir experience by camping at one of the plateaus at the foothills of mountains on all sides. near one of the serene lakes or in the surrounding valleys.
If visiting during the warmer months, explore water sports options on the lakes and by the rivers, such as kayaking or Jet-Skiing.
Bring warm clothes with you to keep yourself safe from temperature changes.