AZAD KASHMIR TRAVEL GUIDE
The Valleys, Lakes and Hill Towns of Azad Kashmir
The Valleys, Lakes and Hill Towns of Azad Kashmir
Azad Kashmir is one of the most beautiful regions of Pakistan — green valleys, snow-capped mountains, clear rivers and lakes, and welcoming people. It is less commercial than many tourist areas, so its valleys still feel natural and peaceful.
Whether you are planning a family holiday, a honeymoon or a budget-friendly trip, Azad Kashmir has something for every traveller: riverside stays in Neelum Valley, quiet wooden villages in Leepa, lakes and pine forests around Rawalakot, and the hilltop views of Pir Chinasi above Muzaffarabad.
Things to Do in Azad Kashmir
- Hike to meadows and viewpoints such as Arang Kel and Toli Pir
- Camp beside rivers and lakes in summer
- Try trout fishing in Neelum Valley
- Go boating on Banjosa Lake near Rawalakot
- Photograph waterfalls, wooden villages and snow-capped peaks
Getting There
Most trips start in Islamabad. The road climbs through Murree and enters Azad Kashmir at Kohala, reaching Muzaffarabad in about 3 to 4 hours. From the capital, roads lead north into Neelum Valley, east along the Jhelum River towards Leepa Valley, and south to Bagh and Rawalakot.
Is Azad Kashmir Safe to Visit?
Yes. Azad Kashmir is generally safe for tourists, and the local people are welcoming. The main risk is the weather: heavy monsoon rain between July and September can block roads with landslides, so check the forecast before heading into the mountains.
Plan Your Trip
See our Azad Kashmir tour packages — private trips with transport, hotels and an experienced driver — or rent a car with driver in Muzaffarabad. For more on the region, read our Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad and Pir Chinasi guides.
Places to See in Azad Kashmir
Muzaffarabad
The capital, where the Neelum and Jhelum rivers meet — the Red Fort, riverside views and Pir Chinasi above the city.
Pir Chinasi
A hilltop shrine with sweeping views over Muzaffarabad. An easy day trip, and snowy in winter.
Neelum Valley
The “Blue Gem” of Kashmir, stretching over 240 km — Kutton, Keran, Sharda, Kel, Arang Kel and Taobat.
Leepa Valley
Wooden houses, apple orchards and terraced fields around Leepa village, Reshian and Dao Khan.
Chikar
A green hill valley a short drive from Muzaffarabad, with Zilzaal Lake reflecting the surrounding mountains.
Rawalakot and Banjosa
Banjosa Lake, Toli Pir and the Poonch River — boating, hiking and picnics among pine forests.
Best Time to Visit Azad Kashmir
Spring greenery and flowers in the lower valleys. Higher spots like Leepa and upper Neelum may still have snow.
Green valleys, full rivers and waterfalls — the main season for family trips. Check the weather, as heavy monsoon rain can block roads.
Clear skies, cooler days and fewer crowds once the monsoon ends.
Snow in Leepa, Pir Chinasi and Neelum Valley — the time for snow lovers, though some high roads close.
Azad Kashmir Tour Packages
3 Days Muzaffarabad Corporate Tour Package
Islamabad → Murree → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Neelum Valley → Muzaffarabad → Islamabad
3 Days Budget Neelum Valley Honeymoon Package
Islamabad → Muzaffarabad → Keran → Sharda → Kel → Kutton → Islamabad
2 Nights 3 Days Neelum Valley Family Tour Package
Islamabad → Muzaffarabad → Kutton → Keran → Upper Neelum → Dulai → Islamabad
3 Days Keran And Upper Neelum Tour Package
Islamabad → Murree → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Keran → Upper Neelum → Kutton → Islamabad
3 Days Neelum Valley Tour Package
Islamabad → Murree → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Kutton → Keran → Sharda → Islamabad
3 Days Muzaffarabad And Keran Tour From Islamabad
Islamabad → Murree → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Keran → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Islamabad
4 Days Ratti Gali Lake Tour Package
Islamabad → Murree → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Keran → Ratti Gali Lake → Keran → Muzaffarabad → Islamabad
4 Days Baboon Valley And Kel Tour Package
Islamabad → Muzaffarabad → Keran → Baboon Valley → Keran → Sharda → Kel → Kutton → Islamabad
4 Days Ratti Gali Honeymoon Package
Islamabad → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Keran → Ratti Gali Lake → Keran → Kutton → Muzaffarabad → Islamabad
5 Days Muzaffarabad & Shogran Tour Package
Islamabad → Murree → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Neelum Valley → Mansehra → Balakot → Kiwai → Shogran → Siri Paye → Islamabad
3 Nights 4 Days Neelum Valley Family Tour Package
Islamabad → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Kutton → Keran → Upper Neelum → Islamabad
5 Days Murree, Nathia Gali & Muzaffarabad Tour Package
Islamabad → Murree → Nathia Gali → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Neelum Valley → Muzaffarabad → Islamabad
4 Nights 5 Days Neelum Valley Family Tour Package
Islamabad → Dulai → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Keran → Sharda → Kel → Arang Kel → Kutton → Islamabad
5 Days Neelum Valley Economy Honeymoon Package
Islamabad → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Keran → Upper Neelum → Sharda → Kutton → Islamabad
5 Days Murree, Nathia Gali & Neelum Valley Tour Package
Islamabad → Murree → Nathia Gali → Muzaffarabad → Keran → Sharda → Kutton → Kohala → Islamabad
5 Nights 6 Days Neelum Valley Family Tour Package
Islamabad → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Sharda → Kel → Arang Kel → Taobat → Kutton → Islamabad
5 Days Muzaffarabad Tour Package
Islamabad → Murree → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Neelum Valley → Muzaffarabad → Dhirkot → Islamabad
6 Days Baboon Valley And Arang Kel Tour Package
Islamabad → Muzaffarabad → Keran → Baboon Valley → Sharda → Kel → Arang Kel → Kutton → Islamabad
6 Nights 7 Days Neelum Valley Family Tour Package
Islamabad → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Sharda → Kel → Arang Kel → Taobat → Keran → Upper Neelum → Kutton → Islamabad
4 Days Neelum Valley Deluxe Honeymoon Package
Islamabad → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Kutton → Keran → Upper Neelum → Sharda → Keran → Islamabad
7 Days Muzaffarabad And Chikar Tour Package
Islamabad → Murree → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Chinari → Chikar → Daokhan → Leepa → Pir Chinasi → Dhirkot → Islamabad
7 Days Economy Neelum Valley Tour Package
Islamabad → Murree → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Kutton → Keran → Sharda → Kel → Taobat → Keran → Islamabad
6 Days Leepa Valley And Chikar Tour Package
Islamabad → Murree → Kohala → Dhirkot → Muzaffarabad → Chinari → Daokhan → Leepa → Chikar → Muzaffarabad → Islamabad
7 Nights 8 Days Neelum Valley Family Tour Package
Islamabad → Dulai → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Keran → Kel → Arang Kel → Taobat → Sharda → Upper Neelum → Kutton → Muzaffarabad → Islamabad
7 Days Arang Kel And Taobat Tour Package
Islamabad → Muzaffarabad → Kutton → Keran → Sharda → Kel → Arang Kel → Taobat → Keran → Islamabad
7 Days Taobat Neelum Valley Tour Package From Karachi
Islamabad → Muzaffarabad → Kutton → Keran → Sharda → Kel → Arang Kel → Taobat → Keran → Islamabad
7 Days Ratti Gali And Taobat Neelum Valley Tour Package
Islamabad → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Keran → Ratti Gali Lake → Sharda → Kel → Taobat → Kutton → Islamabad
4 Days Neelum Valley Luxury Honeymoon Package
Islamabad → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Keran → Sharda → Kutton → Islamabad
7 Days Muzaffarabad And Neelum Valley Tour Package
Islamabad → Murree → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Keran → Sharda → Kel → Kutton → Muzaffarabad → Dhirkot → Islamabad
7 Days Summer Holidays Neelum Valley Tour Package
Islamabad → Murree → Kohala → Dhirkot → Muzaffarabad → Keran → Upper Neelum → Sharda → Taobat → Kel → Arang Kel → Kutton → Islamabad
4 Days Baboon Valley & Sharda Honeymoon Package
Islamabad → Muzaffarabad → Keran → Baboon Valley → Keran → Sharda → Kutton → Islamabad
7 Days Azad Kashmir Tour Package
Islamabad → Muzaffarabad → Kutton → Keran → Sharda → Muzaffarabad → Chinari → Daokhan → Leepa → Chikar → Rawalakot → Islamabad
8 Nights 9 Days Neelum Valley Family Tour Package
Islamabad → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Keran → Kel → Arang Kel → Taobat → Sharda → Kutton → Muzaffarabad → Islamabad
9 Nights 10 Days Neelum Valley Family Tour Package
Islamabad → Murree → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Kutton → Sharda → Kel → Arang Kel → Taobat → Keran → Islamabad
6 Days Neelum Valley Deluxe Tour Package
Islamabad → Murree → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Keran → Upper Neelum → Sharda → Kel → Taobat → Kutton → Islamabad
5 Days Luxury Jhelum Valley Tour Package
Islamabad → Murree → Kohala → Dhirkot → Muzaffarabad → Chinari → Daokhan → Chikar → Rawalakot → Islamabad
5 Days Sharda & Arang Kel Luxury Honeymoon Package
Islamabad → Muzaffarabad → Keran → Sharda → Kel → Arang Kel → Kutton → Islamabad
10 Days Neelum Valley Private Tour Package From Karachi
Islamabad → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Keran → Sharda → Kel → Taobat → Sharda → Upper Neelum → Kutton → Muzaffarabad → Islamabad
6 Days Neelum Valley Premium Honeymoon Package
Islamabad → Kohala → Muzaffarabad → Pir Chinasi → Keran → Upper Neelum → Sharda → Kel → Taobat → Kutton → Islamabad
12 Days Azad Kashmir Tour Package
Islamabad → Dhirkot → Muzaffarabad → Keran → Sharda → Taobat → Keran → Chinari → Daokhan → Leepa → Chikar → Rawalakot → Islamabad