List of tour places in Azad Kashmir
Azad Kashmir, also known as Azad Jammu and Kashmir, is a self governing territory, administrated by Pakistan. Jammu and Kashmir is divided among Pakistan and India by UN on the Line of Control. Both of the countries claims the entire state of Kashmir as their own but issue was still under the conflict between Pakistan and India since 1949.
It provides an inclusive collections of beautiful pictures of Azad Kashmir and all of the famous and attractive visiting places in it. Travel guide is also available to visit various cities or locations in Azad Kashmir.
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Azad Kashmir is an independent region with its own government and administration, but under the supervision and security of Pakistan. The state of Azad Jammu and Kashmir is controlled partly by Pakistan and India, whereas India has an illegal control of the occupied Kashmir. The dispute of Kashmir was discussed a number of times in the United Nations, but India is not willing to release the illegal occupation.
Kashmir is also known as heaven on earth, and it has most of the beautiful places in the world. Azad Kashmir, part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, is also the focal place for tourists.
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Arang Kel Neelum Valley
Hill StationsArang Kel is a small village near Kel and located on the hilltop at the distance of 2km on the height of 8,379 feet. It is just on the LOC, behind the mountain in front of you. There is no road to the village, so the only way to come here is a chairlift or hiking trek of two hours.
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Banjosa Lake
LakesBanjosa Lake is located at the distance of 20 km from Rawalakot in Azad Kashmir. It is an artificial lake at an altitude of 6,499 feet within the lush green grassland, deep fine forest and mountains, which make it more charming and attractive in view.
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Chitta Katha Lake
LakesChitta Katha Lake is situated in the Shounter valley in Sharda, Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir at an altitude of 13,500 feet on the foot of Mount Hari Parbat. Lake can be accessed from Kel to Domel Bala by Jeep hired from Kel, and then trekking for 5km.
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Gattian Lake
LakesGattian Lake is located near Kaghan Valley in Neelum Valley, Azad Kasmir, at an altitude of 12,000 feet above sea level. The lake is at the distance of 2 km from Ratti Gali Lake on its backside mountain. It is alphine glacier lake, and the main source of water of this lake is from the glaciers on surrounding mountains.
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Jhelum Valley
PlateausJhelum Valley, a 50 km long valley located on the Jhelum River within lush green mountains, is located in Hattian Bala District of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, which is 40km from Muzaffarabad. The important areas of Jhelum valley are Chinari, Chakothi, Chikkar, Garhi Dupatta, and Awan Patti.
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Kaschanatar
Hill StationsKaschanatar is located near LOC, next to Bhimber in Azad Kashmir, at a distance of 117 km from Islamabad at an altitude of 390 meters. The Himalayan ranges in this valley are low-lying foothills so local residents make the forms by carving for irrigating crops such as wheat and corn. The Chanar stream flows in the center of the valley and is the main source of water for irrigation and other usages. This valley has historical importance, as the area was remained in use by Mughal Emperors 200 years ago.
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Kel
Hill StationsKel is the most attractive and charming location for tourists at the altitude of 6,879 feet at a distance of 155 km from Muzaffarabad in Neelum Valley. It is the base camp to start your journey toward Taobat, Shounter Valley, Chitta Katha Lake, and Arang Kel.
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Keran
Hill StationsOn the bank of Neelum River and just on the LOC, there is a beautiful valley called Keran at the altitude of 5,000 feet. There is a splendid view of the Neelum River at this point and one can enjoy fishing there too. Upper Keran is more beautiful small village at the top, and you can have a clear view of mountain ranges in the Indian held Kashmir there.
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Leepa Valley
Hill StationsThe Valley is located at a distance of 105 km on metaled road from Muzaffarabad in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is an attractive place for tourists, situated on mountains covered with pine trees. It can be accessed from Muzaffarabad to Reshian which is at an altitude of 10500 feet at sea level and then a jeep must be hired to cover the remaining 38 km, descends into the valley at an altitude of 5500 feet at sea level. Tourist visits this valley to enjoy its splendid beauty. The overall valley is divided into Reshian, Leepa, Chananian, and Reshian Dao Khan.
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Mangla Dam
DamsThe Mangla Dam is the second-largest dam of Pakistan for the purpose of fulfilling the energy requirements of the country, located on the Jhelum River in the Mirpur District of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is also the 7th largest dam in the world.
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Pir Chinsai
Hill StationsPir Chinasi is a beautiful tourist spot situated in Muzaffarabad at the distance of 30 km on the top of hills at an altitude of 9,500 feet. There is a shire of a famous saint, Pir Hussain Shah Bukhari, on the top of the hill, that's why its name called as Pir Chinasi.
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Ratti Gali Lake
LakesThe Ratti Gali Lake is located in Neelum Valley at an altitude of 12,130 feet, it is also a glacial lake, as it is filled by the surrounding glacier waters.
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Red Fort
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Sharda Valley
Hill StationsSharda is a small hill station in the Neelum Valley and located at a distance of 136 km from Muzaffarabad at an altitude of 1,981 meters. It is one of the most beautiful valleys and is famous for its charming scenic attraction. Sharda Valley is located on the foot of two peaks, Sharda and Nardi. There are historical ruins of Hindu temples dedicated to the goddess Sharda. It remains a center point for Hinduism and Buddhism in the ninth century.
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Shounter Lake
LakesShounter Lake, a beautiful and attractive glacial lake, is located at an altitude of 10,200 feet in the Shounter Valley in Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir. The lake is enclosed within the snow-capped mountains, so the main source of its water is the glaciers on those surrounding hills. It can be accessed from Kel, you have to hire a jeep from there to access the lake.
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Shounter Valley
LakesShounter Valley is situated in the Neelum Vally Azad Kashmir. It can be accessed from Kel by using Jeep. This valley is normally covered with snow, so only available in few months of summer season. It is an ideal location for tourists who like trekking and camping.
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Spoon Lake
LakesSpoon Lake is situated in the Shounter valley in Azad Kashmir on Shouter Valley Road at the distance of 20 KM from Shouter Valley. Due to its spoon like shape, it is known as Spoon Lake. The main source of its water is surrounding glaciers, so it winter season it becomes the part of surrounding glaciers.
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Taobat
Hill StationsTaobat is located 39km from Kel and a lush green village in Neelum valley at the confluence of the Neelum River and Chhatri Nar. It is the last tourist resort in Azad Kashmir, at this point the Kishenganga River becomes the Neelum River.
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Toli Pir
Hill StationsToli Pir is a vast hilltop area situated at a distance of 30km from Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir at an altitude of 8,800 feet above sea level. It is the highest mountain top in this region so you get a bird's eye view of Bagh and Poonch Rivers from Toli Pir.
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