Neelam Valley: The Ornament of the State of Azad Jammu and Kashmir

A little recognized place Neelam Valley is located in Azad Kashmir and is also known as the ‘Heaven on Earth’ since it gives you the best of what nature has to offer; beautiful greenery, fresh water rivers, towering mountains etc. and this valley which is 144 kms long is one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Attractiveness of the Lot and Natural Charismas

The beauty of Neelam Valley can be labelled through its green pastures, lush green trees, and shining white snow covered mountains. The Neelam River flows through the valley which makes the place even more beautiful and chematizes the lively colours of the region.

Of all the beautiful places in Neelam Valley, one of the most beautiful places which is eye catching is Arang Kel. They christen this flourishing village as ‘The Pearl of Neelam’ as the houses are built on the elevated plateau thus providing a bird’s eye view which is picturesque to the extreme

Rich Antiquity and Nation

Apart from attractive landscape Neelam Valley is also depicted as region with history and culture. Due to its geographical location, the valley has been a melting point of different civilizations and cultures evident by the structures and relics around the valley... Also called Sharda Peeth, this is the location of an ancient archaeological site that experienced damage during a recent earthquake and which is situated near the town of Sharda; many history lovers and researchers visit this place for riveting ancient history.

Culture of Neelam Valley is as colorful as the ethnic dress of the people which is the result of follow traditions and customs for centuries. The people of the valley, basically of Kashmiri origin, are reputed for their hospitality and have a nice cultural setup. Melodies and rhythms, songs and dances, and hand-mades works of art open the way of life of the region to the interested tourists.

Journey and Examination

This valley is especially a heaven for the adventure lovers as it still holds a lot unexplored for tourists. The area around the valley is appropriate for hiking, camping, and even fishing. Fishing is also available in the Neelam River which is very clean and fishing favorite fish like trout is possible.

The wildlife and rich vegetation in the valley is an added attraction for those who love nature and the wild life. The area is occupied by a variety of wildlife species that are hard to observe in other locations; snow leopard, Himalayan brown bear and many species of bird; thus it is an excellent place for taking a photo of wild animals and birds watching.

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