This 4-day Kashmir tour from Lahore and Islamabad goes deep into Neelum Valley, all the way to Kel and the hilltop village of Arang Kel. Along the way you stop at Kutton Jagran waterfall, Keran and Sharda, stay in riverside hotels with hot water, and have an extra day for upper Neelum. Your tour operator travels with the group for the whole trip.
Most short Neelum trips turn back at Sharda. With four days we have time to reach Kel, ride the chairlift over the river and walk up to Arang Kel without rushing. Your tour operator handles the hotels, jeeps and timings on the way.
Your tour operator travels with every group and sorts out hotels, timings and changes on the spot.
New-model, air-conditioned vehicles chosen to fit your group size, with drivers experienced on mountain roads.
3 to 4 people per room on group trips. Private rooms on request at extra cost.
Departs from Lahore, with Islamabad travellers joining on the way north.
We leave Lahore and pick up the Islamabad group, then drive through Muzaffarabad into Neelum Valley with a stop at Kutton Jagran waterfall. Night by the river in the Keran area.
Drive up the valley to Sharda, then continue to Kel. Evening by the river and night stay in Kel.
Cross the river by chairlift and walk up through the forest to Arang Kel, a green meadow village with views of snow peaks. After time in the village we head back down the valley for the night.
Drive back through Muzaffarabad. Islamabad travellers are dropped off first and the group reaches Lahore late at night.
Road and weather conditions in the north can change. If a road is closed or the weather turns, your tour operator adjusts the plan on the spot so the group stays safe.
Green valley and full rivers. Upper areas may still have snow.
The best weather for Arang Kel and upper Neelum. Busy on holidays.
Clear skies, fewer crowds and cooler days.
Snow and road closures in upper Neelum. Trips on request only.
Answers to the questions travellers ask us most about this trip. Still not sure? Message us on WhatsApp and we will reply.
Arang Kel is a small village on a green hilltop above Kel in upper Neelum Valley. You reach it by chairlift across the river and a walk up through the forest.
After the chairlift the uphill walk usually takes around an hour, depending on your pace. Take it slow and you will be fine.
Chairlift tickets, jeep charges and entry tickets are paid separately. We tell you the costs in advance.
Yes. The tour leaves Lahore and Islamabad travellers join on the way to Muzaffarabad.
Neelum is visited by thousands of families every season. The road runs close to the Line of Control, so we follow local advice, carry ID and plan stops with the tour operator.
Rates depend on season, group size and room type. Message us on WhatsApp for the latest price.
Carry your original CNIC. It is checked at several points on the Neelum road. Foreign travellers should check current rules for Azad Kashmir before booking.
We arrange private Neelum Valley and Arang Kel tours for families, couples, offices and colleges on your own dates. Tell us your group size and budget on WhatsApp.
