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Sharda, Ancient Ruins of Neelum Valley

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Overview

Home to the ruins of Sharda Peeth, an ancient centre of learning and pilgrimage dating back over a thousand years, alongside scenic river confluence scenery in upper Neelum Valley.

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History

Sharda Peeth was one of the most important centres of Hindu and Buddhist learning in South Asia for centuries, a pilgrimage destination for scholars from across the region before its decline; the ruins remain a significant, if lesser known, archaeological site.

Geography

A village in upper Neelum Valley at the confluence of the Neelum and Surgan rivers, home to the Sharda Peeth ruins.

Culture

A Kashmiri valley community whose village today sits alongside a historically and religiously significant ancient ruin.

Weather & Best Time to Visit

Cooler than lower valley towns given its more northerly position; accessible April October.

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How to Reach

Drive from Muzaffarabad via Athmuqam, roughly 3 to 3.5 hours.

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Day 1, Sharda

Visit the ancient ruins and river confluence, continue up valley or return.

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Sharda Peeth ruins visitRiver confluence photography

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4x4s, sedans and family vans with a driver included, see vehicle types and every city we serve.

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Travel Tips

Sharda is a worthwhile stop for history minded travelers, not just scenery focused ones

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An important centre of learning and pilgrimage in the region for over a thousand years, its ruins are a significant if under visited piece of South Asian history.

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