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A broad ten day Azad Kashmir road tour combining <a href="/destinations/muzaffarabad/">Muzaffarabad</a>, the full <a href="/destinations/neelum valley/">Neelum Valley</a> route, Arang Kel and Taobat with the Poonch side scenery around <a href="/destinations/banjosa lake/">Banjosa Lake</a> and <a href="/destinations/toli pir/">Toli Pir</a>. It is designed for Pakistani families and private groups who want more than a short Neelum only package.
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Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1, Islamabad to Muzaffarabad
Drive to Muzaffarabad and visit key city viewpoints, with an optional Pir Chinasi excursion if time and weather allow.
Day 2, Muzaffarabad to Kutton & Keran
Enter Neelum Valley, visit Kutton Waterfall and continue to Keran.
Day 3, Keran to Sharda
Follow the Neelum River to Sharda and explore the historic ruins and riverside settlement.
Day 4, Kel & Arang Kel
Continue to Kel, cross toward Arang Kel and spend the day in the meadow village.
Day 5, Taobat
Drive the upper valley road to Taobat by suitable vehicle, with scenic stops along the Neelum River.
Day 6, Taobat to Muzaffarabad
Begin the long return down Neelum Valley and overnight in or near Muzaffarabad.
Day 7, Muzaffarabad to Bagh
Travel toward the central Azad Kashmir hills with local sightseeing en route.
Day 8, Bagh to Rawalakot & Banjosa Lake
Continue to Rawalakot and spend the afternoon around Banjosa Lake and its pine forests.
Day 9, Toli Pir Day Excursion
Drive to Toli Pir for high meadow viewpoints over the Poonch region, then return to Rawalakot.
Day 10, Rawalakot to Islamabad
Return to Islamabad by road, ending the complete Kashmir circuit.
Tour Highlights
Muzaffarabad & Pir ChinasiKutton & KeranSharda & KelArang KelTaobatBanjosa LakeRawalakotToli Pir
What's Included
Private transport from Islamabad
4x4 or local jeep where required
9 nights accommodation
Daily breakfast
Driver guide throughout
Not Included
Lunches and dinners
Personal activities
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Tour Information
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Travel Mode
Private Road Tour
Departure City
Islamabad
Best Time
May October
Group Size
2 to 12 people
Coverage
Muzaffarabad · Neelum · Rawalakot
Where You'll Stay
Muzaffarabad hotel
City hotel with breakfast.
Neelum Valley hotels / guesthouses
Keran, Sharda, Kel or Taobat according to the itinerary.
Rawalakot hotel
Comfortable stay for the Banjosa and Toli Pir section.
Questions About This Tour
Yes. The first half focuses on Muzaffarabad and upper Neelum, while the final days cover Bagh, Rawalakot, Banjosa Lake and Toli Pir.
No. A comfortable private vehicle is used on regular roads, with a jeep or 4x4 arranged only where local conditions require it.
Yes. The itinerary can be reduced to seven or eight days by removing either the upper Neelum or Poonch side extension.