Neelum Valley

Kel Neelum Valley

Upper Neelum Valley hub — base for Arrang Kel jeep and trek.

Kel Neelum Valley quick facts

Height above sea level: 6,900 ft; about 2,100 m
Nearest city: Muzaffarabad; 155 km (about 6 to 7 hours by road)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 12°C to 27°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -8°C to 5°C (road usually closed)

Famous for

A village where the Shounter stream meets the Neelum River, 19 km upstream of Sharda. It is the base for Arrang Kel, Taobat and treks toward Shounter Pass and Sarwali Peak.

Temperatures are typical seasonal ranges. Mountain weather changes quickly, so check the forecast before you travel.

About Kel Neelum Valley

Quick facts

Height above sea level: 6,900 ft (about 2,100 m)
Nearest city: Muzaffarabad — 155 km (about 6 to 7 hours by road)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 12°C to 27°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -8°C to 5°C (road usually closed)

Famous for: A village where the Shounter stream meets the Neelum River, 19 km upstream of Sharda. It is the base for Arrang Kel, Taobat and treks toward Shounter Pass and Sarwali Peak.

Kel is the upper Neelum Valley town used as a base for Arrang Kel.