📍 Destinations: Muzaffarabad, Keran, Ratti Gali, Bharda, Kel, Arang Kel, Taobutt
Starting Point: Islamabad / Lahore / Rawalpindi
📅 Day 1: Islamabad – Muzaffarabad – Keran
- Early departure from Islamabad
- Drive through Murree, Kohala, reach Muzaffarabad
- Quick visit to Red Fort (optional)
- Continue towards Keran (via Athmuqam)
- Visit Neelum River Viewpoint
- Overnight Stay: Riverside hotel/guesthouse in Keran
📅 Day 2: Keran – Ratti Gali Lake Excursion
- Drive to Dowarian (1–1.5 hrs)
- Transfer to jeep for Ratti Gali Basecamp
- Trek or horse ride to Ratti Gali Lake (moderate 1.5 hr trek)
- Enjoy the breathtaking alpine lake
- Return to Dowarian and back to Keran
- Overnight Stay: Keran
📅 Day 3: Keran – Sharda – Bharda
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to Sharda (2–2.5 hrs)
- Explore Sharda University Ruins & riverside
- Continue toward Bharda — a hidden, peaceful valley near Sharda (very few tourists!)
- Enjoy natural landscapes and remote village life
- Overnight Stay: Bharda (basic guesthouse or camp)
📅 Day 4: Bharda – Kel
- Breakfast and checkout
- Continue drive towards Kel (approx 2.5–3 hrs)
- Explore Kel town, views of snow-capped mountains
- Rest and prepare for Arang Kel hike
- Overnight Stay: Kel
📅 Day 5: Kel – Arang Kel (Trek & Explore)
- Take chairlift and then 40-minute hike to Arang Kel
- Explore lush meadows, pine forests, and panoramic views
- Optional: Relax, local photography, and nature walks
- Overnight Stay: Arang Kel (wooden cabin or hut)
📅 Day 6: Arang Kel – Taobutt (Via Kel)
- Early morning descent to Kel
- Drive to Taobutt – the last village of Neelum Valley (4 hrs approx, via jeep track)
- Explore Taobutt, the untouched paradise with stunning natural beauty
- Visit Halmat, Janawai, and Sardari on the way
- Overnight Stay: Taobutt (wooden guesthouse or camping)
📅 Day 7: Taobutt – Sharda – Muzaffarabad – Islamabad
- Early morning departure from Taobutt
- Scenic drive all the way back to Muzaffarabad
- Reach Islamabad by night with unforgettable memories
✅ Highlights of This Tour
- 🏞️ Ratti Gali Lake – high-altitude glacial lake
- 🌲 Arang Kel – lush green meadows
- 🌸 Taobutt – Kashmir’s hidden gem
- 🕌 Historic Sharda Ruins
- 🏕️ Bharda Valley – untouched and raw nature
🚙 Travel Notes:
- Recommended Vehicle: 4×4 Jeep or APV (roads beyond Sharda are rough)
- Some areas have limited hotel options – guesthouses and camping may be necessary
- Internet and signals may not work in Taobutt and Kel