Neelum Valley & Arang Kel
Waterfalls along the Neelum river, a night at Sharda and the climb or chairlift up to the meadow village of Arang Kel.
- Duration
- 3 days
- Highest point
- 2,440 m
- Season
- April to October
- Level
- Easy, one steep climb
Rs 15,000 per person from Islamabad · Rs 18,000 from Lahore
Reserve seats
About this trip
Neelum is the blue valley of Azad Kashmir: a fast river, terraced villages and pine slopes all the way to the Line of Control.
Arang Kel sits on a green shelf above Kel at about 2,440 metres. You reach it by the cable car and a steep 45-minute walk, or on foot all the way.
Day by day
- Night before
Lahore departure
Pick-up at 11:30 pm.
- Day 1
Islamabad to Sharda
Breakfast in Muzaffarabad, then Dhanni, Kutton and Kundal Shahi waterfalls on the way to Sharda.
- Day 2
Arang Kel
Drive to Kel, cable car or hike to Arang Kel, back to Sharda by evening. Bonfire, weather allowing.
- Day 3
Home
A stop at Dolai waterfall, Islamabad by 7 pm, Lahore by 11:30 pm.
What the price covers
Included
- Air-conditioned Coaster or Grand Cabin for the whole trip
- Guesthouse or hotel rooms in Sharda for two nights.
- Breakfast and dinner every day
- Trip leader and local guides
- First-aid kit
- Toll taxes and parking
Not included
- Lunch on the road
- Activity tickets such as rafting, chairlifts, zip-lines and cable cars
- Personal shopping, snacks and tips
- Shared local jeeps where the plan mentions them
What to bring
- Walking shoes with good grip
- A litre of water
- A warm layer, even in summer
- Cap and sunscreen
- A small backpack
- Your original CNIC, or passport
- A warm jacket for the nights
- Your personal medicines
- A power bank
- A light rain jacket
Safety on this trip
Mountain roads and jeep tracks. Our drivers know these valleys, the group stays together after dark, and your trip leader decides when rivers, roads or weather are not safe.
On this trip
Questions about this trip
Is the cable car included?
The cable car ticket is paid on the spot. Most people ride up and walk the last stretch.
How do I pay and how much is the deposit?
A deposit holds your seats and the balance is paid before departure. Pay by bank transfer, JazzCash, easypaisa or cash at our office, then send us the screenshot.
Do children pay?
Children under two travel free. Ask us about prices for older children.
What if I need to cancel?
Tell us as early as you can. The cancellation and refund terms are written on your booking before you pay the deposit.