Explore Neelum Valley (Taobat)
Fri, 07 Jun
|Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Neelum Valley, where lush green landscapes, crystal-clear streams, and towering mountains await. Discover hidden waterfalls, interact with friendly locals, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this picturesque paradise.
Departure Dates
07-Jun-2024, 7:00 pm – 15-Jun-2024, 2:00 pm
Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Details of the Trip
Kashmir is known to be one of the most daunting yet amazingly beautiful places in the world. Witness lush green foothills of the Himalayas, intriguing architecture, and hospitality of the Kashmiri people.
Agar firdaus bar roo-e zameen ast, Hameen ast-o hameen ast-o hameen ast.
If there is a heaven on earth, it’s here, it’s here.
Kashmir ensures that despite the unrest and the violence, its sheer beauty continues to give meaning to Amir Khusro’s famous words.
Major places to be covered:
Muzaffarabad, Dhani Waterfall, Neelum Jhelum Spillway, Neelum River, Kuttan, Kel, Domela, Sharda University, and all the way to Taobatt.
Itinerary for the tour:
Day 00: Friday
07:00 PM: Departure from Karachi via Greenline/Bus.
Journey duration:
By Bus: 19/20 Hours
By Train: 21/22 Hours
Day 01: Saturday
Departure for By Air client
08:00 PM: Arrival in Islamabad.
Dinner & overnight stay in Islamabad Guest House/Hotel.
Stay at Hard Rock lodges (Guest house) OR Premier Inn OR Equivalent
Day 02: Sunday.
07:00 AM: Breakfast in Hotel or Enroute
8:30 AM: Departure from Islamabad via Murree Expressway
Lunch stop at Muzaffarabad
Photography stop at Dhani Waterfall
Photography stop at Chillana LOC point
Photography stop at Kutton Waterfall
Dinner & night stay in Keran, Neelum Valley.
Day 03: Monday.
08:00 AM: Breakfast in Hotel
Departure for Sharda
Visit Keran LOC River point
Visit Sharda University Ruins (20 min trek)
Dinner and night stay in Sharda wadi resort or equivalent.
Day 04: Tuesday
7:30 AM: Breakfast call Departure for Taobat via 4x4 Jeep, Short stops Enroute Arrival at Taobat Dinner and Overnight stay in Taobat Hotel: Corner view cottages OR Equivalent
Day 05: Wednesday
7:30 AM: Breakfast call Departure for Arang Kel from Taobat via 4×4 Jeeps till Kel then river crossing via cable lift (tickets included) & hiking to Arang Kel (30-40 min) Reach Arang Kel, free time to explore the village. Reach back Sharda hotel by evening. Dinner & night stay in Sharda, Neelum Valley (Members who don’t wish to hike can stay at Sharda Hotel on this day)
Day 06: Thursday
08:00 AM: Breakfast Call.
09:00 AM: Departure for Islamabad. Arrival at Islamabad.
End of services for members joining from Islamabad.
Hotel: Hard Rock lodges (Guest house) OR Premier Inn OR Similar
Journey Duration: 5/6 Hours
Day 07: Friday
Check-Out from Guest house/Hotel in Islamabad.
Day 06: Saturday
Arrival in Karachi.
Services Included:
✓ AC Transport (Toyota Hiace &/or Coaster. Disinfected and sanitized to ensure a safe journey)
✓ 4x4 Jeep Expense ( Jeep travel for Kel & Taobat)
✓ Accommodation (We only deal with hotels that are up to our set standards)
✓ Meals mentioned in the detailed plan (We ensure the meals being prepared is handled with utmost hygiene. All you can eat, there's no limitation to the serving size of the meals, we don't count)
✓ Services of a tour manager (Well educated, informed, and experienced tour guides - our managers are trained to have an objective & professional approach)
✓ Basic First Aid Kit (Proper first aid kit is kept & nearest hospitals are pre-known in case of an unforeseen emergency)
Services not included:
- Laundry, beverages, and personal snacks.
- Any extra expense due to landslides or any reason beyond human control.
- Sight/Entry tickets for forts and any other activities on the trip.
- AC/Heater charges other than Islamabad stays are not included.
Package Price: (Excluding Islamabad stays)
Common room sharing: 29,000/head
2- person/Couple room sharing: 33,000/head
Package Price (Including Islamabad 2 night stays)
Common room sharing: PKR 35,000/head.
2-person/Couple room sharing: PKR 41,000/head
Ticket prices from Karachi: (Per head and one-way prices)
By Bus Faisal Movers Business Class: 9,500/head
By Train Green line Business Class: 12,500/head
By Air Economy Class: 25,000/head
Child Policy: (Ground Package)
0-2 Year will be free in ground Package (No seat)
3-7 Year will be Half Charged with a folding seat in Vehicle
Above 7 will be charged as adult
* The cost of a round-trip ticket for a child traveling from Karachi to Islamabad and back will be determined in accordance with the applicable policies of the chosen mode of transportation, whether it be by bus, train, or airline *Via Air package is subject to change according to current airfares at the time of confirmation.
*Transport charges for Pick & drop from Airport/Station to Guesthouse/Hotel are not included in the above package prices.