
Neelum Valley, Kashmir
With its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and diverse recreational opportunities, stands as a testament to the natural beauty and resilience of Azad Kashmir.
With its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and diverse recreational opportunities, stands as a testament to the natural beauty and resilience of Azad Kashmir.
the history of Sharada Peeth in Neelum Valley is not just a chapter from the past; it is a living narrative that continues to inspire and teach.
The Phullawai village is located in Union Council Gurase Tehsil Sharda District Neelum Azad Kashmir. The elevation of this village is about 7,000 to 13,000 feet above sea level. In the north, the big Shisha Mountains (Shisha Kor) are high and low with forested hills and slopes. To the south of the village, the Neelum river flows, along the Neelum Road.
Gagai Valley is the largest pasture in the Grurez Valley, located in the last part of the Neelum Valley, between 6,000 to 13,000 feet above sea level.
Most of the towns near LoC are empty now. “We have found only six houses with families in the Sharda Town,” a social worker told me. Almost, 40 Percent are assumed to have been left the valley. “There is uncertainty, people are leaving daily, the ratio increase in the day after firing.
The geographical features enhance the natural beauty of the Valley. Its elevation, a mere 2,000 feet at the start, gradually rises till it attains a respectable height of 8,000 feet. On both sides there are high mountains and peaks. Nearly all the forest wealth of Azad Kashmir is to be found in this part of the State.
Stepping out of the car, I closed the door behind me, immediately feeling the chill in the air. The cold wind gently kissed my cheeks, sending shivers down my spine. Surrounding us were woods, a blend of small, young, and ancient trees.
Neelum valley is one of the most beautiful valleys of Pakistan Administrated Jammu Kashmir, and it hosts several brooks, freshwater streams, forests, lush green mountains, and a river.