Explore Neelum Valley (Taobat)

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.

Note: A few hours deviation in the basic itinerary due to uncontrollable factors is normal.

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, Porter services, 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.

​Price from Islamabad: (Excluding Islamabad stays)  

Common room sharing: 29,000/head 

2- person/Couple room sharing: 33,000/head

Price from Islamabad (Including Islamabad 2 night stays)

Common room sharing: PKR 35,000/head.

2-person/Couple room sharing: PKR 41,000/head

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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 and will be provided with a full seat in Vehicle.

* 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/Train/Bus Station to Guesthouse/Hotel are not included in the above package prices.