Neelum Valley, is about 200 kilometers long the picturesque is situated to the North & North East of Muzaffarabad, running parallel to the Kaghan Valley. It is disunited from if only snow-covered peaks, some over 4000 meters above sea level. Excellent scenic allure, panoramic view, towering hills on both sides of the strepitous Neelum River, lush green forests, enchanting streams and captivating circumventions make the valley a dream come true.
The area is ideal for trekking. A fair weather road opens the valley to tourists up to Kel (155 kilometers) from Muzaffarabad, of which about 150 kilometers has been ebony topped while the remaining portion is being metaled. Buses ply daily on this rout and accommodation facilities are additionally available in the rest houses of places of tourist magnetization. Simple cooking facilities are available but one has to make his own arrangements for special dishes.
Neelum is situated on the right bank of the river Neelum 1524 meters above sea level. It has fascinating scenery. The village has a population of about one thousand, a diminutive bazaar and a tourist rest house situated on the bank of meandering river Neelum across from where the Indian held Kashmir is withal visible. The panoramic lush green valley, profound in wild fruit and wildlife, magnetizes the tourists from every nook and corner of the country. Owing to its tourist magnetization, AJK Tourism Department is orchestrating to develop this area. 2 motels, 15 tourist huts, cafeteria and a tuck shop are operating in this area.