Azad Jammu and Kashmir is a region in Pakistan known for its natural beauty, including the Himalayan and the Pir Panjal Mountain ranges, and for many other tourist attractions like Mangla Dam, Shounter Valley, Neelum Valley, and many more.
Tourists can visit the region throughout the year, but the best time to visit is between April and October when the weather is mild. Activities such as trekking, hiking, camping, paragliding, and fishing are popular in the region. Visitors can also learn about the culture and history of the area by visiting places like the Red Fort and the Muzaffarabad Fort.
If you plan to visit Azad Jammu and Kashmir, you should keep in mind that you will need a valid visa to enter Pakistan, as well as a valid passport.
Many local and international tour operators are offering tour packages to Azad Jammu and Kashmir, it will be better to contact them to get the best deal and information.
The region of Azad Kashmir (or simply referred to as AJK) is located at the northern side of Pakistan, neighboring Gilgit Baltistan at the north, KPK at the north-west, and Punjab to the south-west. The Line of Control at its eastern side separates it from Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJ&K). Being a part of the former princely state of Kashmir, the region is blessed with exceptional natural beauty that contains beautiful mountains, scenic valleys, soothing rivers, breathtaking lakes, significant historic sites, and so much more. The beauty of this region is one of its kind and several tourist destinations are famous that attract a huge number of tourists each year.
From the breathtaking Neelum, Jhelum, and Leepa Valleys, to the beautiful Banjosa and Shunter Lakes, from the famous Pir Chanasi Shrine to the heights of Toli Peer, Ganga Choti and Ratti Gali Lake. From the remains of the ancient Buddhist University in Sharda, Neelum Valley, to the Red Fort in Muzaffarabad and the Ramkot Fort in Mirpur; Azad Kashmir is surely abundant in tourist destinations, each with its unparalleled beauty and significance.
But no tour is complete without some good food right? Azad Kashmir is rich in terms of culture and traditional food as well. Some of the main dishes include the Kashmiri Saag, the famous Kashmiri Pink Tea, Meatballs traditionally known as Goshtabay, and the delicious Rogan Josh. You can also have Baakirkhaanis and Kulchas as snacks with your tea.
Apart from sightseeing, there are also sights that are significant in terms of religious tourism. The Pir Chanasi Shrine in Muzaffarabad, the Gurdwara-Ali-Baig in Bhimber, the Mosque SamwalShareef in Mirpur, to the Sharda Hindu Temple; all are important landmarks in terms of their religious significance. Furthermore, there are a number of opportunities in terms of adventure tourism as well. From rafting to snow expeditions to paragliding to snow skiing and even water sports, you can find all of them in Azad Kashmir.
Visit Azad Kashmir in your holidays and spend some quality time in close proximity to nature. The peace you’ll experience within yourself would be unlike any previous experience. Have a look at our Azad Kashmir Tours packages and let us have the honor of making your trip memorable.
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