Me & My Lovely Son in Kashmir Valley

I was on to trekking and my tiny trekker Feeman Ali was again activated for some 20 KM trekking in Neelum Valley, Kashmir, Pakistan. My two friends Saim & Fahd enhanced the colors of company.
This frame is of Sharda Village in Upper Neelum Valley.
Once Sharda was educational & cultural hub of Buddhists community, still there are ruins of Ancient Buddhist Sharda University.

From Wiki:

Neelam Valley (Urdu: وادیِ نیلم) is located in Azad Kashmir Region. Neelam valley is a 144 km long bow-shaped deeply forested region in Azad Kashmir .

Neelum Valley is situated at the North & North-East of Muzaffarabad, running parallel to Kaghan Valley. The two valleys are only separated by snow-covered peaks, some over 4000m above sea level. Excellent scenic beauty, panoramic views, towering hills on both sides of the noisy Neelum river, lush green forests, enchanting streams and attractive surroundings make the valley a dream come true.

Athmuqam - is situated at a height of 1371m, it is the sub-divisional headquarters of the area. It is an attractive place known for its variety of fruit. All necessary facilities via bazaars, post offices, banks, hospitals, and telephone exchanges are present. Neelum - at a distance of about 9 Km from Athmuqam, Neelum is situated on the right bank of the river Neelum at 1524m above sea level with fascinating scenery. The panoramic lush green valley is profound in fruit and wildlife.

Sharda - a breath-taking green spot at an altitude of 1981m. Shardi and Nardi are two mountain peaks overlooking the valley, reputedly named after legendary princess Sharda. It has a captivating landscape with numerous springs and hill-sides covered with trees. On the right bank, opposite Sharda, the Neelum is joined by the Surgan Nallah along which a track leads to Nurinar Pass and through it to the Kaghan Valley. Ruins of an old Buddhist University can also be found in Sharda.

Kel - a small valley situated at a height of 2097m. This is another picturesque place in the Neelum Valley. The Shounter Nallah joins river Neelum at this place and leads to Gilgit Agency (Northern Areas) over the Shandur at 4420m.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neelam_Valley

To get more about the valley click below:
www.scribd.com/doc/8025682/Neelum-Valley-Kashmir

Taken on: April 29, 2012

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