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Neelum District
Neelum (spelt also Neelam; is a district of Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region.It is the northernmost of 10 districts located within the Pakistani-administered territory of Azad Kashmir. Taking up the larger part of the Neelum Valley, the district had a population of around 191,000 people (as of 2017). It was among the worst-hit areas of Pakistan during the 2005 Kashmir earthquake.
The Neelum District was part of the Muzaffarabad District until 2005. It is made up of two tehsils: the Athmuqam Tehsil, in which the district headquarters is located, and the Sharda Tehsil. The Neelum District is the largest district of Azad Kashmir by area. The valley extends for approximately 200 kilometers along the Neelum River. This is a generally poor region, reliant on subsistence agriculture and handicrafts, with tourism growing in importance in recent years. According to the Alif Ailaan Pakistan District Education Rankings 2015, The Neelum District is ranked 33 out of 148 districts in terms of education and its facilities . For facilities and infrastructure, the district is ranked 136 out of 149. The Neelum Valley has opportunities for everyone, including hiking, fishing, white-water rafting, and kayaking.
Best Places to Visit in Neelum Valley:
- Dhani Waterfall
- Kutton Waterfall
- Sharda Tourist Place
- Upper Neelum Valley
- Kel Best Place
- Arang Kel
- Taobat Visit Place
- Ratti Gali Lake
- Dowarian
- Keran
- Baboon Valley
- Many More…