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5 Days Neelum Valley Ratti Gali Lake Tour Package

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  • 5 Days 4 Nights
  • AC Transport
  • Meals Included
  • Your Dates

Neelum Ratti Gali Tour Highlights

  • On this adventurous trip to Naran Kaghan, you will see iconic attractions such as Saif ul Malook Lake, Kaghan, and Shogran.
  • Explore the diverse beauty of Battakundi and Jhalkand from scenic valley views such as Naran and Kaghan to Himalayan views and glaciers.
  • Experience Siri Paye Meadows and its vibrant blooms on an adventurous Jeep ride.
  • Explore the expansive Upper Kaghan meadows on horseback and marvel at the majestic Tiger Peak and Lulusar Lake.
  • Discover a hidden gem nestled amidst the mountains at Sohni Waterfall after experiencing breathtaking views from Babusar Top.
  • Take thrilling activities of Zipline, Paramotors, and River Rafting for adventure seekers.
  • Shopping for local items and taste the yummy variety of foods with your family and loved ones.
  • Scenic mountainous travel from Balakot to Naran Kaghan till Babusar Top along the gushing River Kunhar.
  • By sinking your feet while dining and eating at Kiwayi Waterfall (Abshaar Cafe), you will experience the chill and glacial water running through it.

About 5 Day Neelum Valley Trip

The primary attraction of the Kashmir trip is Ratti Gali. You will embark on an adventurous jeep ride lasting 3.5 hours. It’s a challenging journey filled with bumps and dust, but the stunning view at the end makes it worthwhile. I wouldn’t suggest this ride for elderly individuals. The vehicle will be left in Dowarian, and from that point, you’ll need to take a jeep to reach the base camp of Ratti Gali. At the base camp, you’ll discover a variety of delicious foods. It’s advisable to try the local Kashmiri cuisine.

From the Ratti base camp, you can either hike for 45 minutes or take a horse ride to reach Ratti Gali. Expect cold temperatures, so be sure to bring a jackets and a warm hat; otherwise, you might end up with a headache. I suggest taking the horse ride for a more enjoyable experience at Ratti Gali and then returning by hiking.

Many camping enthusiasts set up at the Ratti Gali base camp and relish the beautiful starry nights. Capturing images of the galaxy can also be a great idea. Appropriate Asian-style washrooms are available there. Camping is highly recommended.

  • Tour Type: Sightseeing Tour (Family & Kids Friendly)
  • Route: Lahore - Islamabad - Hazara Expressway - Balakot - Naran - Babusar Top
  • Duration: 4 Days and 3 Nights Trip
  • Pick and Drop Point: Lahore - Karachi - Islamabad

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Continue Travel to Sharda Azad Kashmir

  • Departure from Lahore 1 night before the tour
  • Departure from Islamabad, Rawalpindi in early morning
  • Stopover for some refreshment in Muzaffarabad
  • Visit stunning Dhani Waterfall for 1 hour
  • Short stay at heavenly Kutton Waterfall with cup of tea for half hour
  • Travel towards Sharda short stay at Keran and Dowarian
  • Sightseeing and nature photography on the way
  • Transfer to Hotel for night stay in Keran/Sharda

Note: Tourists from Karachi and other cities of Pakistan can join this tour from Lahore or Islamabad. 

Day 2: Jeep ride to Taobat Village Azad Kashmir

  • Early wakeup call
  • Tasty Breakfast at hotel
  • Transfer to Jeeps to visit Taobat Village
  • Sightseeing of Hamlat and Guraiz Valley
  • Reach Taobat after 2 hours Jeep drive
  • Sight view and surroundings exploration
  • Transfer to Hotel for some rest
  • Visit Taobat Balla and Adventurous Bridge
  • Overnight stay in Taobat Village

Day 3: Taobat Village to Arang Kel to Sharda

  • Breakfast at 8:00am in Taobat Hotel
  • Check out from hotel and transfer to jeeps for Arang Kel
  • Reach Kel & and take thrilling Doli Ride to cross the 2 majestic mountains.
  • Trek to Arang Kel for 35-40 minutes scenic and rugged trail
  • Explore spectacular and alluring Arang Kel with some photography
  • Drive back to Sharda/Keran in evening
  • Overnight stay in nice hotel at Sharda or Keran

Day 4: Travel towards Pir Chinasi Muzaffarabad

  • Breakfast in hotel
  • Check out from hotel and depart for Muzaffarabad
  • Visit Kutton or Kundal Shahi majestic waterfall 
  • Travelling towards ethereal Pir Chinasi
  • Enjoy the aerial view of Muzaffarabad – Capital of Azad Kashmir
  • Drive back to Muzaffarabad
  • Transfer to hotel for overnight stay in Muzaffarabad

Note: You can visit Baboon Valley or Ratti Gali Lake, or Shounter Valley (depends on your choice)

Day 5: Move back to Home after Memorable Journey

  • Breakfast at 8:00 am & check out process in hotel
  • Travel back to Lahore or Islamabad in our vehicle
  • Refreshment and relaxing stay at waterfall for 1-hour
  • Drive back to Islamabad in evening with beautiful memories
  • Reach Lahore at late night
  • End of Services
End of Trip

Places to Visit

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How to reserve the Azad Kashmir tour?

Need to pay 30% to 50% advance for reservation of Tour. Remaining at the Departure time you will have to pay remaining balance. Receipt will issue to you after received the advance.

  • Online Bank Transfer
  • Jazz Cash / Easy Paisa
  • Wise or Remittance
  • Western Union
  • Others…

2.Is Azad Kashmir Family friendly Tourist Destination?

Azad Kashmir situated in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Totally, Safe & secure for couples & families with kids to explore all the main attractions of Kashmir Neelum Valley. Every type of local food, good road conditions, and nice weather will attract many families all over Pakistan. But no proper medical facilities and bazar for night times.

3.Which Mobile Network works in Kashmir?

Only SCOM mobile network signals work in whole Azad Kashmir. SCOM has the weak and limited internet signals. You can’t do your online work or communicate through this networks. If you want to do online work from the mountains, Azad Kashmir is not a good option.

4.What is special about Azad Kashmir?

Azad Kashmir tourist destination blends stunning natural beauty with serenity, presenting sweeping vistas of the surrounding majestic mountains and serene valleys, often enveloped in an enchanting mist.

5.How many days are enough for Kashmir Trip?

3 to 5 days are enough to explore the main tourist attractions in Azad Kashmir with family and kids. In 6 days, you can easily explore all the key sights such as Sharda, Kel, Arang Kel, Ratti Gali Lake, Taobat, Keran, and more. Trekking, jeep safaris, and river boating are also available.

6.What is the best time to visit Azad Kashmir?

The optimal period for visiting Kashmir is from April to October. Spring (March to early May) features blossoming meadows, while summer (May to August) provides pleasant weather for sightseeing and trekking. Winter (December to March) offers stunning live snowfall.

7.What is the road condition to reach Kashmir?

You can travel through Murree Expressway to Azad Kashmir by bus from Islamabad to Murree (2-way carpeted road). From Murree to Muzaffarabad (single carpeted road). Some of the parts From Muzaffarabad to Keran LOC are land sliding areas. Afterward, Keran to Sharda road is not in good condition. Sharda to Arang Kel and Taobat need jeeps to explore the surrounding valleys.

8.What are things to do in Kashmir Pakistan?

  • Jeep Safari
  • Trekking
  • Hiking
  • Exploring
  • Shopping
  • Camping

9.Is there any airport operate in Kashmir?

There is no airport in Azad Kashmir due to its close proximity to the Indian Line of Control, requiring a 5 to 6-hour road trip to reach Kashmir, Pakistan, from Capital City.

10.What are the best hotels in Azad Kashmir?

In recent years, many new hotels have opened, offering excellent hospitality to visitors.

  • Neelum Retreat
  • Shangrilla Sharda
  • Wadi Resort Sharda
  • Taj Hills Keran
  • Neelum Elites

11.Can we visit Kashmir direct from Karachi?

Most of the people of Karachi travel to Lahore or Islamabad by public bus, train, and airplane for Northern Tours. First of all, the drivers of Karachi are not enough experts to drive on mountainous routes. If the vehicle gets out of order, then impossible to change the vehicle from Karachi. So all the tours start from Lahore or Islamabad.

12.Is there any restaurant for tourists?

It is difficult to find a good restaurant in Azad Kashmir. During your stay, you will need to place an order in the hotel for dinner or lunch.

13.Are foreigners allowed to enter Kashmir, Pakistan?

Foreign nationals are not allowed to enter Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, and obtaining special permission from the Pakistani Interior Ministry is mostly not possible.

14.Is Neelum Valley the part of Azad Kashmir?

Neelum Valley is located in the northern and northeastern regions of Muzaffarabad in Azad Kashmir, running parallel to Kaghan Valley, with only snow-covered peaks between them, some reaching over 4000 meters above sea level.

15.Is Neelum Valley worth to visit with family?

Regarded as one of the most stunning areas in Azad Kashmir, Neelum Valley is referred to as the “PARADISE OF KASHMIR.” Positioned in the north and northeast of Muzaffarabad, it runs alongside the Kaghan Valley, featuring snow-capped mountains elevated at 4000 meters above sea level. This region is made up of 370 villages.

16.What is the best time to visit Neelum Valley?

The ideal time for a visit is from June to September when the weather is pleasant. The period from October to March is particularly suitable for honeymooners and families looking to experience snowfall.

17.What are Terms & Conditions?

  1. Standard hotel check-in time is 12:00 pm, and check-out time is 10:00 am.
  2. Meals other than those specified are an exclusion from the package.
  3. Vehicles will be provided as per the group size.
  4. ACs don’t work in Hilly Areas as the climate is moderate.
  5. Hotels are subject to availability; guests will be accommodated in similar properties if unavailable.
  6. The monument entry fee and camera charges are not included in the package.
  7. Children above 8 years of age will be considered adults only. There are no charges for children below 5 years of age.
  8. All international and domestic airfare, visa fees, airport tax, or any insurance cover is not a part of the package.
  9. Govt. Approved ID is mandatory for each guest when booking and upon arrival. 
  10. All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details when booking and upon arrival.
  11. Prices might greatly vary on Blackout Dates(special dates like Eid ul Fitr, Eid ul Adha, New Year’s, etc.). You can connect with us directly to get the best rates for these days.
  12. The prices may vary based on the season and the number of travelers traveling per day in a specific region, as there is limited hotel availability in hilly areas.
  13. Any deviation from the Vehicle’s planned route at the customer’s request during the tour will be chargeable per km basis.
  14. Any breakage or damage of items at the hotels/resorts/camps/vehicles will be charged at actuals.
  15. The package cost will not accommodate personal expenses like portage, tips, laundry, mineral water, etc.
  16. Nature Adventure Club reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary due to any disturbances (i.e., severe weather conditions, political unrest or others).
  17. Any rescheduling/rearrangement of a package due to circumstances beyond Nature Adventure Club control might invite additional hotel charges and/or vehicle charges.
  18. If a traveler wants to or decides to leave the trip in the middle, the traveler will bear all the expenses from that point onwards. Neither the operator nor Nature Adventure Club will be responsible for such decisions or refunds.
  19. Avoid using plastic bags and maintain the ecological balance of the destinations. Travelers littering may be fined.

Get to know before travel

Mobile Network: Only the Postpaid network (Telenor, Zong, SCOM) is active in the region.
 
Breakfast availability in a hotel mostly starts from 7:30 am to 9:30 am.
 
Please ensure you bring enough warm clothing and the correct shoes for the tour. Ideally, you should carry 20 kg of luggage in case you have to carry it to a backup vehicle, as well as to the accommodation.
 
Rates may fluctuate with any change in services/hotels. The client will be responsible for the difference in costs if the package is amended due to an increase in guests or a change in the hotel.
 
The hotels are subject to their availability. The travelers will be accommodated in a property of a similar standard, in case they are unavailable.
 
The Nature Adventure Club reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary without changing the total number of days and without compromising any services if any disruption occurs (e.g. weather conditions, or political conditions).
 
The weather in Naran Kaghan is unpredictable and harsh, as a result, the hotels and their facilities cannot compare to those in similar locations in other parts of the country. They are more basic, but Naran people carry the local warmth, compensating for the star categories.
 
Consult a physician before undertaking the tour. Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the tour.
 
Force Majeure: If unforeseen circumstances or disasters force [Nature Adventure Club] to reschedule a tour or trek, [Nature Adventure Club] reserves the right to change the itinerary to ensure the safety and well-being of clients and staff.
 
Cancellation After Rescheduling: Our standard cancellation policy applies to clients who reschedule their tours or treks and then cancel them. Any rescheduling fees paid will be non-refundable.

Checklist for Tourists

Documents
  • Original Identity Card
  • Itinerary
  • Booking Confirmations
  • Passport (International Tourists)
  • Visas (International Tourists)
Clothing
  • Mix and Match Clothes (According to Weather)
  • Comfortable Shoes – (walking and exploring)
  • Rain Gear – If your destination is rainy, pack a raincoat or umbrella.
  • Warm Layers – Sweater or Jacket, Trouser, Woolen Socks.
Toiletries
  • Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrush
  • Basic Medications – Pack any medications you take regularly
  • Skin Care Products (Moisturizer and Sunblock)
Other Essentials
  • Day Bag & Water Bottle
  • Universal Power Adapter or Power Bank
  • Electronics – Pack your phone, chargers, headphones, camera.
  • Entertainment – Pack books, magazines, or a Kindle.
  • Neck Rest & Small Pillows for long travel.
  • First-Aid Kit – Band-aids, Antiseptic wipes, and Pain relievers.
  • Snacks – Pack some snacks while road traveling.
  • Enough Cash – Sometimes ATMs are not available
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What's inside the Package?

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in Hotel as per the variant selected
  • Breakfast and Dinner as mentioned in the variant
  • Highly-Experienced Mountain Driver
  • Services of Professional Guide
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • All toll tax, parking, fuel, and driver allowances
  • Jeeps for Off-road tracks
  • Comfortable and Sanitized vehicle for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary

Exclusions

  • Lunch, tea and mineral water during travel
  • Laundry, beverages & phone calls or other expenses of personal nature
  • Extra expenses due to the acts of nature and political reasons etc.
  • Porter for personal luggage, medication, evacuation and rescue etc. in emergencies
  • Entrance tickets at Forts & National Parks or Activities Charges
  • Personal insurances of clients
  • Anything which are not mentioned in "Services Included"
11 Reviews
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Abbas Hussain

Couple Traveller

Making our adventure even more impressive was primarily due to our guide from Nature Adventure Club. The overall experience was improved by their in-depth knowledge, amiable demeanor, and professionalism. I sincerely appreciate all of their advice and help during the journey.
I would definitely want to join Nature Adventure Club on another excursion in the future. For anyone looking to explore and uncover new horizons, they are the best option due to their excellent service and dedication to producing unique travel experiences.

September 11, 2024

Umer Saleem

Group Traveller

I recently had an incredible trip to Rati Gali with NAC.
The guide was nice and cooperative without him we wouldn’t have enjoyed it well.
Also, Comfortable hotel stays and good delicious enough food were provided on the trip.

August 26, 2024

Hamza Arif

Family Traveller

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to join the Nature Adventure Club tour, and I must say it was an incredible experience from start to finish.
It was evident that Nature Adventure Club is a professional and well-organized tour company. The itinerary was thoughtfully pre-planned, allowing us to explore the mesmerizing beauty of Kashmir without feeling rushed. Each day brought new adventures, from challenging hikes to serene moments of tranquility in the lap of nature.
My journey with NAC and Mr. Farhan as our guide exceeded all expectations. I highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking an enriching and awe-inspiring outdoor experience.

August 10, 2024

Hina Saleem

Couple Traveller

The Journey of Kashmir.
My journey to a beautiful place through a very beautiful and comfortable travel source of Nature Adventure Club enchanted me and my siblings. I suggest everyone travel with Nature Adventure Club and explore beautiful Pakistani places. I wanna travel with them again and again. Special thanks to Mr Farhan for his guidance.

July 17, 2024

Numan Ali

Group Traveller

Had a great experience traveling with them two times. The team is very professional, and humble and provides great service. Looking forward to taking your services again.

July 12, 2024
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