Tourism in Azad Jammu and Kashmir - Leepa Valley

Leepa
This is the most fascinating valley in Azad Kashmir. A fair-weather road branches off for Leepa from Naile 45 kilometers from Muzaffarabad, climbs over Reshian Gali 3200 meters high and then descends to 1677 meters on the other side into the Leepa Valley. It spells bounds everyone who visits this valley. This valley remains open for the domestic tourists only from May to November.
Leepa Valley
Leepa Valley
Some of the places of tourist interest are: -
Reshian
A hamlet with unparallel picturesque beauty is situated 67 kilometers Westward of Muzaffarabad. It is 1674 meters above sea level. The river Jhelum accompanies the tourist with its vibrant waves upto Hattian Bala.
Dao Khan
The tourist spot is well recognized for its immaculate natural beauty. It is renowned for its calm and peaceful atmosphere. The place is approached by an unpaved road which is available from AJK Tourism department. Owing to the flow of tourists in the summer season, the Tourism Department also provides tent service for accommodation.
Dao Khan
Dao Khan
Leepa
Leepa is a small village about 60 kilometers, from Naili about 1921 meters above sea level. Its lush green river fields in summer and typical wooden kashmiri houses present a wonderful view to the tourists. Walnet, Apples, Cherries and honey of Leepa are very popular and in great demand.
Leepa
Leepa
Chananian
Chananian, surrounded by thick pine forest, situated apposite to village Leepa near the control line, of an altitude of 2226 meters is 58 kilometers from Naili. Three buses ply between Muzaffarabad and Reshian daily. From Reshian onwards, journey is possible by jeeps only. Accommodation is available in Forest and Tourism rest houses of Chanian while of other places accommodation can be arranged by contacting the local population.