Overview
A land of roaring rivers and majestic lakes, transparent streams and nullahs , snowy peaks and green mountains, forests and splendid valleys - Kashmir is a paradise on earth. The nature at its best lures the travelers from far and near to explore its beauty. Tourism in recent year is picking up with improved roads infrastructure. The GoAJK is committed to make it the top tourism destination in south Asia.
The northern part of Azad Jammu and Kashmir encompasses the lower area of the Himalayas, including Jamgarh Peak (4,734 meters).However, Sarwaali Peak” (6326 meters) in Neelam Valley is the highest peak in the State. Fertile, green, mountainous valleys are characteristic of Azad Kashmir's geography, making it one of the most beautiful regions of the Subcontinent. The region receives rainfall in both the winter and the summer. Muzaffarabad and Pattan are among the wettest areas of Pakistan. Throughout most of the region, the average rainfall exceeds 1400 mm, with the highest average rainfall occurring near Muzaffarabad (around 1800 mm). During the summer season, monsoon floods of the rivers Jhelum and Neelam are common due to extreme rains and snow melting.
A land of roaring rivers and majestic lakes, transparent streams and nullahs , snowy peaks and green mountains, forests and splendid valleys - Kashmir is a paradise on earth. The nature at its best lures the travelers from far and near to explore its beauty. Tourism in recent year is picking up with improved roads infrastructure. The GoAJK is committed to make it the top tourism destination in south Asia.
The northern part of Azad Jammu and Kashmir encompasses the lower area of the Himalayas, including Jamgarh Peak (4,734 meters).However, Sarwaali Peak” (6326 meters) in Neelam Valley is the highest peak in the State. Fertile, green, mountainous valleys are characteristic of Azad Kashmir's geography, making it one of the most beautiful regions of the Subcontinent. The region receives rainfall in both the winter and the summer. Muzaffarabad and Pattan are among the wettest areas of Pakistan. Throughout most of the region, the average rainfall exceeds 1400 mm, with the highest average rainfall occurring near Muzaffarabad (around 1800 mm). During the summer season, monsoon floods of the rivers Jhelum and Neelam are common due to extreme rains and snow melting.