Pir Chanasi When we travel in the North-East from Islamabad, on Murree Expressway and continue our journey on the Kohala-Muzaffarabad road, we are heading towards Pir Chinasi, Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Kashmir. It is at a distance of 125 kilometres (78 miles) from Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. It takes three and half an hour to reach Muzaffarabad. …
Read More »
Shangrila Resorts Brigadier Muhammad Aslam Khan (late) was the first commander of the Pakistan Army’s Northern Scouts. He devised Shangrila, the first resort of its kind on the Pakistani territory. It is located on the side of Shangrila lake, which also bears the name Lower Kachura Lake. The lake’s elevation is nearly 2,499 metres (8,199 feet) above sea level. Skardu …
Read More »
Arrang Kel Azad Kashmir is truly regarded as a heaven on Earth, and Arrang Kel is its crown jewel. The valley is only 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) from Kel and 8,379 feet (2,554 metres) above sea level. Kel is 155 kilometres (96 miles) from Muzaffarabad and at an elevation of 6,880 feet (2,097 metres) above sea level. Location Kel is …
Read More »
Passu Cones While discussing Gilgit-Baltistan, Passu village is an important location, the meeting point of three of the world’s most mighty mountain ranges. K-2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum, Masherbrum and Rakaposhi are amongst the highest peaks. This is the host of the Deosai Plains, the Baltoro glacier, the Batura glacier and many picturesque valleys. Hunza is a strikingly beautiful location that …
Read More »
Peer Hassimar When I think of the beauty of Kashmir, many places come to my mind and I want to go explore them. There’s Neelum Valley, Jhelum Valley, Pearl (Rawalakot) Valley, Leepa Valley, and so on. Muzaffarabad is a prominent city with suburbs such as Pir Chinasi and Peer Hassimar. Peer Hassimar is one such unique location, with its beautiful …
Read More »
FFK Blog Travel With Me
