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5-Day Kashmir Family Tour — Neelum Valley (From Lahore)
Azad Kashmir 5 Days / 4 Nights 4.75
PKR 199,500for the group
about $718
Arang Kel Tour
The picture-perfect meadow village above Kel — chairlift, trek and green Kashmir at its finest.
Published June 18, 2026 Pakistan Travellers Team 5 min read
Quick answer
How do you reach Arang Kel in Neelum Valley?
Arang Kel is a meadow village at around 2,700 m on a plateau above Kel in the upper Neelum Valley. From Kel you take a short chairlift across the river, then a 30-45 minute trek or pony ride up. Pakistan Travellers arranges the long Neelum drive, the Kel stay and the transfer.
- Best from June to September; winter snow makes access very limited.
- Simple guesthouses and camping allow an overnight stay in the meadows.
- Usually part of a 4-6 day upper Neelum tour with Keran, Sharda and Kel.
Arang Kel is often called the most beautiful village in Azad Kashmir — a green meadow plateau perched high above Kel in the upper Neelum Valley, with wooden houses, grazing meadows and forest all around. Reached by a short chairlift across the river and a scenic trek (or pony ride) up, it feels like a storybook. Our tours arrange the long Neelum drive, the Kel base stay and the chairlift-and-trek transfer.
Arang Kel tour packages: starting prices
- Neelum Valley (Azad Kashmir) — 5 Days (By Road)5 days · By RoadFrom PKR 161,500 for a group of 2
| Tour | Days | Travel | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neelum Valley (Azad Kashmir) — 5 Days (By Road) | 5 | By Road | PKR 161,500 for a group of 2 |
Prices are for the whole group, not per person. Air tickets on fly-in trips are quoted per seat.
About Arang Kel
Perched on a plateau above Kel at around 2,700 m, Arang Kel is a cluster of wooden homes set in wide green meadows framed by pine forest and peaks. It is a place to slow down — walk the meadows, watch the sunset and stay a night in a simple guesthouse. The setting is among the most photogenic in all of Kashmir.
How to reach Arang Kel
First reach Kel in the upper Neelum Valley — a long day's drive from Muzaffarabad. From Kel, a short chairlift (or cable trolley) crosses the Neelum river, followed by a 30–45 minute uphill trek or pony ride to the village. Our packages arrange the Kel stay, the chairlift and the transfer.
Best time to visit
Summer (June–September) is the season — the meadows are greenest and the trek is comfortable. Autumn adds golden tones. Winter buries Arang Kel in snow and access is very limited, so we run trips in the warm months.
Tour packages
Arang Kel is the highlight of an upper Neelum Valley tour, usually 4–6 days with Keran, Sharda and Kel, and optionally Ratti Gali Lake. Cost depends on group size and hotels. Tell us your dates and group for an all-in quote.
What's included
- Private transport with a trained mountain driver (Coaster/van for larger groups)
- Handpicked hotels — Standard, Executive, Luxury or Premium on request
- Daily breakfast
- Fuel, toll taxes & driver allowance
- Expert local guide & 24/7 on-trip support
Not included
- Lunch & dinner
- Personal expenses (shopping, tips, etc.)
- Extra activities (boating, jet ski, chairlifts)
- Travel insurance & air tickets (unless a by-air package)
BUILT AROUND YOU
Most Arang Kel trips are fully customised
We rarely sell a fixed, off-the-shelf tour. Instead we build each itinerary around your dates, group size, pace and budget — and confirm hotels based on live availability for your travel window. Your total package cost comes down to just two choices:
1 · Your vehicle
A private 4×4 with a trained mountain driver, sized to your group. For a smooth, comfortable mountain journey we usually recommend the Toyota Prado TZ, though the full range — from sedans to Land Cruisers, Grand Cabins and Coasters — is available depending on your group size.
2 · Your hotel standard
Choose from four tiers — Standard, Executive, Luxury and Premium. Same route, elevated comfort at each step. Premium and 5★ stays such as Shangrila, Broqand other resorts deliver the best locations and views; these raise the total but are worth it for a special trip.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reach Kel in upper Neelum Valley, take the chairlift across the river, then a 30–45 minute trek or pony ride up to the village. We arrange it all.
Summer (June–September) when the meadows are green and the trek is comfortable; autumn for golden colours.
Yes — simple guesthouses and camping let you enjoy the sunset and morning meadows. We book the best available.
Around 2,700 m, on a meadow plateau above Kel.
Plan 4–6 days for the full upper Neelum trip including Arang Kel and optionally Ratti Gali Lake.
Our Arang Kel trip is PKR 161,500 for a group of 2 (Neelum Valley (Azad Kashmir) — 5 Days (By Road), 5 days). Prices are for the whole group, not per person, and change with the season, hotel tier and group size. Air tickets, where a trip flies, are quoted per seat.