Leepa Valley AJK

This highly entrancing and lovely valley located in Azad Kashmir is known as the Leepa Valley, also referred to as “Mini Kashmir". Anyone who visits this beautiful valley will have a mystical experience as the green mountainous regions of the valley are brimming with pine trees and present an enchanting and pleasant view to the tourists and locals. The entire season experiences superb climate. The beguiling Leepa Valley comprises of numerous towns; the most acclaimed among them are Leepa, Reshian, Dao Khan, and Chananian. Each city similarly adds up to a brilliant mosaic of Mother Nature.

History:

In previous times, Leepa Valley was part of Karnah Tehsil of Kapwarah situated in Jammu Kashmir. However, the valley is part of Jhelum Valley District, located in Azad Kashmir. Leepa valley encouraged explorers on their approach to Sharda sanctuary in Neelum, Kishen Ganga valley, and Karnah valley along Kizinag Nullah. A few archaeological confirmations uncovered Karnah valley, which is a significant part of Kashmir's history. Leepa valley underlies the Asian focal effect on the culture of Kashmir through the remains of old legend stone pieces.

Geography:

The valley is located 10,000 feet above sea level. The Line of Control – LOC plays as a border for its separation from Jammu and Kashmir. Furthermore, a well-constructed road runs along towards Leepa via Naily, at a distance of forty-five kilometres from Muzaffarabad. It extends over Reshian Gali at a height 3200 meters. Later it plummets to 1677 meters towards the opposite side into Leepa Valley. The valley facilitates residential vacationers from May till November.

Climate:

Leepa valley enjoys an excellent climate all around the year, regardless of the seasons. During winters the valley receives a considerable amount of snowfall with an annual rainfall of 745 mm. The coldest month is January, with an average temperature of 3 0 C. Whereas the hottest month is July with an average temperature of 24 0 C.

People:

The population of Leepa Valley is around 80,000, where the major ethnic groups are known as the Kashmiris and the Abbasis. They speak Kashmiri, Hindko, Pahari Pothwari, and Gujri. The valley is a genuine portrayal of the term "Mini Kashmir" which by one way or another held the cultural heritage, which is available as wooden designs, craftsmanship creativity, language, cooking styles, and customs.

Economy: 

Being an agrarian valley, Leepa is an old-style case of a self-continuing valley influenced during the uplifted clash of the 1990s. A few towns of Leepa valley were separated after LOC became effective. The valley is shadowed by ranges of Shamasaberi in the north and Kafar Khanrange in the south. The watershed of these mountain reaches to feed Kizinag Nullah. This water source stayed crucial for maintainability of the valley for hundreds of years and has been utilized to inundate paddy fields and harvests. As of late, this water source is used to deliver power/electricity, which is adequate for the valley. Synthetic channels radiating from this Kizinag Nullah supply water to each townhouse.

Ecology:

Forests, minerals, marble, occasional harvests, greenery, animals, exotic herbs and medicinal plants are the average assets of the valley. Even though mountain inclines are fruitless because of deforestation, yet groups of Conifer, Chinar, Pecan trees, and Pine trees give a lovely sight in the valley. An uncommon sort of red rice is additionally created on porches; it is like the Japanese sticky rice, which is over the top expensive with the exemption that the valley's rice is a lot more delectable and merely natural. Moreover, Leopards and Rhesus monkeys are found occasionally.

Places:

Reshian:

Reshian is a commune with unparalleled pleasant excellence, located 67 kilometres westward of Muzaffarabad. It is likewise the passage point to the valley of Leepa, 1674 meters (5492 ft) above the ocean level. The dynamic influxes of River Jhelum go with visitors, up to Hattian Bala.

Chananian:

Chananian is situated inverse to town Leepa, closer to LOC with an altitude of around 2226 m. It is approximately 60 kilometres from Naily, encompassed by extensive pine woodland and the Nullah Qazi Naag that streams adjacently. It is a spot to view. Accommodation for vacationers and tourists is accessible in forests and the travel industry rest houses. You can likewise organize accommodation for yourselves by reaching neighbourhood individuals there. From Reshian ahead, you need to lease jeeps to make a trip to Leepa Valley and every other spot around.

Dao Khan:

At a distance of about 75 kilometres from Muzaffarabad, Dao khan outstands for its astonishing magnificence. The street from Reshian to Dao Khan is unpaved, yet all around kept up to travel notable for its high height 2490 meters. Dao Khan is perceived to have a moderate and cold climate. Because of the progression of sightseers in the late spring season, the AJK Tourism Department additionally gives tent administration to settlement.

Leepa:

Leepa Village at 1921 meters (6302 ft) high from ocean level lies in the focal point of Leepa Valley. This is a standout amongst the most exciting and unusual spots of the valley. It is about 38 kilometres from Reshian and right around 60 kilometres from Nail. It's prepping fields of rice, great wooden places of Kashmiri style and trees of apple, pecan, and cherry present a sublime view to the travellers during summer. Apple farming is on the rise in this valley in its various assortments, most prominent being Golden, Delicious and Kala Kullo King. Leepa is likewise extraordinarily celebrated for its foods grown from the ground.

Hotels:

Facilitating numerous tourists around and giving a perfect goal to vacationers and explorers to spend quality time, unwind, crunch, and meander around, Leepa Valley has a tremendous assortment of rest houses and camping facilities that the travel industry has expanded a lot. Individuals frequently remain in these for fortnights or more and visit all the beautiful spots enjoying the conventional way of life at Leepa valley.

Restaurants:

Leepa valley is accepted to have a heavenly and novel preference for the desi/local cuisine, which for beyond any doubt signifies the tourist's energy. Kashmiri Tea and various rice dishes are a speciality.

Health:

There are both private and public sector hospitals prevailing in the region to attend to the medical needs of both locals and tourists. The closest hospital for immediate surgical services is in Muzaffarabad. Furthermore, due to the deployment of Armed Forces soldiers at the LOC, Field Trauma Centre at Muzaffarabad provides for them.

Security:

Leepa valley is generally a secure area due to the constant vigilance of Armed Forces on LOC. However, in case of emergency, dial 1122 to avail immediate rescue.

Shopping:

Reshian wholesale bazaar is the most prevalent shopping territory where you can purchase comfortable garments for winter just as Kashmiri basics to bring home. There are various shops spread over the valley to meet the needs of locals and tourists.

Transportation:

People drive cars only up till Dao Khan, beyond that four-wheeler Jeeps/SUVs are required for safe travel. There is no Uber or Careem service here, so local cabs and vans are used most commonly to travel within the valley area.

Important Numbers:

Police Station: +92-(0)-5822-930404-43

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