Muzaffarabad

Getting to Muzaffarabad

By road is practically only way to get in. There's an airport in the city but not operational. Buses and minibuses make the scenic journey regularly from Islamabad (4-5 hours). If you're self-driving, the route via Murree is the quickest if you're coming Islamabad. Kohala is the entry point into Azad Kashmir, where you'll need to get through a checkpoint. On own transport you need an hour to reach Murree.

Worth seeing

1. 01
   AJK Assembly

   AJK Supreme Court, Mosque Assembly Secretariat, Kh.

2. 02
   Red Fort Muzaffarabad

   There are two historical forts on opposite sides of the Neelum River.

3. 03
   Jalalabad Garden

   Somewhat of an attempt at a botanical garden.

4. 04
   Patikka
5. 05
   Pir Chinasi
6. 06
   Shaheed Gali Tourist Rest House

Things to do

You can indulge in different activities like hiking, trekking and camping at the foothill regions of the Pir Chinassi, Saran, Sun Bun, Muskhi, Sakki and Jarran.

Where to eat

The Pearl Continental has Chinese & Continental restaurants (with amazing views). Neelum View Hotel (which is no longer a hotel) has a nice terrace and OK food. Pakistani and Kashmiri food is available everywhere. Many restaurants offer Chinese and Italian dishes as well. In restaurants, it is a good idea to ask what is freshly cooked.

1. 01
   Al Baik Food Park

   Here you can have some chicken skewers by the river.

Getting around Muzaffarabad the local way