Leepa Valley - Azad Kashmir

Abdullah Khan

2 Year of guide experience in Pakistan.

Leepa Valley is a breathtakingly beautiful valley located in Azad Kashmir, often referred to as "Mini Kashmir". This enchanting land of green mountainous regions is rich with pine trees and offers an overwhelming experience to both tourists and locals. From its lush landscape to its majestic views, Leepa Valley is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a truly mesmerizing experience.

Leepa valley is a picturesque and charming destination for travelers, offering breathtaking natural beauty throughout the year. In the summer, its lush green fields, dotted with vibrant wildflowers and colourful landscapes, provide visitors with peaceful and relaxing vibes. During the winter, Leepa valley is snow-laden, making it the perfect spot to marvel at the beauty of nature's winter wonderland. Whether in the summer or winter season, Leepa valley is an idyllic place to explore and experience the best of 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.

Culture

The people in Leepa valley are highly religious and speak Kashmiri as well as Hindko. Urdu is nevertheless widely spoken and understood. The valley has a population of about 75000 inhabitants who generally indulge in farming, cattle rearing and tourism related services. Unemployment and poverty are rampant. Power shortages are a daily routine (there is only one power generation unit at Channian) and malnutrition is common as in the rest of the country.

Tourists Spots in Leepa Valley

Leepa valley has many tourists spots among which some of them are very famous including:

• Chananian
• Dao Khan
• Bungas Valley
• Karnah valley
• Shams Bari range Hills
• Sad Pura
• Nokot

How to get to Leepa Valley?

From Reshian, the gateway to enter the valley, there are three different routes which take to Leepa. The zigzagging Defence Road meets the valley at Hanjna, via Barthwar Gali and Bali Camp. Locals mention 72 u-turns on the way. Forest and military vehicles are a common sight in the area. Nearly 400 jeeps ply daily from Reshian to Leepa and back. Jeeps are the only mode of transport in the valley. Though motor bikes are now also seen in ever increasing numbers on the bumpy road. One has to cover a distance of 15 km over a stony path (more aptly a footpath) via Panjal Gali which is approximately 10,000 ft high. This route is a shortcut to Leepa’s most important commercial centre, the Kappa Gali. The third route passes through Dao Khan, Sher Gali and enters the valley at Muji, where Indian military personnel stand eyeball to eyeball. All three passages are blocked in winter due to heavy snow and inhabitants must store eatables and other items of daily usage in large quantities to consume throughout winter.

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