NewestRiverside Cottage
A timber deck almost above the water on the lowest terrace — the quietest corner of the resort.
PKR 7,000per nightEnquire
4.9 · 704 Google reviews
Where the valley ends, and the quiet begins.
A riverside resort in Taobat — the last village in Neelum Valley. Cedar rooms, fresh trout, and a river you can hear from your bed.
Our story
The last stop on the Neelum road.
Taobat is where the valley runs out of road. Past Kel, past Arang Kel, the track narrows, the pine closes in, and the river gets loud. That is where we built.
Neelum Resort is a small, family-run property on the riverbank — cedar rooms, a kitchen that cooks what the valley grows, and a courtyard where guests end up sitting long after dinner. There are no lobbies, lifts or buffet queues here. There is a river, a fire, and mountains on every side.
Most of our guests arrive tired from the drive and leave saying it was worth it. That is the whole idea.
See where you'll stay7,500feet above sea
12°Caverage summer night
4room types
4.9Google rating
Where you'll stay
Four rooms, all facing the water
Every room is timber-lined and heated, with an attached bathroom and hot water round the clock. Message us with your dates and we'll confirm what's free.
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What's included
Everything the valley does well, and nothing it doesn't.
Bonfire nights
Wood is lit on the riverbank after dinner, weather permitting — chairs, chai and a sky full of stars.
Kashmiri kahwa
Saffron kahwa served through the day, on the balcony or down by the water.
Trout & local kitchen
Fresh river trout, desi chicken, saag and tandoori roti — cooked to order, not from a buffet.
Jeep tours
Our own 4x4s and drivers to Arang Kel, Ratti Gali, Baboon Valley and Taobat — from anywhere in the valley.
Stargazing
No streetlights for miles. On a clear night you can see the Milky Way from the courtyard.
Parking & jeep transfer
Secure parking on site, and 4x4 transfer from Kel arranged on request.
Power & connectivity
Backup power through the evening. Mobile signal is limited — that is rather the point.
Rated 4.9 on Google
Hundreds of reviews from guests who made it to the last village in the valley.
Jeep tours
We'll take you the rest of the way
Our own 4x4s and drivers run the length of Neelum Valley. Pick a destination, tell us where you are, and we'll sort the jeep.
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Pick where you want to go
Lakes, meadows and side valleys across Neelum — from a half day to two days out.
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Tell us where you are
We run jeeps the length of the valley, from Muzaffarabad up to Taobat. You don't have to start at the resort.
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We confirm on WhatsApp
Published fares for the routes we run every week, and a same-day quote for anywhere else.
Published fareTaobat Valley
The last valley on the Neelum road — river, meadows and the old wooden village, with the border ridge above it.
KelPKR 14,000 – 16,000ShardaPKR 20,000 – 22,000Per jeep, up to 6 · Varies with season and road condition
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Most popularArang Kel
The meadow village on the ridge above Kel — green roofs, grazing horses and the whole valley below you.
Fare agreed on WhatsApp
Pick-up from anywhere in the valley
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Two daysRatti Gali Lake
An alpine lake ringed by snow well into summer, reached by a jeep track off the valley road.
Fare agreed on WhatsApp
Pick-up from anywhere in the valley
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The kitchen
Trout from the river, roti from the tandoor.
Three meals a day, cooked to order. No buffet, no menu card the length of your arm — just what is fresh that morning.
Breakfast is parathas, omelette, honey and endless chai on the balcony. Lunch travels with you if you're heading up to Arang Kel. Dinner is trout or desi chicken by the fire, finished with saffron kahwa.
Tell us what you can and can't eat when you book and the kitchen will plan around it.
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Guest reviews
4.9 out of 5, from 704 guests
Finding us
Neelum Valley Road, Taobat
The drive is long and the last stretch is rough — but every guest tells us the same thing when they arrive.
- AddressNeelum Valley Road, Taobat 13231
Azad Jammu & Kashmir · Plus code PPF5+VR - Getting hereMuzaffarabad → Kel is roughly 8–10 hours. Kel → Taobat is 2–3 hours by 4x4. We can arrange the jeep from Kel.
- SeasonOpen May to late October, weather permitting. Check-in 1:00 pm · Check-out 11:00 am.
- Call or message+92 355 6804073
Neelum Resort Taobat34.7247°N, 74.7096°E · PPF5+VRBefore you come
Questions guests ask us
How do I reach Taobat?
Taobat is the last village in Neelum Valley, about 250 km from Muzaffarabad. Most guests drive to Kel and continue the final stretch by 4x4 — the road is unpaved in places. We can arrange a jeep transfer from Kel if you tell us your arrival time in advance.
What is the best time to visit Neelum Valley?
May to early October. The valley is green from June, the river is at its fullest in July and August, and September brings clear skies and cooler nights. The road is usually closed by snow from late November.
How much is a jeep from Kel to Taobat?
Our published fare for the Taobat Valley jeep tour is PKR 14,000 – 16,000 from Kel and PKR 20,000 – 22,000 from Sharda, per jeep for up to 6 passengers (varies with season and road condition). Starting somewhere else? Tell us on WhatsApp and we'll quote it.
What is Arang Kel famous for?
Arang Kel is a meadow village on a shelf above Kel — green roofs, grazing horses and the whole valley below you. You reach it by jeep to Kel, then the chairlift across the river and a steep walk up through the pine. We run jeeps to Kel for it.
How do I reach Ratti Gali Lake?
Ratti Gali is reached by a jeep track from Dowarian, a long way down-valley from Taobat, so it is not a day trip from the resort. We arrange the jeep, the driver and the overnight stop — tell us where you are starting from and we'll plan it around that.
What is Neelum Valley famous for?
The Neelum River, thick pine forest, meadow villages such as Arang Kel, and alpine lakes like Ratti Gali. Taobat, where the resort is, is the last village at the top of the valley.
Is there mobile signal and internet?
Signal is limited and depends on your network — expect patches rather than coverage. We have backup power in the evenings. Please tell family you may be offline for a day or two.
What food is served?
A home kitchen rather than a menu card. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh — river trout, desi chicken, saag, daal and tandoori roti. Tell us about any dietary needs when you book.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 1:00 pm, check-out by 11:00 am. If you are arriving late after a long drive, message us on WhatsApp and we will keep dinner ready.
How do I confirm a booking?
Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and the number of guests. We will confirm availability, share current rates and take an advance to hold the room.
Ready when you are
Rooms go quickly in July and August.
Send us your dates on WhatsApp and we'll come back with availability and today's rate — usually within the hour.