Muzaffarabad along its river, with hills beyond
Travel guide

Muzaffarabad

Azad Kashmir

Photo: Sammee.mushtaq, CC BY-SA 4.0

Muzaffarabad is the capital and largest city of Azad Kashmir, near the confluence of the Jhelum and Neelum rivers. It was founded in 1646 by Sultan Muzaffar Khan, who built its Red Fort the same year, and buses run from here up the Neelum Valley.

From Wikipedia: Muzaffarabad; Kel, Azad Kashmir

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Places around Muzaffarabad

Listed on Mulk, within about 10 km of the centre

Things to see

Sights, landmarks, lakes and viewpoints.

Where to stay

Hotels, guest houses, resorts and campsites.

Where to eat

Restaurants, cafés and dhabas.

Shops

Handicrafts, dry fruit, bakeries, groceries and outdoor gear.

Essentials

Fuel and repairs, cash, health, police, tours and transport.

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