Field guides / Azad Jammu and Kashmir / Haveli / Neel Fairy Lake
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Haveli
Haveli District · Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
Neel Fairy Lake
A mountain lake in the Pir Panjal above Forward Kahuta, Haveli District.
Neel Fairy (Neel Fari) Lake lies in the Pir Panjal mountains above Forward Kahuta in Haveli District, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, surrounded by meadows and forest. AJK's tourism department lists it among the territory's mountain lakes.
Why go
- ✦A mountain lake in the Pir Panjal
- ✦Meadows and forest around it
- ✦Above Forward Kahuta
- ✦Named for its water lilies
About
Its name is said to come from the water lilies, neelofar, that grow there. Getting there means a long drive on mountain roads and a walk, so go with a local guide from Forward Kahuta.
How to Reach
From Forward Kahuta in Haveli District, by mountain road and on foot; go with a local guide.
Responsible Travel
Use Leave No Trace principles, carry out all rubbish, avoid disturbing wildlife and livestock, and respect private/community land.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, June to September.
Getting there, From Forward Kahuta in Haveli District, by mountain road and on foot; go with a local guide.
Allow, A full day.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Neel Fairy Lake, within 5 km.
Nothing else genuinely close by (within 5 km of Neel Fairy Lake) is published yet.
