Tehsil Sharda:

Detail about Villages:

1. Phullawai:

"Phullawai is situated in center of Gurase Valley which is the last union council of District Neelum. Here all the community is Shina speaking who are originated from Gilgit and Chillas.

Gurase Valley is located in district Neelum at a Longitude of E 74 “33’ 56.0962” and Latitude N 34 “48’ 45.633” covering an area of 52,817 ha, lying between 2,017m to 4,345m elevation. It is bounded by the Astore (Northern Areas) to the North, with Indian Occupied Kashmir to the South and Southeast, Muzaffarabad District to the Southwest and Kaghan Valley to the West."

Found Phullawai on Facebook:

Sharda:

Sharda: (Rest House available) The most picturesque place in Neelum Valley is “ Sharda” it is located at a distance of 136 Km from Muzaffarabad and 30 Km from Dowarian. It is a breath taking spot. This place from the point of view of tourists is so attractive and captivating that they get their money’s worth when they spend a few days here in their sojourn amidst nature. In Sharda one also finds ruins of an old place of learning. The presence of these ruins lends Sharda is a historical background providing special attraction for the people interested in archaeology and history.

Kel:

Kel (Pronounced as Kail): (Rest House available) 19 kilometers journey from Sharda, upstream takes one to Kel. It is a small valley at the height of 2097 meters. This is another picturesque place in the Neelum Valley . The Shounter Nullah joins river Neelum at this place and leads to Gilgit Agency over the Shounter Pass (4,420 meter). Kel is also a base camp of mountaineering activities up to “ Sarawaal peak” 6326 meters above sea level and “Sarawaali Glacier” which are said to be the highest peak and biggest glacier of A.Kashmir. Buses ply daily on this route. It is advisable to hire a jeep from Athmaqam for a trip in to the Valley. Horses and ponies can also be hired locally for travel to the interior of the Neelum Valley. Banks, College, Hospital, Bazaar, PCO and a Tourist Motel are available here.

Halmat:

Halmet: (Rest House available) The border village about 38 km ahead of Kel, is a fascination yet unexplored. Janawai, and Sardari are the most beautiful places around here. A tourist rest house had been constructed a Halmat to provide accommodation facilities to the visitors.

Tao-Butt:

Tao-Butt is the end of the neelum valley.