Muzzaffarabad
Capital of Azad Kashmir
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Muzzaffarabad is the capital and largest city of Azad Kashmir, with an elevation of 747m its just a journey of 4 hours from Islamabad. Its at the confluence of Neelum and Jehlum river. Many hotels and riverside restaurants adds up to the appeal of city with Pearl Continental being the best, perfectly nestled on a hilltop above the city. Peer Chanasi is the highest point of city, which is an hour drive through many hairpin steep turns, an ideal site to enjoy snowfall in winters.
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Best Time to Visit
spring
March – May
Best timeNeelum and Jhelum rivers full with snowmelt — apricot and cherry bloom across the town at a warm 18–28°C.
summer
June – August
Shoulder30–38°C midday heat with monsoon showers — evenings pleasant along the river confluence.
autumn
September – November
Best timeChinar and poplar turn gold along the rivers — 18–28°C days and the sharpest clear light of the year.
winter
December – February
Best timeCool 5–15°C days with fresh snow on the surrounding ridges — quiet gateway drives up to Neelam Valley.