Sharda
Ancient Village of Neelam
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Sharda is the most ancient site in Neelum valley, known for its ruins of Sharda Peeth that date back to 6th century. Name “Sharda” is inspired from a Hindu Goddess ‘Saraswati’; Goddess of Learning. Sharda Peeth was an ancient university, and is still a sacred site for Hindu Pandits. Now Sharda is a small hill station, with few hotels along the riverside, offering watersports and jeep excursions to Kel & Taobut. It is almost accessible throughout the year except in extreme snowfalls and is a journey of about 2-3 hours from Keran. Maidan is a small meadow above Sharda, worth visiting in winters.
Packages in Sharda
5 flexible packages — your dates, your tier
Four chapters
Best Time to Visit
spring
April – May
Best timeNeelum River full with snowmelt — apricot and cherry bloom across Athmuqam and Kutton.
summer
June – September
Best timePeak season — Kutton, Kel, Sharda and Taobut all open; Ratti Gali and Chitta Katha treks in full flow.
autumn
October – November
Best timePoplars and chinar turn gold across the gorge — sharpest LoC-side views before winter.
winter
December – March
ShoulderMuzaffarabad–Kel road stays open with care — upper Taobut and Kel side-tracks snowbound and closed.