The arang Kel village is located on a hilltop above Kel at the altitude of 8,379 ft above sea level which is about 2,554 m. The valley feels like heaven on earth with its enchanting beauty that can't be written or explained. The calmness and serenity of the place will make you relax and forget about all the worries and stress you ever had.
It takes about 2 km trekking from Kel to reach the Arang Kel village. Trekking to Arang Kel is not an easy job that's why we call it an adventure, but once you'll reach the spot, you'll know that it is worth it.
The best time to visit Arang Kel is in the summer, the village weather is cool all year so no worries about the hot weather but you can enjoy some of the best views and vibes. In summer the fields of Arang Kel are Fresh and full of greenery all around the fields. The goats and horses are gazing and running in the fields with the cool breeze. In winters the plains are covered by white snow and the temperature falls into minus, so, it's better to visit the valley in summer to get the best experience.
Way To Arang Kel
The way to Arang Kel is an adventure itself. The route usually taken to reach Arang Kel starts from Muzaffarabad, moving towards the Neelum Valley, the Neelum valley itself is a famous tourist spot but we are going to heaven on earth, so the journey continues.After a drive of 110 km from Neelum Valley, there is a popular base camp for tourists known as Sharda. From Sharda, it takes 23 km more to reach Kel. Tourist usually stoops at Sharda for a night. When at Kel you are just a few km away from your destination or we can say a few hours.
Next, to reach the Arang Kel your ultimate destination you will have two options, you can either opt to trek 2 km to Arang Kel, or if you are lazy and want to save time you can opt for the Chair lift that will take you from Kel to Arang Kel.
The chair lift may sound fun, but trust us it isn’t, it is designed like a hut made up of metal and is handmade, cuboid in shape allows six people to sit in it at once. If you skip the Chair lift to Kel it takes approximately 1 hour of hiking to reach your destination and may vary on your speed.
But once you reach your destination you are going to forget about everything, and all your tiredness will be gone by the picturesque view of the Enchanting Arang Kel. A place full of nature and greenery without any wires or electricity poles. Just the vast green lands of grass with some small wooden huts surrounded by some of the big mountain tops that are covered in snow.
Summing Up
Arang Kel is a piece of heaven on earth, that requires a little bit of effort to reach, the people of Arang Kel are friendly and lively, most of their living is made by farming and raising livestock. The population of the place is around 1400 people. So, if you want to go on an adventure that brings the best nature to you Arang Kel is the best place you can choose to go. If you have ever visited Arang Kel, what are your thoughts about the place and do tell us about the experiences you had while on the way to Arang Kel.
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