Kel Neelum Valley
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ExploreToli Peer Rawalakot
Rawalakot, Azad Jammu & Kashmir
Overview
Rising to a high elevation of 2677 meters 8782 feet above sea level Toli Peer is the highest mountain peak and hilltop plateau viewpoint in the Rawalakot region of Poonch District Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Named after a revered historical saint Toli Peer features vast rolling high altitude ridge pastures dense pine and deodar forests cool mountain breezes and panoramic landscape vistas. The hilltop crest offers breathtaking three hundred and sixty degree panoramic views over the surrounding Poonch valley Abbaspur river channels and distant snow capped ranges of Indian Administered Kashmir. Accessible via a scenic paved mountain road drive from Rawalakot town Toli Peer serves as a premier destination for mountain photography ridge walking sunset viewing alpine wilderness camping and summer family excursions in AJ and K.
Highlights
- Highest mountain peak and hilltop plateau viewpoint in Rawalakot sitting at 2677 meters
- Panoramic 360 degree views overlooking Poonch valley and surrounding mountain ranges
- Vast rolling high altitude green alpine pastures and forested mountain ridges
- Named after a historic saint featuring ancient shrine ruins on the hilltop crest
- Highly accessible mountain destination ideal for sunset viewing photography and camping
Things To Do
- Walk along the grassy mountain crest trails and enjoy 360 degree panoramic valley views
- Capture scenic sunrise and sunset photographs over the pine covered mountain ridges
- Camp under clear starry night skies on the high alpine pasture lawns near the peak
- Visit the historic hilltop saint shrine ruins at the highest point of the plateau
- Enjoy hot Kashmiri Kahwa tea fresh pakoras and local dhabas food at hilltop teahouses
Local Transportation
Easily accessible via a scenic 45 to 60 minute drive 30 km from Rawalakot city along a paved mountain road.
Accommodation
Local tourist teahouses, wooden eco lodges at base, green camping sites on the ridge, or hotel stays down in Rawalakot city 30 km away.
Food & Cuisine
Hilltop teahouses and local wooden dhabas serve hot Kashmiri Kahwa tea, fresh vegetable pakoras, chicken karahi, boiled eggs, and travel snacks.
Safety Information
Safe, well traveled, and family friendly destination. Exercise caution along steep grassy cliff edges, especially during foggy or windy weather.
Travel Tips
Carry warm windproof jackets even during summer visits as mountain winds on the open ridge plateau can be chilly.