KashmirGuide
Kashmir Travel Guide for First-Timers
Permits, weather, must-pack items and a 5-day itinerary — everything you need to know before visiting Azad Kashmir.
BBilal Ahmad
May 10, 202610 min readVisiting Azad Kashmir for the first time? Here's the complete guide.
Permits
Foreign nationals need an NOC. Pakistanis carry CNIC. Some sensitive areas require additional approvals.
Best Months
May through October. Roads can close after heavy rain or snow.
What to Pack
- Layers (it gets cold even in summer)
- Comfortable shoes for the Arang Kel chairlift hike
- Power bank — electricity is unreliable
- Light raincoat
Suggested 5-Day Route
Day 1: Islamabad → Muzaffarabad
Day 2: Muzaffarabad → Sharda
Day 3: Arang Kel excursion
Day 4: Kel → Muzaffarabad
Day 5: Muzaffarabad → home
Want it pre-arranged? Our 5 Days Kashmir Tour has you covered.
