This is the most fascinating & loveliest valley in Azad Kashmir. A metalled road branches off for Leepa from Naily, 45 kilometers from Muzaffarabad, climbs over the ReshianGali 3200 meters high and then descends to 1677 meters on the other side into the valley It spell bounds everyone who visits this valley. The valley remains open for domestic tourists only from May to November A few places of tourist interest in this valley are.

• Leepa
• Daokhan
• Chananian

 

Leepa
Leepa is a small village about 60 kilometers from Naily and 38 kilometers from Reshian, at an altitude of 1921 meters. Its lush green rice fields in summer and typical wooden Kashmiri houses present a wonderful view to the people visiting the area. Walnut, Apple, Cherry and honey of Leepa are very popular and in great demand.

 

Daokhan
Dao- Khan is situated some 75 Kilometers from Muzaffarabad. An unpaved but well maintained road branches off from Reshian to Dao- Khan, (4 kilometers from Reshian), which is now well recognized due to its high altitude (2490 meters), calm & peaceful atmosphere, excellent scenic beauty and panoramic views. Accommodation facilities through Tourist Rest House and Forest Rest House are available. Owing to flow of visitors! Tourists in the summer season, AJK Tourism Dept. also provide tent service for accommodation.

 

Chananian
Chananiari, 62 kilometers from Naily & 36 kilometers from Reshian, is situated opposite to Leepa, near the Line of Control (LoC), at an altitude of 2226 meters. Surrounded by thick pine forest and nullah Qazi Naag flowing near by it, Chananian is also a worth seeing place in Leepa Valley. From Reshian onwards, one has to hire jeeps for journey to Leepa and other places.