Country Pakistan District Neelam | State Azad Kashmir Time zone PST | |
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Sharda neelam valley azad jammu kashmir imran adeel awais shahbaz
Sharda (Urdu: شاردا ) (Also known as Shardi ) is a small town in Neelam District in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is one of the two tehsils of Neelum district, and is reputed to be the most beautiful spot of the Neelum valley. It is located on the banks of the Neelum river at an altitude of 1981m, about 136 kilometers Northeast of Muzaffarabad.
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- Sharda neelam valley azad jammu kashmir imran adeel awais shahbaz
- Map of Sharda
- Historical Sites
- Transportation and Accommodation
- References
Map of Sharda
Historical Sites
The ruins of the famous temple and Hindu pilgrimage site Sharada Peeth, dedicated to the goddess Sharada who represents learning, is situated in this town. Other historical sites in the town include the Sharda fort, and Kishan Ghaati. Sharda and Nardi are two mountain peaks overlooking Sharda in the valley. It was a Buddhist and Hindu place of learning for centuries. The Sharada script was developed here in the 9th century.
Transportation and Accommodation
Sharda is accessible by Neelam road from Muzaffarabad. Buses run daily between Muzaffarabad and Sharda in good weather.
The town has a rest house and a youth hostel of AJK Tourism and Archeology Department for tourists stay. Few private hotels are also located here.