Kohala bridge Muzaffarabad
Kohala bridge is a famous tourist destination between Murree and Muzaffarabad known as Neelum or Kohala picnic point. It is located in Kohala village, Punjab at a distance of about 35 km from Murree to its north, and about 40 km from the historic city Muzaffarabad to its south.
Kohala bridge is constructed on the River Jhelum in the area of Kohala where Khaner Kas stream falls into this river. This is the place that is famous as the Neelum/Kohala picnic point among tourists.
Surrounded by lush green mountains, the confluence of the river Jhelum and Khaner Kas stream at this point in Kohala offers a breathtaking view of nature which is admired by all nature lovers.
It enchants the tourists who come here with its beautiful and charming views so that every tourist who passes by here stops here and enjoys these beautiful and striking views of nature and praises the Lord.
See Also:
Paragliding at Pir Chinasi, Muzaffarabad
Historic Red Fort Muzaffarabad
Places to visit in Neelum Valley, AJK
Must-visit places in Muzaffarabad city
Kohala bridge history
This bridge was constructed in 1877 and in 1890, 13 years after it was formed, it was swept away by the flood. Then in 1899, a new transportable steel bridge was constructed that vanished in the flood in 1990, so a third bridge was constructed in 1993.
Kohala bridge a gateway to AJK
Kohala bridge is known as the gateway or entry point to the Azad Kashmir administrated by Pakistan that looks so amazing and charming for its Neelum picnic point. This place is so colorful and admirable that every tourist stops to get selfies and rest here for a while.
Why Kohala bridge is famous?
Kohala bridge is famous for not only its immense beautiful views and lush green landscapes but the traditional "Char Payi" hotels with tasty and delicious food, in the cold water of the Khaner Kas stream.
Having hot and tasty food while sitting on "Char Payi" and cold water of the streaming reason to cool your body when touches your feet. And the noise of the waves of the river Jhelum which flows in front of you is really fascinating that attract tourists and a big reason for its popularity.
Things to do at Kohala bridge
Kohala bridge is famous for its Neelum picnic point and one can have delicious and fresh food of his own choosing and taste. Some famous traditional foods of Neelum picnic points are "Anda Pakora" "Samosa" White Trout Fish" "Kashmiri Handi" and "Chicken Pakora".
Along with tasty food, a large number of tourists stay here for its natural and captivating views and capture its beauty to their memory with the help of the lens of the cameras.
Can I stay at Kohala bridge?
Neelum picnic point is situated at the banks of River Jhelum on Khaner Kas stream with limited facilities to stay for long. So it's better not to stay here at night as this place has limited electricity facilities and this place is often closed for tourists after sunset.
How to reach Kohala bridge?
As it is situated in Kohala town between Murree and Muzaffarabad you can reach here from these cities by a drive of about one and a half hours.
Kohala bridge from Islamabad
It is a most scenic and wonderful drive of about 90 km (56 mi) from Islamabad to Kohala bridge via Murree expressway (E-75) that you can cover in about 3 hours maximum.
Kohala/Neelum Picnic point photo gallery
Conclusion
Kohala bridge is a gateway to Azad Kashmir and has become a tourist destination that is known as the Neelum or Kohala picnic point. It is the most scenic and fascinating place to have delicious food by dipping your legs into the cold water on the banks of the noisy Jhelum river.