Neel | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 33°28′30″N 75°13′11″E / 33.47507°N 75.21986°E | |
| Country | India |
| Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Ramban district |
| Tehsil | Banihal tehsil |
Neel is a village and niabat[1] located in the Banihal tehsil of Ramban district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.[2] It is situated approximately 40 kilometres from the sub-district headquarters, Ramsoo. It is known for Neel Top, a meadow in upper area of Neel.[3]
Neel lies in the north-western Himalayas, in the upper reaches of Ramban district.[4] It falls under the jurisdiction of medical block Ukhral.[5]
Neel Banihal
Neel Top is the upper meadows of Neel area which is located at an elevation of around 2000 metres, is a prominent point in the Pir Panjal range.[6] It can be accessed via two main routes originating from Chamalwas and Magarkote, both situated along the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44). It acts as a base for several trekking expeditions into the Pir Panjal range. Popular trekking routes from Neel Top include Wasa Marg, Ejan-tragh, Chang Top, Hals-Dhar, Bari-naal, Zaradi, Devita-Dhar, Wanbara, Hansraj Pass, Perhinder,[7] Daganbass, Sargali, Yamul Top, Mayalsar, and Nandimarg.[8][9]
References
- ↑ "Administrative Setup | Government of Jammu and Kashmir | place of diverse culture, beautiful meadows | India". Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ↑ "Address drinking water shortage in Ramban district: Sajjad Shaheen". Greater Kashmir. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ↑ "Places of Interest | Government of Jammu and Kashmir | place of diverse culture, beautiful meadows | India". Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ↑ Parvaiz, M. M. (19 February 2024). "Snowfall in upper reaches, rains in plains affect life in Ramban district". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ↑ "Allopathic Dispensary Neel closed even in medical emergency - Early Times Newspaper Jammu Kashmir". www.earlytimes.in. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ↑ "Army organises snow art competition at Neel Top". Brighter Kashmir. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ↑ "DC Ramban Mussarat Islam convenes public outreach camp at Neel- Parindhar". Bold News. 8 September 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ↑ Sharief Qadri, Syed Aamir (1 January 2022). "Pir Panjal: 'Unexplored Beauty of Ramban". Kashmir Scan. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ↑ "MLA Banihal Reviews Restoration and Developmental Works in Ramsoo". Rising Kashmir. 7 January 2025. Retrieved 9 June 2025.