This small village of India is situated on the LOC, from where even a voice raised can be heard by Pakistan

A river separates two countries

There is a river between the two countries, which separates the two countries. In India this river is called Kishanganga, but in Pakistan this river is called Neelam. Let us tell you that there are lush green forests and grasslands all around in Neelam Valley. There are many mountains, greenery, rivers and waterfalls to be seen here. Keran village is no less than a paradise for nature lovers.

So that is why the village was named Keran

It is said that King Karna had settled Keran village in the 10th century. King Karna ruled the Gomal area in Karnah. Once due to some reason he/she lost his/her eyesight. Then someone told him/her that he/she would regain his/her eyesight if he/she took a bath in the river formed by the confluence of two rivers.

When King Karna took a bath near the Sharda river in Keran village, his/her eyes were cured. he/she first saw this valley with his/her own eyes and decided to settle here. At that time, he/she established a town here and named it Karna. This town was later named Keran.

places to visit in keren

Farkiya Street
Farkiya Gali is a good place to visit in Kashmir. Actually, it is a Himalayan pass, which divides Kupwara and Keran into two parts. Farkiya Gali is situated at an altitude of 9,840 feet. The beautiful view here looks just like the beautiful pictures seen on Google.

Post Office

A post office located in Keran village is worth visiting. This post office was opened during the British period. This is a special kind of post office in Kashmir. This post office built on the Indo-Pak border is considered to be India’s first post office. It is also called the last post office of India, because after this Pakistan starts. The interesting thing is that even today in the age of mobile and internet, people here use this post office.

Lolab Valley

Lolab Valley in Keran village is no less than heaven. People are crazy about its beauty. Everyone who comes here cannot leave without exploring the Lolab Valley. Many people also know it as ‘Wadi e Lolab’. Lolab Valley, situated here amidst lush green meadows, river, lake and snowy peaks, is a perfect place for nature lovers to visit.

Permission has to be taken before entry

It is as easy to know about Keran village as it is difficult to go there. To go here, you have to take permission first. For this, you can apply online or offline. Now many homestays and hotels have opened in Keran village, where you can stay during your trip.

When to visit Keran Village

There is heavy snowfall here in winters, so it is not advisable to go here during these days. The best time to visit Keran village in Kashmir is between March and June. Here on one side there are pastures covered with green grass and on the other side there is a flowing river. After coming here, you will really feel as if an artist has painted a picture on the canvas. If the view here does not get imprinted in your heart and mind for years, then tell me!

How to reach Keran village

Keran village is 100 km away from Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir. You will not get any direct bus from Srinagar to Keran. To reach here, you can book a cab or a sharing taxi. If you want to go by bus, then first you have to catch a bus from Srinagar to Karalpera. Taxis are easily available from here to Keran. The nearest airport to Keran village is Srinagar Airport.