Neel (village)
Village in Jammu and Kashmir
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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]
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| Coordinates: 33.47507°N 75.21986°E | |
| Country | India |
| Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Ramban district |
| Tehsil | Banihal tehsil |
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]