Keran is a beautiful border area with the Kishenganga (Neelum) flowing through it which acts as line of control between Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) and Jammu and Kashmir. On the other side of Kishanganga River is Neelum Valley of POK and the village located to the opposite side is also called Keran, Keran is home to many beauties like streams, springs, river, mountains, dense forests including walnut trees and to a variety of wildlife. 40 kms (approximately) towards west from District headquarter Kupwara, Keran enjoys a majestic view. Keran is home to many beauties like streams, springs, river, mountains, dense forests including walnut trees and to a variety of wildlife. 40 kms (approximately) towards west from District headquarter Kupwara, Keran enjoys a majestic view. To reach to the valley one has to Pass through the Firkiyan Gali (Altitude 9634 ft). On the way to Keran at Firkiyan top the 360 degree view of surroundings is mesmerising and enchanting beauty bring goose bumps to the visitors. One can witness the lush Green forests, Meadows, Streams and also the architecture of wooden houses. The wooden architecture and style of construction of the house is still standing tall all across the Keran. These precious wooden houses need to be preserved and protected and must be promoted as heritage sites. The landslide decision of Government of India to bring border area's like Keran, Gurez, Tangdhar, Machil, and Bangus on tourism map has brought happiness on the faces of People of Kashmir. These are the new tourist destinations which will facilitate peace and development to these border areas. Any non resident traveller, wishing to visit the border areas of Keran, Karnah, and Machil have to obtain permission from District Magistrate Kupwara which is very easy as the interested person need not to visit personally any office but can get it through online mode. A non resident travel can access the portal at http://epass.kupwara.co.in. and register himself/herself.
