Gagai

Gagai is considered the last inhabited settlement of Neelum before the wilderness leads toward Astore in Gilgit-Baltistan. Reached after a rigorous four-hour trek from Taobat, it is a tiny hamlet where life pauses under heavy snow for nearly seven months of the year. Travelers passing through marvel at the resilience of its people—living in seclusion surrounded by forests, meadows, and frequent sightings of marmots and Himalayan squirrels.