Darel Valley is located in District Diamer along the Darel River at a distance of 443 KM from Islamabad and 226 KM from Gilgit city. The Darel River is a tributary of the Indus River. Darel district has boundaries with Ghizer, Gilgit, Diamer, and Upper Kohistan districts. Darel district can be accessed via Karakoram Highway by crossing the Police Post near Shatiyal village while coming from Mansehra. Move on the River Road by crossing the bridge there and move on the same side and turn left to access the Darel Road along the Darel River. Darel road is narrow but in good condition. Darel district has a structure of barren mountains with patches of fertile land with pastures. Scattered trees can be seen along the road. Gayel is a small town on the opposite side of the Darel River at the confluence of the Darel River with a large size stream. A small road leads toward the Gayel village by crossing the Darel River. Darel valley is a beautiful and attractive valley, especially in the autumn season when different colors of trees add extra beauty in the Darel Valley. Most of the mountains are barren but there are scattered trees everywhere in the Darel Valley along the Darel River. Overall view of the Darel valley is attractive and beautiful, so one can enjoy the trip toward the Darel Valley from the Karakoram Highway.