tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435221477581065412024-03-18T14:48:08.145+05:00Tour to PakistanHave You ever seen heavenly Pakistan? Just visit the Pakistan by this blog. This is a unique blog in which detailed information about Pakistan has been collected carefully.Syed Imranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02091062951852076327noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343522147758106541.post-10497880244872958472011-10-08T23:39:00.027+05:002023-07-18T15:59:22.376+05:00Islamabad - Capital City of Pakistan<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a name='more'></a></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX3jAlesQL-8JMLWV-BLJ4LZxsbBSzw-t99TbxYNpKaozGCbzLO2AmDfyjVNdeJQq8XGjQYV4Xs_y3H40JwmnoPWX7M-1npOkAz6bnjJlRa1c3nJnPwLNrciGT-c_YeiLJP2VJHpSkuXgZ/s1600/1468131101_a4fc1f1349_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX3jAlesQL-8JMLWV-BLJ4LZxsbBSzw-t99TbxYNpKaozGCbzLO2AmDfyjVNdeJQq8XGjQYV4Xs_y3H40JwmnoPWX7M-1npOkAz6bnjJlRa1c3nJnPwLNrciGT-c_YeiLJP2VJHpSkuXgZ/s400/1468131101_a4fc1f1349_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Location:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHYKILg3HgUd6hRjgAaVqwrWH1f3QV4C_CxU227VdjjkHaig_EXUdQYxppECUUGPwntotOIVj833SaCInTEtfLl4XGXJjrpHlhHr-9y8lxbTbal7c6BNPLrk_ozG_22s4Nh78TgnwRaZjZ/s1600/3037417707_8363ef04e2_z.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHYKILg3HgUd6hRjgAaVqwrWH1f3QV4C_CxU227VdjjkHaig_EXUdQYxppECUUGPwntotOIVj833SaCInTEtfLl4XGXJjrpHlhHr-9y8lxbTbal7c6BNPLrk_ozG_22s4Nh78TgnwRaZjZ/s320/3037417707_8363ef04e2_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Islamabad is located at the edge of the Pothohar Plateau at the foot of the Margalla Hills. Its elevation is 507 metres (1,663 ft). The modern capital and the ancient Gakhar city of Rawalpindi stand side by side and are commonly referred to as the Twin Cities. To the east of the city lies Murree and Kotli Sattian. To the north lies the Haripur District of Khyber Pakhtunkwah Province. Kahuta lies on the northeast, Taxila, Wah Cantt, and Attock District to the northwest, Gujar Khan, Kallar Syedian, Rawat, and Mandrah on the northeast, and Rawalpindi to the southwest. Islamabad is located 120 kilometres (75 mi) SSW of Muzaffarabad, 185 kilometres (115 mi) east of Peshawar, 295 kilometres (183 mi) NNE of Lahore, and 300 kilometres (190 mi) WSW of Srinagar, the capital of Indian Kashmir.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Climate:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeW2yhjd2ZWubT5sG7AtfGVtvYjALlJLfHNlZojQmTj4fvJ2qlo7GbgrxSZnExGUZ2WMjGW07zrTFlmSbYfGMc73sSCXKQx-h655mG8a6wuHLqFA8i-VyiG9sb8L0wr3bYchT859KbRVZm/s1600/2471660126_81e2e01640_z.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeW2yhjd2ZWubT5sG7AtfGVtvYjALlJLfHNlZojQmTj4fvJ2qlo7GbgrxSZnExGUZ2WMjGW07zrTFlmSbYfGMc73sSCXKQx-h655mG8a6wuHLqFA8i-VyiG9sb8L0wr3bYchT859KbRVZm/s320/2471660126_81e2e01640_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Islamabad features an atypical version of a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers accompanied by a monsoon season followed by mild and wet winters. The hottest months are from May to July, where average highs routinely exceed 38 °C. </span></o:p><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Description:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Islamabad is beautiful. It is a region-wide symbol of progress, innovation and architectural marvel. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Islamabad is a well-organized city divided into different sectors and zones. It was ranked as a Gamma world city in 2008.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1P1iF8WtiUW_AgZDD3Rbbn-eFaA4TiRyk3BUztuxJhWSp0MYv2H4aQpSFtCHPw3oEnkUopVbyklLWrS0g8-aA_r77Z74Rb9yzRgrP44Fjg_zHb09RSkMy3mg_wwAk1Xu7HKcb8dWNPp4M/s1600/2182926082_bc1d4aa549_z.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1P1iF8WtiUW_AgZDD3Rbbn-eFaA4TiRyk3BUztuxJhWSp0MYv2H4aQpSFtCHPw3oEnkUopVbyklLWrS0g8-aA_r77Z74Rb9yzRgrP44Fjg_zHb09RSkMy3mg_wwAk1Xu7HKcb8dWNPp4M/s320/2182926082_bc1d4aa549_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The area of Islamabad is 906 square kilometres (350 sq mi). A further 2,717 square kilometres (1,049 sq mi) area is known as the Specified Area, with the Margala Hills in the north and northeast. The southern portion of the city is an undulating plain. It is drained by the Kurang River, on which the Rawal Dam is located.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjum5r49dsNw3cgVWU-CTVx9XU1chrH3XgD4TBZiYF6-KmDF9wuLpTfVtGTLLOAJStWWbl9XF-PBpIFmddrBMNWMNMgpex5lJO9k7Fvuv_qxmmPQoe8SWqub2qlbYoOu8HjSqx5iatMfQT2/s1600/presidency.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjum5r49dsNw3cgVWU-CTVx9XU1chrH3XgD4TBZiYF6-KmDF9wuLpTfVtGTLLOAJStWWbl9XF-PBpIFmddrBMNWMNMgpex5lJO9k7Fvuv_qxmmPQoe8SWqub2qlbYoOu8HjSqx5iatMfQT2/s320/presidency.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">When Pakistan gained Independence in 1947, Karachi was its first capital. Karachi was located at one end of the country, making it vulnerable to attacks from the Arabian Sea. A capital which was easily accessible from all parts of the country was needed. The newly selected location of Islamabad was closer to army headquarters in Rawalpindi and the disputed territory of Kashmir in the North.</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXbOGbPryukbxVNyppzQ50Wvn6j_fp9bkYlwJAyOChRRMmCbjqLJ7MOvngF2r_rnFG_wNIY6N5VJMmv6VkjdurE8BuyieLtawp0VLvspSRG5JnqOzwnyDKo_t_-qF23fI1-esTHj-Q-JQQ/s1600/pm+house.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXbOGbPryukbxVNyppzQ50Wvn6j_fp9bkYlwJAyOChRRMmCbjqLJ7MOvngF2r_rnFG_wNIY6N5VJMmv6VkjdurE8BuyieLtawp0VLvspSRG5JnqOzwnyDKo_t_-qF23fI1-esTHj-Q-JQQ/s320/pm+house.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">In 1958, a commission was constituted to select a suitable site for the national capital with particular emphasis on location, climate, logistics, and defence requirements along with other attributes. After extensive study, research, and a thorough review of potential sites, the commission recommended the area northeast of Rawalpindi.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR5jD2eLz9MW48SEPQW7ut0BxOVg7U4RQ3IoR7HOyiGUvFAiBIu3gemoLGr9QSAgARmp25L5zBlAoxDXMEnPb5DWB62fAKIyfJgwAirYiGxtO8FF7SKcfx4L5dgv0psAW3yWdsfqREDQ43/s1600/Jinnah+Super%252C+Gol+Market.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR5jD2eLz9MW48SEPQW7ut0BxOVg7U4RQ3IoR7HOyiGUvFAiBIu3gemoLGr9QSAgARmp25L5zBlAoxDXMEnPb5DWB62fAKIyfJgwAirYiGxtO8FF7SKcfx4L5dgv0psAW3yWdsfqREDQ43/s320/Jinnah+Super%252C+Gol+Market.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">In 1960, Islamabad was constructed as a forward capital for several reasons. Traditionally, development in Pakistan was focused on the colonial centre of Karachi, and President Ayub Khan wanted it to be equally distributed. A Greek firm of architects, Konstantinos Apostolos Doxiadis, designed the master plan of the city which was based on a grid plan and triangular in shape, with its apex towards the Margalla Hills.The capital was not moved directly from Karachi to Islamabad, it was first shifted temporarily to Rawalpindi and then to Islamabad when the development was completed.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjqgwAH6e2JAcSv2ykWKdoq3ifv16ffpTz5E0tys_BCSS1e76rq8Y_LJLPQlKqzY-D6INbzTDW8oAS0Rptl8gIyRmqXIdnuCPDSFteA2fWR91AWVOrtK_M2NKkVuzXV4YrrcJeWh6XGbye/s1600/464862039_3488a86a67_z.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjqgwAH6e2JAcSv2ykWKdoq3ifv16ffpTz5E0tys_BCSS1e76rq8Y_LJLPQlKqzY-D6INbzTDW8oAS0Rptl8gIyRmqXIdnuCPDSFteA2fWR91AWVOrtK_M2NKkVuzXV4YrrcJeWh6XGbye/s320/464862039_3488a86a67_z.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Islamabad and Rawalpindi, along with the adjoining areas, would be integrated to form a large metropolitan area called Islamabad/Rawalpindi Metropolitan Area. The area would consist of the developing Islamabad, the old colonial, cantonement city of Rawalpindi, and Margalla Hills National Park, including surrounding rural areas. These three combined areas are now called Islamabad Capital Territory. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Initially, it was proposed that the three areas would be connected by four major highways: Murree Highway, Islamabad Highway, Soan Highway, and Capital Highway. However, to date only two highways have been constructed: Kashmir Highway (the former Murree Highway) and Islamabad Highway.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Islamabad is the hub all the governmental activities while Rawalpindi is the centre of all industrial, commercial, and military activities. The two cities are considered sister cities and are highly interdependent.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz6-KNcIwKxJc6dEPHBke9cnXu2g0LmZMutiFcY1iBaINw1GXXm7Cc3kf8H1IovLizq3AJaL2ZTzHyPncPLnV0Ni1HRiyOR3CSENk3P5iU0i2f0FPZKJ4YGLhdNf1ZNdnrgJ8LTnFaPFai/s1600/rawal+lake+road.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz6-KNcIwKxJc6dEPHBke9cnXu2g0LmZMutiFcY1iBaINw1GXXm7Cc3kf8H1IovLizq3AJaL2ZTzHyPncPLnV0Ni1HRiyOR3CSENk3P5iU0i2f0FPZKJ4YGLhdNf1ZNdnrgJ8LTnFaPFai/s320/rawal+lake+road.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Being the seat of the Government of Pakistan, initially government servants and employees of the federal administration settled here. Since then, there has been a steady growth in the population of the city, which has swelled to somewhere in excess of a million inhabitants. At the moment, the capital city is the fastest growing urban settlement in the country. There is an increased interest in the city from The President and The Prime Minister, as well as a renewed drive from foreign investors to invest in the city. This has caused a growth in the economy, produced employment at all levels and ensured development. Owing to all these factors, Islamabad is now becoming a lively and bustling metropolis, full of vibrancy.</span><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">A relatively quiet city, Islamabad consists of mainly Federal Government offices, Parliment House, the official residences of the President and Prime Minister along with the Diplomatic Enclave, an area next to the Parliament House dedicated to foreign embassies and missions appointed in Pakistan.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-wpsEwQjKlFEhWQ5LpEaPL9qPO6-Iul_ogCblHZzkTOMYV752rV0arFRPdA3nUNh7v2hcgFLCZEc3HK7wXKahhbp4flm8Eb3iybg8dP8GYMYP3lHZGWu8p1COi8sz7uUqTszQFDsxoah9/s1600/105254458_e192f3a366_z.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-wpsEwQjKlFEhWQ5LpEaPL9qPO6-Iul_ogCblHZzkTOMYV752rV0arFRPdA3nUNh7v2hcgFLCZEc3HK7wXKahhbp4flm8Eb3iybg8dP8GYMYP3lHZGWu8p1COi8sz7uUqTszQFDsxoah9/s320/105254458_e192f3a366_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Islamabad has a population of 1.21 million as of 2009. Urdu is predominantly spoken within the city due to the ethnic mix of populations. English, being the official language of Pakistan, is also commonly understood. Other languages include Punjabi, Pashto and Pothohari. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Although the majority of the population in Islamabad traditionally have been employees of the Federal Government. In the last decade there have been vast changes in the city's traditional reputation. From it being a typical 9 to 5 city, Islamabad has become more lively with many new restaurants and hotels springing up to service this new wealth. A lot of international food chains have opened, and generally a great improvement in night life with increasing shopping areas opening till late. However during winter season streets are considerably quiet after dark.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">People:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">People are very friendly and indeed very good hosts. Many of Islamabad's citizens are well-educated and speak English very well, working for the government and in the private sector. Be gracious in accepting invitations to people's houses for lunch, tea or dinner: it will reflect well on you if you verbally ensure that you are causing them no inconvenience.Generally, women do not shake hands with men.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Infrastructure:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #93c47d; text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Education:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzCNkQD8qRqhKTAz2U_gH2RBZAUwRCffi9B6UfYndLvMx1zGsfz9RbKqK7IUHuZeS6AJsyO6ET083AwB6vthP0aPRVa8QVel0A55IJCnSHFXE0czCjb6oZELdtk8gyxg0Bf0ybvf8WRZgn/s1600/aiou.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzCNkQD8qRqhKTAz2U_gH2RBZAUwRCffi9B6UfYndLvMx1zGsfz9RbKqK7IUHuZeS6AJsyO6ET083AwB6vthP0aPRVa8QVel0A55IJCnSHFXE0czCjb6oZELdtk8gyxg0Bf0ybvf8WRZgn/s320/aiou.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Islamabad boasts the highest literacy rate in Pakistan at 87%. A large number of public and private sector educational institutes are presen9 here. According to Academy of Educational Planning And Management's report, in 2006 there were a total of 904 recognized institutions in Islamabad (30 pre-primary, 2 religious, 384 primary, 157 middle, 291 high, 15 intermediate, and 25 degree colleges). There are seven teacher training institutes and 17 recognized universities in Islamabad. The world's second largest university by enrollment, Allama Iqbal Open University, is located in Islamabad. The two top engineering universities in Pakistan, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences and National University of Sciences and Technology also have their headquarters in the capital. Quaid-i-Azam University in Islamabad is the top ranked university in Pakistan in the general category.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #93c47d; text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Air Port:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">New Islamabad International Airport is under construction at Fateh Jang to cope with the increasing number of passengers. When completed, the airport will be the largest in Pakistan. The airport will be built at a cost of $400 million and will be completed by the end of 2011. This will be the first green field airport in Pakistan with an area of 3,600-acre (15 Square km).</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red; text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Places to See:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Due to its location on the Pothohar Plateau, remnants of ancient cultures and civilizations such as Aryan, Soanian, and Indus Valley civilization can still be found in the region. A 15th century Gakhar fort, Pharwala Fort, is located near Islamabad which was built on the remains of a 10th century Hindu fort. Rawat Fort in the region was built by the Gakhars in 16th century where the grave of the Gakhar chief, Sultan Sarang Khan, is located.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div id="yui_3_4_0_3_1316893217778_2468" style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPqmZ2BmIxkvZliUpOHmE1l1OrGAy41kAoZ9J5GHKZiaWtOFvsEhY-K4bOzpvL6PWhVsCRsZz-f8RRQdNbffIf1R93zA5uUhIV-EdLyW88xpYFT054GqhDTLg4MsvxnP6nBw1ShVWuy4vl/s1600/5292758052_ffb277c854_z.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPqmZ2BmIxkvZliUpOHmE1l1OrGAy41kAoZ9J5GHKZiaWtOFvsEhY-K4bOzpvL6PWhVsCRsZz-f8RRQdNbffIf1R93zA5uUhIV-EdLyW88xpYFT054GqhDTLg4MsvxnP6nBw1ShVWuy4vl/s320/5292758052_ffb277c854_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">The village was converted into the a place of Hindu worship by a Mughal commander, Raja Man Singh. He constructed a number of small ponds: Rama kunda, Sita kunda, Lakshaman kunda, and Hanuman kunda. The region is home to many Hindu temples that are preserved, showing the history of Hindu civilisation and architecture in the region. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) of Islamabad has developed Saidpur into a tourist attraction by giving it the look and feel of a quaint village.</span></div></div><br />
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<b style="color: #93c47d;">East View Point:</b><br />
The older and more visited picnic spot is East View Point where there is a terrace surrounded by a park with a fountain. Jinnah Stadium, Rawal Lake and neighboring hills of Margalla and Murree can be easily viewd from here. There is a small garden of Pine Trees near the terrace. Speciality of this garden is that all trees have been planted by country heads (Kings/Presidents/Prime Ministers) of friend countries. It is a tradition that whenever a foriegn president or prime minister visits pakistan he/she plants a tree at Shakar Parian which is a symbol of friendship between the countries. You can check them out with the names of person who planted them.<br />
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There is a monument/foundation memerial on East View point where Islamabad City's Master Plan was approved by that time's President His Excelency Mr. Ayub Khan in 24 May 1960. Also there are snack bars in case you wanna have some thing to eat.<br />
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<b style="color: #93c47d;">West View Point:</b><br />
Pakistan Monument is built on West View Point. Also you can view Islamabad's sky line from West View Point. West Viewpoint also overlooks Rawalpindi.<br />
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<b style="color: red;">Shahdara:</b><br />
Shahdara is a wonderful place to have visit to the local as well as across the border visitors. Although, the place is not maintained by the government (CDA) like other tourist spots in Islamabad.<br />
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However, it is wonderful place to have a visit. The place is around at 8 Kilometer distance from Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad. Usually local people know about it, but I have noticed that only few people visited that place.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> Represents Pakistan's four provinces and three territories. From air the monument looks like a star (center) and a crescent moon (formed by walls forming the petals), these represent the star and crescent on <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Pakistan</st1:place></st1:country-region>'s flag.<o:p> After a competition among many renowned architects, Arif Masood’s plan was selected for the final design. The blooming flower shape of the monument represents Pakistan's progress as a rapidly developing country. The four main petals of the monument represent the four provinces (Balochistan, North West Frontier Province, Punjab, and Sindh), while the three smaller petals represent the Northern Areas, Azad Kashmir and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. The Monument has been designed to reflect the culture and civilization of the country and depicts the story of the Pakistan Movement, dedicated to those who sacrificed themselves for future generations.</o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1gyacj3T7Xo9NFPkd0laDUat8xRc-NtTzzLiCQZHZjCzChMweP-ah9RzjhkMg2eFkZTD1BB-nNc4BNSrOVdxLbHEPWshWxx0ypyxrGTmY-jsIkL7N5OLOLD_p7nreN-kGARMqkh85DoO_/s1600/Lake+view+Park.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1gyacj3T7Xo9NFPkd0laDUat8xRc-NtTzzLiCQZHZjCzChMweP-ah9RzjhkMg2eFkZTD1BB-nNc4BNSrOVdxLbHEPWshWxx0ypyxrGTmY-jsIkL7N5OLOLD_p7nreN-kGARMqkh85DoO_/s320/Lake+view+Park.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It is a beautiful laid out park with gardens, picnic spots, and secluded paths. The terraced garden and the lake are used for fishing and boating purposes. The highest point in the garden offers a panoramic view of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Islamabad</st1:place></st1:city>. Boating, sailing, water skating and diving facilities are organized by private clubs. To the west of the lake is the Islamabad Club, which offers different sporting facilities.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #6aa84f; text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><st1:place style="color: #93c47d;" w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Caravan</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Park</st1:placetype></st1:place><span style="color: #93c47d;">:</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It is at a little distance away from the Shakarparian Hills. This park is open and accessible only for foreigners, making it exclusive and safe. Adequate facilities are provided to make visitors to the area comfortable and at home.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #6aa84f; text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #93c47d;">Margalla Hills National Park:</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw3R2btHxiW4GBy5f2BvvWbZhHWDz4bDaSaOzbOiIWESEnM7os6nzjvh7YpxD_U4uMyhdP3m5Pzycs2WVI-vW13HP8PRQRAfXqevc1ePg5caJ3PffwjtSv61LGaJgBdwviiizgXqFEqTpv/s1600/5601452850_a989fd9b9c_b.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw3R2btHxiW4GBy5f2BvvWbZhHWDz4bDaSaOzbOiIWESEnM7os6nzjvh7YpxD_U4uMyhdP3m5Pzycs2WVI-vW13HP8PRQRAfXqevc1ePg5caJ3PffwjtSv61LGaJgBdwviiizgXqFEqTpv/s320/5601452850_a989fd9b9c_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Margalla Hills National Park, is located in the foothills of the Himalayan range. The topography is rugged, with numerous valleys and many steep and even precipitous slopes. The area is drained by the River Kurang and its tributaries, which flow into the River Soan. This park is the most accessible park in Pakistan due to its close proximity to the national capital, Islamabad. A visitor centre is planned for Daman-E-Koh, providing lounge accommodation and an information service. Lodges, camping grounds and picnic sites are also planned and the provision of a chair lift may be considered. Take a nice nature walk in the hills surrounding <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Islamabad</st1:place></st1:city>.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
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Sarai or travellers inn constructed by Sher Shah Suri on the Grand Trunk Road connecting Kabul with Calcutta now lie in ruins in Islamabad. Such public works were the hallmark of Sher Sha Suri's reign where travellers inn with all the necessary facilities were constructed along the GT road to provide rest and recreation facilities to travellers. A large portion of sarai has been destroyed and the remaining is encroached.</o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b style="color: #93c47d;">Simly Dam:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggeRcyZ28_ZpULW1h8E098cMr5sp7rLSYqvPViuwnW099arS_W7waUQvg1i2PcDDszt9HiTl7UArYKHTzChTT9VjDZ22fJcWOv3X6XGCE7uVQQ8VxLgl1gw8O3ounknoN5BgsdiWgSuqML/s1600/2666945988_e726c91a35_b.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggeRcyZ28_ZpULW1h8E098cMr5sp7rLSYqvPViuwnW099arS_W7waUQvg1i2PcDDszt9HiTl7UArYKHTzChTT9VjDZ22fJcWOv3X6XGCE7uVQQ8VxLgl1gw8O3ounknoN5BgsdiWgSuqML/s320/2666945988_e726c91a35_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div id="yui_3_4_0_3_1318011092518_1150" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The lake is spread over an area of 28,750 acre. There is complete facilities for all kinds of water sports.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Simly Dam is the largest reservoir of drinking water to people living in Islamabad. The water stored in this dam is fed by the melting snow & natural springs of Murree hills. Simly Dam</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> is situated at a distance of about 30 km east of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Islamabad</st1:place></st1:city>. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After 10-15 mins drive toward murree coms Barakahu, road is branching off to the right which is marked Simly Dam Road. Usually, it takes around 30 minutes to reach Simly Dam from there. The road is not very smooth and has bumps but the surroundings are beautiful. I prefer you take Lethrar Road, which takes you to Nilor Factory on the way to Kotli Sattian.. Turn left after you cross Nilor.</span> About 100 meters before the Simly Dam, a road goes directly to Gulahrrda Gali, Patriata. Besie this road, there are small cities like Karor and Bun operated by MKDA (Murre Kahuta Development Authority). Afterwards reach to Gulharra Gali, Patriata.</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="color: #93c47d;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Rawat Fort</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b style="color: #93c47d;">:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.8pt; margin: 4.8pt 0in 6pt; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTRPYvTJSF4mPJluubIeuZjkEwwnNQO2R8lShudwaEgnEsSLRjJO9ojce-Qs1ktgV74HaYvv3l1HOkKj4AiLMFmVfKosWVzC-3nl5lqGm5JX2f0mCYlstwuOwWikuAeJbDL4TqneT9m-Qf/s1600/Rawat+fort.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTRPYvTJSF4mPJluubIeuZjkEwwnNQO2R8lShudwaEgnEsSLRjJO9ojce-Qs1ktgV74HaYvv3l1HOkKj4AiLMFmVfKosWVzC-3nl5lqGm5JX2f0mCYlstwuOwWikuAeJbDL4TqneT9m-Qf/s320/Rawat+fort.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Rawat Fort </span>was built in early 16th century by<span class="apple-converted-space"> Gakhars, </span>a tribe of the Pothohar <span class="apple-converted-space"></span>plateau. It is 17 km east of<span class="apple-converted-space"> Rawalpindi on Grand Trunk Road. </span>The fort was the scene of a battle between the Gakhar chief Sultan Sarang Khan and Sher Shah Suri<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sher_Shah_Suri" title="Sher Shah Suri"><span color="windowtext"></span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>in 1546 AD.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="apple-style-span">The fort is almost in square form and has two gates. It contains a mosque made up of three big dome shaped rooms. There is also a quadrangular building with a dome. Along the wall there are additional small rooms. In the center of the fort there are many graves. Among </span>them is the tomb of Sultan Sarang Khan. His 16 sons, who died there fighting, are also buried inside the fort.</span></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Mountain biking is fast becoming a much-loved activity because of the weather and the terrain. If you're in the mood for some adventurous cycling down one of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Islamabad</st1:place></st1:city>'s beautifully scenic bike trails, get your bike ready and head down. Information can again be had from the ASG's hiking publication.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">There are many trails to choose from, some of which have been numbered by the city planners. The more popular walks are Trail 3, Trail 5 and the Zoo Trail. Google Earth gives a good way to orientate yourself before you set out.</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div style="color: blue;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Trail 1:</span></b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This remains a mystery – possibly refers to a trail starting from behind the Faisal Mosque.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div style="color: blue;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Trail 2:</span></b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Beginning a little way up Pir Sohawa (just past the Jungle Shack drinks bar. This is a good choice if you are looking for a 1-2 hour walk. The trail leads up to the Daman-e Koh viewpoint. If you want to continue walking a trail up to Cactus Ridge leads from next to the Police check point near the entrance to Daman-e Koh. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Then comes the hard core part of the track. Its steep and too much rocky. Its 30 to 50 minutes of torture to your muscles. Once you reach the Pir sohawa road, you are relieved like any thing.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
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<div style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Zoo Trail:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It is a mini-trail and is located next to the entrance of the Islamabad Zoo. A 30 - 40 trek takes you to Daman-e-Koh, which is a popular viewpoint overlooking <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Islamabad</st1:place></st1:city>. Daman-e-Koh has 2-3 restaurants for dining, a small playground for children and operates a golf cart between the parking and viewpoint.</span><br />
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<div style="background-color: white; color: blue;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Siadpur Trail:</span></b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Follow the river through the village (including ducking though some back alleys you'll emerge in a valley and a trail that leads up to the Monal restaurant - and hence you can easily do a loop coming down trail 3. Siadpur trail isn't much used so it largely free of litter.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: yellow; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0CWYlbQl3bIdxdw_CjsKloLpFR6024zVvOZN9HFAn0hfR2-YaAPZs6ouMAs2Kdw-Lh_rP4dWnivpkX-XpTGfjVNFwjVODMqItQY-wbpg3wXtiAgmdWb19Wv8JKGskzeIUspNAxcN03Pw8/s1600/bari+imam+trail.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0CWYlbQl3bIdxdw_CjsKloLpFR6024zVvOZN9HFAn0hfR2-YaAPZs6ouMAs2Kdw-Lh_rP4dWnivpkX-XpTGfjVNFwjVODMqItQY-wbpg3wXtiAgmdWb19Wv8JKGskzeIUspNAxcN03Pw8/s1600/bari+imam+trail.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">For the more adventurous this is a good hike. Drive to Nurpur Shahan (east of the government complexs beyond the end of Margalla Road) – head to a road junction at 33.7457°, 73.1050° and turn left, until you reach a turnoff for a small guesthouse at the start of the trail. The walk starts with steps leading up to the Bari Imam cave, then you can continue up the steep hill behind, then traverse round to the Pir Sohawa road, where there are a few cafes and a hotel. It is about 5km from here to the Top of Trail 3 if you follow the road). You can return down the valley back to your starting point. Beware however that you pass into Khyber Paktunkwa on the walk and you may have to charm yourself pass some policemen.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQwaAf9W7sSvhy9dGVaFjTDoxaIqDUSUrEobSvsAQw4PHygaWWkBWWBhfL-iOHkmzgYws1a-8Ggfam3KqwbUnfb7wNRq0PyP_Cw5Z4Yg3OxG_tIiwKy5pHy6PhraHjqCo9pwwVLp0sO5Y3/s1600/F-6+Markaz+%2528Super+market%2529.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQwaAf9W7sSvhy9dGVaFjTDoxaIqDUSUrEobSvsAQw4PHygaWWkBWWBhfL-iOHkmzgYws1a-8Ggfam3KqwbUnfb7wNRq0PyP_Cw5Z4Yg3OxG_tIiwKy5pHy6PhraHjqCo9pwwVLp0sO5Y3/s320/F-6+Markaz+%2528Super+market%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Islamabad</st1:place></st1:city> is divided into sectors, each sector having its own central shopping area (or markaz) where all local amenities are located. Some of the more popular markazes are the F6 Markaz (aka Supermarket) F7 Markaz (aka Jinnah Super Market), F8 Markaz (aka Ayub Market), G6 Markaz (aka <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Melody</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Park</st1:placetype></st1:place>), G9 Markaz (aka Karachi Company) and so on. Each markaz has its own peculiarities and each one is worth visiting individually. However most things are catered for in each markaz i.e. clothing, shoes, fast food etc. There’s always a real buzz in the evenings when all the shoppers come out, particularly in the run up to Eid. <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">7th Avenue</st1:address></st1:street>, located at Jinnah Super Market (F7 Markaz), has large selection of western food products. Best Price, located at Super Market (F6 Markaz), also sells western food products.</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red; text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Get Around:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOdZPqnNA-4BsFXDJwfaPA8EtKhuIZLL-ds1aF0WqK3Hd21inLHKjjtyNQrh8r3r9tKkYZLl50X827VVu-opfPpCvW5hWew981KVoOBPlfbrEHeIftmUM0lYbElTI1tGbTTJ2_7T3T5AHI/s1600/taxi.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOdZPqnNA-4BsFXDJwfaPA8EtKhuIZLL-ds1aF0WqK3Hd21inLHKjjtyNQrh8r3r9tKkYZLl50X827VVu-opfPpCvW5hWew981KVoOBPlfbrEHeIftmUM0lYbElTI1tGbTTJ2_7T3T5AHI/s320/taxi.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Taxis in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Islamabad</st1:place></st1:city> are abundant, popular and generally safe. Cost is around Rs. 35 - Rs. 45 per sector traveled, depending on your bargaining skills. Prices will be higher at night, especially departing from places like Jinnah Super (F-7). It is always advisable to agree the fare before traveling.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjFmR9GGQ4jp8DKYnnM3UKPced16a8CXyc5NpiFgRFJlxO6RxSn9JZ6MVfsXjy6tmYlybTNplI1-9WiXo7D0j1woV9uqsMqs0gTdQ7R22U3MBLfqIbK4kz6x_gKFwzuPlHQRHjoAcMWpB5/s1600/rent+car.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjFmR9GGQ4jp8DKYnnM3UKPced16a8CXyc5NpiFgRFJlxO6RxSn9JZ6MVfsXjy6tmYlybTNplI1-9WiXo7D0j1woV9uqsMqs0gTdQ7R22U3MBLfqIbK4kz6x_gKFwzuPlHQRHjoAcMWpB5/s320/rent+car.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Car Hire is also a good way of getting around. Although road signs and directions are only available on main roads, the city's grid and numbering system make it relatively easy to find your way around. There are various car hire companies in Blue Area F-6 and also in G-8 Markaz where cars can be hired with drivers. Most major hotels have their own car hire services and are relatively cheap. A tip to the driver at the end of the booking period is appreciated but not mandatory.</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLDztxJjNnNimFGijZJqjoAPKyDYT82XjgV5ona0_4IRSRrKoQ1DMNDnBp1vqDdSVENX7J38zTtkbgzhr7x8aUQNJmi0u5kewdfgJ-sAsbcXoMtmg0djRy0UmCWLCPBRG0GyD_i3i1nlbU/s1600/bus.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLDztxJjNnNimFGijZJqjoAPKyDYT82XjgV5ona0_4IRSRrKoQ1DMNDnBp1vqDdSVENX7J38zTtkbgzhr7x8aUQNJmi0u5kewdfgJ-sAsbcXoMtmg0djRy0UmCWLCPBRG0GyD_i3i1nlbU/s1600/bus.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Niazi express, Skyways and Daewoo Sammi are 2 of the nicer long-haul operators. Skyways offer some direct services to/from <st1:city w:st="on">Islamabad</st1:city> and <st1:city w:st="on">Lahore</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Peshawar</st1:city> and <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Karachi</st1:place></st1:city>. Daewoo has its own terminal on the road from <st1:city w:st="on">Islamabad</st1:city> just outside <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Rawalpindi</st1:place></st1:city>. The majority of buses arrive and depart from <st1:city w:st="on">Rawalpindi</st1:city>, a few kilometers and a 45 minute taxi ride from <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Islamabad</st1:place></st1:city>. It's best to book Daewoo by phone in advance if possible. At the moment they serve <st1:city w:st="on">Karachi</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Peshawar</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Lahore</st1:city>, Murree, <st1:city w:st="on">Sialkot</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Abottabad</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">Bahawalpur</st1:state>, <st1:city w:st="on">Faisalabad</st1:city> and <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Multan</st1:place></st1:city>.</span></div><br />
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</span></h2>Syed Imranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02091062951852076327noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343522147758106541.post-80158935438059281622011-03-18T22:58:00.027+05:002011-10-19T03:16:42.660+05:00Poonch<div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 4.8pt 0in 6pt; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHk63WQf3ShjpEBY43BAA75us_Z-_q7fZ7zVPT8mlLssuqa6E-bKGALLg_4AjSt9_f3JojfmEgolWd0qjhmHlimHPCiGUG4nSWchIvwuv1YQHEPBhs6PZyWdP2IoYycRPphNQjNdvT7SM-/s1600/3306335196_cd4ed7edc0_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHk63WQf3ShjpEBY43BAA75us_Z-_q7fZ7zVPT8mlLssuqa6E-bKGALLg_4AjSt9_f3JojfmEgolWd0qjhmHlimHPCiGUG4nSWchIvwuv1YQHEPBhs6PZyWdP2IoYycRPphNQjNdvT7SM-/s400/3306335196_cd4ed7edc0_z.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>LOCATION:<u1:p></u1:p></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 4.8pt 0in 6pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Poonch district borders<span class="apple-converted-space"> Indian-administered Kashmir </span>that comes under the<span class="apple-converted-space"> Kashmir section </span>which is part of the greater dispute between<span class="apple-converted-space"> <st1:country-region u2:st="on"></st1:country-region></span><st1:country-region w:st="on">India</st1:country-region><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> <st1:country-region u2:st="on"><st1:place u2:st="on"></st1:place></st1:country-region></span><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Pakistan</st1:place></st1:country-region>.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u1:p> </u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></span></div><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Description:<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></h2><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit;"><div style="margin: 5pt 4.5pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Poonch is one of the scenic valleys in Azad Kashimr. Poonch<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>is one of the eight districts of<span class="apple-converted-space"> Azad Jammu and Kashmir. </span>The capital of the district is<span class="apple-converted-space"> Rawalakot </span>with the Awan, Douli, Maldial and Sudhan tribes being the dominant groups in the district. This region has produced numerous business, political and military leaders.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div><h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></h2><h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">History:</span></span></h2><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span">From the end of the 17th century up to 1837 A.D Poonch was ruled by different Muslim Rajas of Loran. It then fell in to the hands of Raja Falz Talab Khan of Rajori. In 1846, this area was handed over to Maharaja Ghulab Singh under the Treaty of Amritsar. Before this transfer, Poonch was considered a district of Lahore. Maharaja Ghulab Singh handed over Poonch and some other areas to his nephews, Jawahar Singh and Moti Singh, with the condition that they would not make any administrative change without the consent of the Maharaja of Kashmir.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span">Poonch was annexed and converted Into Jagir by Maharaja Han Singh in 1935-36 by the deposing Raja of Poonch the Dogras always found it difficult to establish their rule in Poonch.</span></span></div></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In 1947 when Pakistan came into being, the people of Poonch started an armed struggle against the Dogra and Indian forces and got the area liberated which now administratively stands divided into three districts namely Poonch, Sudhnuti and Bagh.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="mw-headline"><u1:p></u1:p>Separation of Poonch:</span><o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">After independence in 1947,</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <st1:country-region u2:st="on"></st1:country-region></span></span><st1:country-region w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Pakistan</span></span></st1:country-region><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">and</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <st1:country-region u2:st="on"></st1:country-region></span></span><st1:country-region w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">India</span></span></st1:country-region><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">fought a</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> War over Kashmir. </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">As a result of the war, Poonch was split between the two nations. Prior to the division of Poonch, the only high school in the district was in the city of Poonch, this city now forms the capital of Indian-controlled Poonch.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span">Places to See:</span><o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Rawalakot:</b><o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Rawalakot the district headquarter, is situated in the heart of district Poonch is also called</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <st1:place u2:st="on"><st1:placename u2:st="on"></st1:placename></st1:place></span></span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Pearl</span></span></st1:placename><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <st1:placetype u2:st="on"></st1:placetype></span></span><st1:placetype w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Valley</span></span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">. The altitude of this beautiful saucer-shaped valley is 1615 meters. Situated at a distance of 76 kilometers from Kohalla, it is also linked with Rawalpindi/Islamabad via Azad pattan and Dhalkot and with Muzaffarabad via Kohalla by black top roads.</span></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></h2><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGgeb2dEBOeswPhXHjzjf7HIkOS5Yvv9bX31Huk64KRSZd25eE4kiWfIbUhbYUqYW_fmsghyeBLlooJi6w1MoGiBlDDYsGPw6klBGPDjK68ekx0OXgPIOH8UV4ZZuhYhVsX9_rLewy7WVx/s1600/rawlakot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGgeb2dEBOeswPhXHjzjf7HIkOS5Yvv9bX31Huk64KRSZd25eE4kiWfIbUhbYUqYW_fmsghyeBLlooJi6w1MoGiBlDDYsGPw6klBGPDjK68ekx0OXgPIOH8UV4ZZuhYhVsX9_rLewy7WVx/s320/rawlakot.jpg" width="320" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Rawalakot offers very pleasant climate during the summer. In Rawalakot, some good hotels and private guest houses provide comfortable accommodation. Here the tourism industry is growing with the increasing collaboration of public-private efforts. The central location of Rawalakot in AJK, its pleasant climate and easy access from other<b> </b>regions makes it a favorite tourist destination. The improvement of transportation arid telecommunication sectors have further contributed to its potential for tourism.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The construction of Guoien Nullah road between Rawalakot and Azad pattan has considerably reduced the distance and journey time. During summer the place becomes full of green grass and beautiful flowers including many varieties of roses. The town has few good bazaars where all essential commodities of life are easily available.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In Rawalakot, besides tourist rest house and circuit house, some good hotels and private guest houses provide comfortable accommodation.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3VN_hDlkN7gJr48mlXPRLCxMcmoeAWl8KDO6D5si2EItJC1betfB7DFedha2s06oxrpPaQbQh6ZumTeJ0hNQv-iaYg0_WDKKaoX2lYT62MVFtM4o_ybyouzBtPClDoYTbNsBEn4HJ5ezc/s1600/Thorar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3VN_hDlkN7gJr48mlXPRLCxMcmoeAWl8KDO6D5si2EItJC1betfB7DFedha2s06oxrpPaQbQh6ZumTeJ0hNQv-iaYg0_WDKKaoX2lYT62MVFtM4o_ybyouzBtPClDoYTbNsBEn4HJ5ezc/s320/Thorar.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span></h2><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">These places portray rich inherent natural beauty encompassing all others while awaiting visitors for a comfortable stay. There are of a few private rest houses on the way to Banjosa from Rawalakot also Ghorimar is situated 20 kms from Khaigala awaiting ones arrival to explore the fascinating beauty over-looking the</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <st1:place u2:st="on"><st1:placetype u2:st="on"></st1:placetype></st1:place></span></span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">sub-valley</span></span></st1:placetype><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">of</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <st1:placename u2:st="on"></st1:placename></span></span><st1:placename w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Rawalakot</span></span></st1:placename></st1:place><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">and Bagh Accommodation on reasonable rates is available here in Tourism, PWD and Pearl Development Authority’s rest houses.</span></span></span></h2><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Kot Muttay Khan:</b><o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">It is situated on the main Rawalakot -Mang road near Topa, The site is located at a high altitude and allows visitors to enjoy cool and comfortable atmosphere during summer. One can have a nice over view of the adjoining valleys from this point.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span></b></span></h2><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Chape-ni-Dahar(Gulshan-e-Shuhda):</b><span class="apple-style-span"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></h2><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit;"><h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The place is located on the outskirts of Rawalakot (4 kms) on the main Rawalakot-Banjosa road. The site offers comfortable climate arid tranquil atmosphere during the summer. It also possesses historical archaeological importance as an abandoned old temple exists here. The renovation and preservation of the said temple can increase the interest of the visiting researchers and tourist.</span></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></h2><h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h2><h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span">Dara Sher Khan:</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h2><h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <st1:place u2:st="on"><st1:placetype u2:st="on"></st1:placetype></st1:place></span></span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">village</span></span></st1:placetype><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">of</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <st1:placename u2:st="on"></st1:placename></span></span><st1:placename w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dara Sher</span></span></st1:placename></st1:place><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Khan is located 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Tatapani and is located near Goi, Bhabra and Sehra. It was named by Sardar Sher Khan. Two main tribes live there: the Great Dullies and the Gujars. Others castes like the Saadat Bhati also live there. Many government officers and doctors come from Dara Sher Khan. The village's literacy rate is relatively high. There are 11 primary schools, 2 high schools in the government sector, 2 public schools, 4 village development organizations, more than 30 companies, and 4 farmer associations.</span></span></span></span></span></h2><h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmFqOV-yQJq1cwGj2ebRz3dZrsI2p_h8KOd6SLUSzH-bd3cC4JUdJVCzXj3y64bfhBZhJ9CJykTLKLVDY9hOmVUNH06xPA867L0jQTbl0THm8F8kj5mGJVHsx3o7onPGU603Rr-m_lsS7v/s1600/sehra3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmFqOV-yQJq1cwGj2ebRz3dZrsI2p_h8KOd6SLUSzH-bd3cC4JUdJVCzXj3y64bfhBZhJ9CJykTLKLVDY9hOmVUNH06xPA867L0jQTbl0THm8F8kj5mGJVHsx3o7onPGU603Rr-m_lsS7v/s200/sehra3.jpg" width="200" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sehra:</span></span></span></h2><h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sehra is located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from Tatapani on</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <st1:street u2:st="on"><st1:address u2:st="on"></st1:address></st1:street></span></span><st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Poonch Road</span></span></st1:address></st1:street><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">. A crossing point is also located here.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h2><h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h2><h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h2><h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"> </span></span></span></span></h2><h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span">Paniola:</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h2><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="apple-style-span">Paniola is situated 17 KMs from Rawalakot towards Kohalla and 52 kilometers from Kohalla. Due to its calm<b> </b></span></span>and charming characteristics, the Tourism Department has constructed a rest house for tourists.</span></span></span></span></div></div><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span">Banjosa / Chottagala:</span><o:p></o:p></span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6K5KN_I2_71-AhNzF1eAQnOI5xRDjw9tl4g1skeojDWs4epal9kxWI4FxexI5PeKk5UPxs78j_u_5SDzCQT-GMsQyOkQ3mEwJ4TBa5-F78cwclaPkSWtGz5duab1ciyKIn_IJjhaykFB5/s1600/4879868855_ec19499dc7_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6K5KN_I2_71-AhNzF1eAQnOI5xRDjw9tl4g1skeojDWs4epal9kxWI4FxexI5PeKk5UPxs78j_u_5SDzCQT-GMsQyOkQ3mEwJ4TBa5-F78cwclaPkSWtGz5duab1ciyKIn_IJjhaykFB5/s320/4879868855_ec19499dc7_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">It is Situated 20 kilometers from Rawalakot, at an altitude of 1981 meters. Its scenic beauty and impressive surrounding is compelling and attracts tourists to reach here to enjoy the nature for a possible comeback. Amidst the captivating beauty of Banjosa the artificial lake reflects the dense forest standing along the surrounding of of the resting calm waters of Banjosa lake.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">The nearby worth seeing areas of Banjosa are Jandali, Hussain kot and Devi gali which can't be simply bypassed for a pleasure trip. The distance parting the destinations from Banjosa are 3 kms, 4kms and 12 kms respectively. These places portray rich inherent natural beauty encompassing all others while awaiting visitors for a comfortable stay. Also, Ghorimar is situated 20 kms from Khaigala awaiting ones arrival to explore the</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">fascinating</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">beauty over-looking the</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><st1:place u2:st="on"><st1:placetype u2:st="on"></st1:placetype></st1:place></span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">sub-valley</span></span></st1:placetype><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">of</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><st1:placename u2:st="on"></st1:placename></span><st1:placename w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Rawalakot</span></span></st1:placename></st1:place><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">and Bagh</span>.</span><o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Accommodation on reasonable rates is available here in Tourism, PWD and Pearl Development Authority's rest houses.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB9UdkI8WpEkpice30ctUa8Jlyll1LByDAwAnYDw2eA566xXsy18N7rYP1BD-8ASm4wpvJVkcbZwriSvG7hyphenhyphen4oN7-UxiatZce047ePMrcq349l-RKi-nkxOCqPPNsWzTZ8JilYHgqT6tdA/s1600/koiyan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB9UdkI8WpEkpice30ctUa8Jlyll1LByDAwAnYDw2eA566xXsy18N7rYP1BD-8ASm4wpvJVkcbZwriSvG7hyphenhyphen4oN7-UxiatZce047ePMrcq349l-RKi-nkxOCqPPNsWzTZ8JilYHgqT6tdA/s320/koiyan.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><h2 style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.1in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span">Koyian:</span><o:p></o:p></span></h2><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="apple-style-span">From Rawalakot 17 kilometers ahead this place is surrounded by dense forests, which makes it charming </span></span>and pleasant. A Tourist Rest House has been constructed by AJK Tourism Department for the tourists. The place enables the tourist to have an easy access to Banjosa which is 5 kms ahead.</span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span></b></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 5pt 4.5pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span">Ghori Mar:</span><u1:p></u1:p></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 5pt 4.5pt; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWxAB4rmr17H880zVv_GwU0uHyRQ3MXO5ZTCdRfdbBgBXLfO2S44y8OpMONLt6ZKx3tLGfqhwXvgmQ0TUNajUtq3IUC8AbMYsaScTcyR4G54u24V485m9RlIh-4z3WbbsrrRbyBJ6CcfQZ/s1600/4467228705_defba5bcd9_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWxAB4rmr17H880zVv_GwU0uHyRQ3MXO5ZTCdRfdbBgBXLfO2S44y8OpMONLt6ZKx3tLGfqhwXvgmQ0TUNajUtq3IUC8AbMYsaScTcyR4G54u24V485m9RlIh-4z3WbbsrrRbyBJ6CcfQZ/s320/4467228705_defba5bcd9_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Ghori Mar is situated at a distance of 30 kilometers. Ahead of Rawalakot, a fair-weather road via Khaigala leads to this place. At reaching Ghori Mar, one can explore the fascinating beauty over-looking the sub valleys of Rawalakot and Bagh. AJK Tourism Department provides accommodation facilities to visitors.</span><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEo_Hj23yAys4LPtLZ4wxQcdaqdo_ufY2UBBCrJT4rolVf94BEJYkOMNHorfo8lHBOsqZZHlQRmUGG_0OfbnrOiK9cx9cYRg7OUhsudTBKilSxq5mICh1UHTXPQiOoKujevdzt2ObJIdj/s1600/tolepeer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEo_Hj23yAys4LPtLZ4wxQcdaqdo_ufY2UBBCrJT4rolVf94BEJYkOMNHorfo8lHBOsqZZHlQRmUGG_0OfbnrOiK9cx9cYRg7OUhsudTBKilSxq5mICh1UHTXPQiOoKujevdzt2ObJIdj/s320/tolepeer.jpg" width="320" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Tolipir:</b><br />
The road from Ghori Maar leads to Tolipir a place that offers calm atmosphere with vast green meadows stretching over a big area a big area. The place holds the potential to mesmerize visitors.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Tatta Pani:</b></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Q54kmt2qQGBO2o6Cx9K6DSuOlLo7LdmQ6LP_yOu9lxFqd9HurSLzxvp7LZds5C1AfiOO5LncZZLhCxzDgYDYT0xVIHsJRuUnao3WkI1vlh3Sgmy0SXIqmsyfN5dWMZz7hD9LUZJpfjaG/s1600/tatta+pani.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Q54kmt2qQGBO2o6Cx9K6DSuOlLo7LdmQ6LP_yOu9lxFqd9HurSLzxvp7LZds5C1AfiOO5LncZZLhCxzDgYDYT0xVIHsJRuUnao3WkI1vlh3Sgmy0SXIqmsyfN5dWMZz7hD9LUZJpfjaG/s320/tatta+pani.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Tatta Pani is situated on the right bank of the river Poonch, at a distance of 29 kilometers from Hajeera and is connected with two fair </span></b></span>weather roads i.e. via Hajeera-Mandol and Balouch-Pakhonar road. It can be also be reached from Kotli, the district headquarter of Kotli district, by covering a distance of 26 kilometers. Tatta Pani is famous for its sulpher water springs. During winter season a large number of people visit this place daily to have hot water bath for the cure of skin and rheumatic ailments.</span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> AJK Tourism Dept. has constructed Tourist Lodge arid bathrooms for the convenience of the visitors here. Transport services for Tatta Pan are available in good number from all important points of the Poonch, Mirpur & Kotii districts of Azad Kashmir.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 5pt 4.5pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 4.8pt 0in 6pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span">Jandala:</span><u1:p></u1:p></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 4.8pt 0in 6pt; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQHA54hc164Wx2c4fGr65lvPwM8g8KJZMY9H4FY-Gygzsp2q6S3KomY5e3U2CJi1_4CwEZDubk5BSlrGEO2XG14Fh_CmJnbg6EQx8ul5CPKmYJfN7OXh6Zyn8aJCRCqu8M4zZQ2rwD0Xm/s1600/jandala2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQHA54hc164Wx2c4fGr65lvPwM8g8KJZMY9H4FY-Gygzsp2q6S3KomY5e3U2CJi1_4CwEZDubk5BSlrGEO2XG14Fh_CmJnbg6EQx8ul5CPKmYJfN7OXh6Zyn8aJCRCqu8M4zZQ2rwD0Xm/s320/jandala2.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Jandala<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>is a village in the<span class="apple-converted-space"> Rawalakot </span>Tehsil of the Poonch District of Azad Kashmir (the area of Kashmir<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>administered by<span class="apple-converted-space"> Pakistan</span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan"></a>). It is in the north east of the district,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>in the hills above the<span class="apple-converted-space"> Jehlum </span><span class="apple-converted-space"><st1:placetype u2:st="on"></st1:placetype></span><st1:placetype w:st="on">Valley</st1:placetype>. The district was affected by a major earthquake (7.6 on the Richter scale) in October 2005,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and suffered from flooding in July 2006.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><u1:p></u1:p></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The main language spoken is Pahari. Schools are the <span class="apple-converted-space"><st1:placename u2:st="on"></st1:placename></span><st1:placename w:st="on">Jandala</st1:placename><span class="apple-converted-space"> <st1:placetype u2:st="on"></st1:placetype></span><st1:placetype w:st="on">District</st1:placetype><span class="apple-converted-space"> <st1:placetype u2:st="on"></st1:placetype></span><st1:placetype w:st="on">High School</st1:placetype>, the Government Public School of Jandala and the<span class="apple-converted-space"> <st1:place u2:st="on"></st1:place></span><st1:place w:st="on">Fatima </st1:place>jinnah college for girls.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Usually the population is served by the<span class="apple-converted-space"> <st1:place u2:st="on"><st1:placename u2:st="on"></st1:placename></st1:place></span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Arja</st1:placename><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:placename w:st="on">Rural</st1:placename><span class="apple-converted-space"> <st1:placename u2:st="on"></st1:placename></span><st1:placename w:st="on">Health</st1:placename><span class="apple-converted-space"> <st1:placetype u2:st="on"></st1:placetype></span><st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>in Bagh.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>The main export of Jandala is<span class="apple-converted-space"> chewing tobacco. </span>The most common drink is chai.</span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span"><b>Poonch</b></span></st1:placename><span class="apple-style-span"><b> <st1:placetype w:st="on">River</st1:placetype></b></span></st1:place><span class="apple-style-span"><b>:</b></span></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tXH_lILOu2fq0xGmU93IAAzMgw4WY4i_4dUZuZ6Uc7l722nwTrhMgTTAx7hNxNeCicVRLM846H9xfQ1SIYFSgPX6JlRRfTOw-yGO9SBR32tPgjVOMe21ndT_L2fhf21pMjZ8IEZ3qf3F/s1600/river.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tXH_lILOu2fq0xGmU93IAAzMgw4WY4i_4dUZuZ6Uc7l722nwTrhMgTTAx7hNxNeCicVRLM846H9xfQ1SIYFSgPX6JlRRfTOw-yGO9SBR32tPgjVOMe21ndT_L2fhf21pMjZ8IEZ3qf3F/s320/river.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span">The Poonch River </span><span class="apple-style-span">is a river in Jammu and Kashmir, India and Azad Kashmir </span><span class="apple-style-span">in Pakistan. </span><span class="apple-style-span">It originates in the western foothills of Pir Panjal </span><span class="apple-style-span">range, in the areas of Neel-Kanth Gali and Jamian Gali. It is called 'Siran' in this area. It flows to the</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <st1:place u2:st="on"><st1:state u2:st="on"></st1:state></st1:place></span><st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span">north west</span></st1:place></st1:state><span class="apple-style-span">. At first flowing southwards it enters Mangla Lake</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">near Chomukh. The towns of</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> Poonch, </span><span class="apple-style-span">Sehra, Tata Pani and</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> Kotli</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">are situated on the banks of this river.</span></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>Location:</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;">The Sudhnoti district of Azad Kashmir is bounded by Rawalakot District in the north, Kotli in the south and <span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Pakistan </span></span>in the west.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>Climate:</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;">Temperature in summer is almost 20 to 35 °C and in winter -5 to 25 °C. In winter, one may see snow on the nearby mountains.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>Description:</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;">Sudhnati is one of the eight districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan. It comes under the Kashmir section which is part of the greater dispute between India and Pakistan. <span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Sudhanoti was carved out of Poonch district in 1995. The total area of the district is 569 square kilometers, with a population of 214,000 in 1998. </span></span>The district is divided into three tehsils these are:<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Pallandri<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Mang<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Trarkhel</span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>Population:</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;">Sudhanoti has a population of 242,000. The majority of people living in this area are mostly members of the Sudhan and Awan tribes. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>Places to See:</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Pullandri:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvEPc37dz_AEOnRzwCkUaH24OXfzm1JvU9Mq4AUk_wBHdhdPx9slWryUyABj4Ur8CMOEU2P-vcXYij5S2i6ZWXanbubiraAwgqJrUyfDWBcgg9TDU0dMsccQBm1JENYVKdBdHf62FvXVMk/s1600/palandri2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvEPc37dz_AEOnRzwCkUaH24OXfzm1JvU9Mq4AUk_wBHdhdPx9slWryUyABj4Ur8CMOEU2P-vcXYij5S2i6ZWXanbubiraAwgqJrUyfDWBcgg9TDU0dMsccQBm1JENYVKdBdHf62FvXVMk/s320/palandri2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;">Pallandri is a small town, situated in the Sudhnati District, in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It was the first capital of Azad Kashmir and is about 94 kilometres away from - the capital of Pakistan. Pallandri was tehsil of Poonch District, until the district was split into Poonch and Sudhnati. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;">Sometimes, the town's new name of Sudhnuti is still used but mostly people use its old name Pallandri. Pallandri is now the capital of Sudhnutti District. It is at an elevation of 1372 meters and is at a distance of 97 kilometers from Rawalpindi via Azad Pattan, and is also connected with Rawalakot by 64 kilometers long metalled road. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0HuXxP20AI9aqto13k68NCsx7lLqPoM3ZRNzjJCt9AHKZXwUQ8e3Qc7xNv2ErhUEEgEkaQr1RUQUdCKskHAff01AXisBMUKN_HtmmLDnGxyc-pCmMsngKsVAUfprBNGfzb01KZ_mgRaTZ/s1600/Jungle+near+Palandri.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0HuXxP20AI9aqto13k68NCsx7lLqPoM3ZRNzjJCt9AHKZXwUQ8e3Qc7xNv2ErhUEEgEkaQr1RUQUdCKskHAff01AXisBMUKN_HtmmLDnGxyc-pCmMsngKsVAUfprBNGfzb01KZ_mgRaTZ/s320/Jungle+near+Palandri.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;">Pallandri town has a hilly landscape and many historical forts.There is a PWD Rest House located at the hilltop, giving a wonderful view of the picturesque landscape and green mountains all round. All the basic facilities of life are available.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">DC House:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;">One of the most known important and historical building in Pallandri is The DC House.(Currently Occupied by Amjad Pervaiz Ali Khan(DC)It was built in 1915 by Maraja Poonch, the then ruler of the Poonch State in Pallandri, he chose to put it on the very top of the town so he could see the Million Dollar view. It is built entirely out of stone so during the 2005 earthquake it wasn't harmed in any way whatsoever. It was known as Rani ka bangla/dak bangla the Maraja and his wife/Rani used to stay here while on thier way from Poonch to Rawalpindi. After the partition of India and Pakistan, in 1947, this Poonch state was also divided into two parts, one of them is in the Jammu and Kashmir (Indian held Kashmir) and the second part in the Azad Jammu and Kasmir (AJK). It was then converted into the DC house were the DC started to live and since that day, It was known as The DC house.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Tararkhal:</span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"> </span></b> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4QP3hs6GEm-a1Mi8Um7s_dXZogKwkesgTbIAg4yxsslJxTGDJB2oM5dKgCCeuItDgBpzbkdTG4_KlV9eXByGQJGxJIpA3dZ0MnKmrM8fMOznkQKX0BtsFyMChydodtBvj8astjj-n17ga/s1600/Thrarkhal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4QP3hs6GEm-a1Mi8Um7s_dXZogKwkesgTbIAg4yxsslJxTGDJB2oM5dKgCCeuItDgBpzbkdTG4_KlV9eXByGQJGxJIpA3dZ0MnKmrM8fMOznkQKX0BtsFyMChydodtBvj8astjj-n17ga/s320/Thrarkhal.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;">With an altitude of 1982 meters, Tararkhal is situated at a distance of 211 kilometers from Rawalpindi via Kohala and 129 kilometers via Azad Pattan. It is a nice small station for tourists. Here PWD Rest House provides Spartan accommodation facilities. Essential commodities of daily use are also available from local bazaar. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Aliabad:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNqB8S3YfurTnQpkOX-8uBCVbmIOWjVWfc7vLt1U6Z82OWco6tJRasTXJWViipAh4aeqmkazx8-PuEpt7xcSzYxKY8bOHdGf0b6paoiymF16MfAXx_3UqH6gU_xe8UUzfXWYAe6_Sps6ox/s1600/115800849_9ad305b8f0_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNqB8S3YfurTnQpkOX-8uBCVbmIOWjVWfc7vLt1U6Z82OWco6tJRasTXJWViipAh4aeqmkazx8-PuEpt7xcSzYxKY8bOHdGf0b6paoiymF16MfAXx_3UqH6gU_xe8UUzfXWYAe6_Sps6ox/s320/115800849_9ad305b8f0_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;">Aliabad is situated at an altitude of about 2134 meters, is at a distance of 50 kilometers from Pullandri and 112 kilometers from Rawalakot. This place is surrounded by thick, mixed forests of Deodar, blue pine and Fir.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;">Bus service is available both from Rawalakot to Abbasspur and Rawalpindi to Kahuta. From Kahuta onwards journey by jeep is advisable.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><br />
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</span></span></div>Syed Imranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02091062951852076327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343522147758106541.post-40965226743710471892011-01-25T10:42:00.004+05:002011-10-19T03:03:37.621+05:00Kaghan Valley - Land of The Fairies<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw1t5IfCoZlsOcz6ABk7mEuxjnj_M9ZilzebBcXfGerw30t772Qg5ZNe6o8BiqXLFF4-9QNfrf-VqAwgjIhKuTkIS7_CEL_RE00TMYzHZ0iH1C9Z1TbrzW58noRmg2b1cj9PMqSby5EIb-/s1600/Saiful+Maluk+Lake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw1t5IfCoZlsOcz6ABk7mEuxjnj_M9ZilzebBcXfGerw30t772Qg5ZNe6o8BiqXLFF4-9QNfrf-VqAwgjIhKuTkIS7_CEL_RE00TMYzHZ0iH1C9Z1TbrzW58noRmg2b1cj9PMqSby5EIb-/s400/Saiful+Maluk+Lake.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Location:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><st1:place w:st="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><st1:placename w:st="on">Kaghan</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Valley</st1:placetype></span></st1:place><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"> is a scenic wonderland. Kaghan is a jewel among the many beautiful valleys in the Mansehra District of Hazara in the <st1:placename w:st="on">North West</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Frontier</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Province</st1:placetype> (Khyber Pakhtoon Khuah) of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Pakistan</st1:place></st1:country-region>. The valley extends 160 km, rising from an elevation of 2,134 feet (650 m) to its highest point, the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Babusar</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Pass</st1:placetype></st1:place>, at 13,690 feet (4,170 m).</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Description:</span></b></span> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqo_onsS_MAnupQRyvImgoJoyK1u1JUPYBCStFZjbtscrcxUaYsrf3NJ9x7CVM-CzL0yw4ldqFJTRi9v34Hb6Qj6YAju3mAPLxYfRhB9532gxl4vZFp1ohWii1qPX_SB7J6g4Nsia-c_Te/s1600/way+to+noori+top..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqo_onsS_MAnupQRyvImgoJoyK1u1JUPYBCStFZjbtscrcxUaYsrf3NJ9x7CVM-CzL0yw4ldqFJTRi9v34Hb6Qj6YAju3mAPLxYfRhB9532gxl4vZFp1ohWii1qPX_SB7J6g4Nsia-c_Te/s320/way+to+noori+top..jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kagh</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">an valley is named after the town of <st1:city w:st="on">Kaghan</st1:city> rather than for the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Kunhar</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">River</st1:placetype></st1:place> which flows through the length of the valley. This valley has most popular summer holiday spots for both Pakistanis as well as foreigners. If you love hiking, trekking or fishing, then <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Kaghan</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Valley</st1:placetype></st1:place> is like heaven.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6nVk2gnoKy4IqXdxJmxD3L4aqr9tdukgNlnxkT4RmPlQEagUoUPQKetwXe65VNGiGSaWM3ytZZRkLCB9qc0vSCvJZfy31_gvtdB7DIBle1UecuiLATWHBMbAIrDJIkIncHMOjBabD5F17/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6nVk2gnoKy4IqXdxJmxD3L4aqr9tdukgNlnxkT4RmPlQEagUoUPQKetwXe65VNGiGSaWM3ytZZRkLCB9qc0vSCvJZfy31_gvtdB7DIBle1UecuiLATWHBMbAIrDJIkIncHMOjBabD5F17/s320/6.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Lofty peaks crown the mountains ranges on either side like turrets, ranging in height from 12,000 to 17,000 ft and more, with the eastern range higher than the western. The bed of valley slopes up from 3,000 ft at Balakot, which, as it were, the gateway of the valley, to 12,000 ft at Gittidas beyond which the valley crosses at Babusar Pass 14,000 ft. </span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SXsM5pkDnst5uJpOn380vVTXeo6XeIhXqNz9-fgvqzC7QFzEfdPuMEg3wkRa7-0ldy0ZHKtmSmdN2fb1jcLgSpQrbpPENIHw97doE3wQrzcZKGu5aEBUbr-T3D4QlB39919JPKaB-Xfq/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SXsM5pkDnst5uJpOn380vVTXeo6XeIhXqNz9-fgvqzC7QFzEfdPuMEg3wkRa7-0ldy0ZHKtmSmdN2fb1jcLgSpQrbpPENIHw97doE3wQrzcZKGu5aEBUbr-T3D4QlB39919JPKaB-Xfq/s200/5.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The local people are friendly and simple. Popular languages are Hindko and Gojri, while <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Urdu</st1:city>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Pakistan</st1:country-region></st1:place>'s national language is also familiar among the locals.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The road from Balakot ascends along the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Kunhar</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">River</st1:placetype></st1:place> through lovely forests and the villages of Paras, Shinu, Jared and Mahandri. The valley is somewhat narrow along this stretch and the views are limited but as you ascend, the surrounding peaks come into view. </span></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdUDaUIQbkQd3dQAZ3X1HXRpmIBRUZLruN52yrTdwF-odQFu-EasZnPj-35EJFShaBoqNnncRzgak2DzQXK2mqNTE4BrV2UudjDTg_On_7xaT-hJuhYiidUJvdrT-BhL76aH4If7Ldi6V3/s1600/shu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdUDaUIQbkQd3dQAZ3X1HXRpmIBRUZLruN52yrTdwF-odQFu-EasZnPj-35EJFShaBoqNnncRzgak2DzQXK2mqNTE4BrV2UudjDTg_On_7xaT-hJuhYiidUJvdrT-BhL76aH4If7Ldi6V3/s320/shu.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">One spot that is quite famous for its spectacular view and scenery is 'Shogran'. This village, surrounded by peaks and forests, is east of the main <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Kunhar</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">River</st1:placetype></st1:place>. It hosts the famous <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Siri</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Payee</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Lake</st1:placetype></st1:place> mountain with breathtaking views at its top.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzznRKMoC9bKiYPeqWBm6rsLR_bO9wilbrwsYO0CSS_MH-Sl6ykIfSFPDbqQayXUeoVCrHAnEi34_jNdtwckIk8Kf9lqdGYRn4SfpXTKHMa0JkBRI_ZL2xAFI0Nh9uybDhNOqcClM5FsH/s1600/5245918897_9a1ddfaa2e_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzznRKMoC9bKiYPeqWBm6rsLR_bO9wilbrwsYO0CSS_MH-Sl6ykIfSFPDbqQayXUeoVCrHAnEi34_jNdtwckIk8Kf9lqdGYRn4SfpXTKHMa0JkBRI_ZL2xAFI0Nh9uybDhNOqcClM5FsH/s400/5245918897_9a1ddfaa2e_b.jpg" width="400" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">You'll find the Himalayan peaks hidden with clouds or snow, somewhere you'll find the beautiful fairy tale lakes, which will attract you toward them, an</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">d you might decide not to leave this at any cost. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">Where Kaghan is full of scenic beauty there it is full of thrill and excitement for the mountaineers and treks. Tha</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">t's why it is called virtual paradise, unbelievably in pristine state</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"> and still unspoiled by the human.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIRxjNFPfz-yP7L5vsN_BSRLr3yQ93Bra6vS1riZS_h-eBzU5f8s85bRAiYJe_AwjFiA9ENM96lPA3hzIBjBgKKn8cZ98YI5Vf5rLmGNMJ-D9pEYT75fC9DOBqymu_AvIvppO4GnBA7cus/s1600/3190065967_ac401c85bf_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIRxjNFPfz-yP7L5vsN_BSRLr3yQ93Bra6vS1riZS_h-eBzU5f8s85bRAiYJe_AwjFiA9ENM96lPA3hzIBjBgKKn8cZ98YI5Vf5rLmGNMJ-D9pEYT75fC9DOBqymu_AvIvppO4GnBA7cus/s320/3190065967_ac401c85bf_b.jpg" width="243" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The mountain scenerey, the dales, lakes, water-falls, streams and glaciers are the main reason to come here. Further north from <st1:placename w:st="on">Babusar</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Pass</st1:placetype>, a jeep track leads to Chilas, which is now on <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Karakoram Highway</st1:address></st1:street> (the road that connects <st1:city w:st="on">Islamabad</st1:city> to Xinjiang <st1:placetype w:st="on">province</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">China</st1:placename> via Gilgit, Hunza and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Khunjerab</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Pass.</st1:placetype></st1:place> Before <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Karakoram Highway</st1:address></st1:street> was opened in 1978, the only road access to Gilgit was through <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Kaghan</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Valley</st1:placetype></st1:place>.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF88jQK1ZKpLWrgeQ2i9L1BedoCgERpNdAKlwjtnmFXVmjeJVeGfrUt71X-y3OU9Tw7Q6b3THpJQLKkXnDH4Qu-nerhxPenQnQdH-gc-1AEt6YnnDofpkZADARym8HidrXrnPKQ0xlxdRD/s1600/3756075539_f3f063aa87.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF88jQK1ZKpLWrgeQ2i9L1BedoCgERpNdAKlwjtnmFXVmjeJVeGfrUt71X-y3OU9Tw7Q6b3THpJQLKkXnDH4Qu-nerhxPenQnQdH-gc-1AEt6YnnDofpkZADARym8HidrXrnPKQ0xlxdRD/s320/3756075539_f3f063aa87.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The river Kunhar, originating from Lulusar lake, runs through the city and merges with <st1:placename w:st="on">Jhelum</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">River</st1:placetype> just outside Muzaffarabad in <st1:country-region w:st="on">Pakistan</st1:country-region> administered <st1:place w:st="on">Kashmir</st1:place>. The river is muddy in the plains but as you go towards the mountains it becomes clearer. Road goes along the river Kunhar, meandering now to one side and now to the other. But keeping most to the bed of the valley and never too far above the bank of the stream except in the very first state.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZES3tSfDUoaPEG3jxPCnWRh2rsd940kCMw8n7w3p8ocTXyMpsE79qhyf5jPTJjraDQeGBQW-7-c63GaMY3QxnrMKN9e38QAE_mMEAMsn5olWRaJ10c5IivyLle3KzDHetzXsZYhdX7pri/s1600/4603653954_4b40c020d6_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZES3tSfDUoaPEG3jxPCnWRh2rsd940kCMw8n7w3p8ocTXyMpsE79qhyf5jPTJjraDQeGBQW-7-c63GaMY3QxnrMKN9e38QAE_mMEAMsn5olWRaJ10c5IivyLle3KzDHetzXsZYhdX7pri/s200/4603653954_4b40c020d6_z.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">If you like climbing this is a place for you because there are mountains all around you. You can explore the scenic and pictorials landscape and valleys by climbing up hiking.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL7Z-t48YLjqWQiNGvCDb9lpyLyMZEHzdWlJKLHwqsUNGurpAoIWKX9e35vYmhG2cAEd1yOLqLNYKmL2NUMgzK3sTrXfM5MRscJ6y2TPMZZeBw92zK2XwnpxNXpjdG6kdXSRHGlgplQE0V/s1600/fish.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL7Z-t48YLjqWQiNGvCDb9lpyLyMZEHzdWlJKLHwqsUNGurpAoIWKX9e35vYmhG2cAEd1yOLqLNYKmL2NUMgzK3sTrXfM5MRscJ6y2TPMZZeBw92zK2XwnpxNXpjdG6kdXSRHGlgplQE0V/s200/fish.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Fishing is the chief sport in Kaghan. Brown Trout and Mahasher are stocked in pure silvery waters in the upper parts of the valley. The Kunhar river trout is considered to be the best throughout the sub-continent. Fishing licenses are issued by the 'Fisheries Department at Naran' or by the 'Trout Hatchery' at Shinu. Apart from this there are some other private trout fish farms at Kawai (also spelled as Kiwai) and Kahania.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxVzOl_SsDspE-2iJnUvb8xEcQo0eiJNIIyJYI3kq8qQ5nE4FlN0YmnmQrcgZyIaDHZynDa63BZAFGRoNMq5S3086W8jTv3ZKzEBp8J-e4Dvn_fnKUmj2lJuBykhPsuW7Y7MOx5ndZ1BS9/s1600/3883344749_1ed5a47756_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxVzOl_SsDspE-2iJnUvb8xEcQo0eiJNIIyJYI3kq8qQ5nE4FlN0YmnmQrcgZyIaDHZynDa63BZAFGRoNMq5S3086W8jTv3ZKzEBp8J-e4Dvn_fnKUmj2lJuBykhPsuW7Y7MOx5ndZ1BS9/s320/3883344749_1ed5a47756_z.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">One of the most interesting features of the Kaghan area is the Gujar (herder) families you'll see along the way bringing their animals up to the summer pastures. On the way up to Naran, you will see so many cattles walking along on the road, a totally new scene to look at such a view, beautiful and happy.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"> You will find them camped along the road in their tents or moving up the valley with their goats, sheep and pack animals around the start of summer and on their way back to lower altitudes around the beginning of winter. this place is worth to see.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><st1:place w:st="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><st1:placename w:st="on"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Kaghan</span></st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial;"> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Valley</st1:placetype></span></span></st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> is a place where you defiantly want to spend few days of your leisure.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Climate:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZU8k-30S_Cdeyx86IbyKKaAyTKAA28bhj8_KErTOz6wpI9Ys697SR_IjtWZNB8VnY4TprGglO945y7tTKhTOtDRNqSakXeIamyasAmWSzHvp7O0RxJr8fH4fGQ6hz2CHKhr1J4csgqrDM/s1600/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZU8k-30S_Cdeyx86IbyKKaAyTKAA28bhj8_KErTOz6wpI9Ys697SR_IjtWZNB8VnY4TprGglO945y7tTKhTOtDRNqSakXeIamyasAmWSzHvp7O0RxJr8fH4fGQ6hz2CHKhr1J4csgqrDM/s320/7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In May the temperature ranges between a maximum of 11 °C (52 °F) and a minimum of 3 °C (37 °F). From the middle of July up to the end of September the road beyond <st1:placename w:st="on">Naran</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Valley</st1:placetype> is open right up to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Babusar</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Pass.</st1:placetype></st1:place> Movement is restricted during the monsoon and winter seasons.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-MYvjVEketOLT-B9S5o-I64Y5A-ZlvbUOZwqZ96BkKADzg9T_Kcc9nd3WX3x9o85MyssPmgXGvFWz7ppOkscdVWg6AcdbDfmN7WulYRbRLywJvBGvts_xgnCyvPSRAGR-7YzhuuR5ezz_/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-MYvjVEketOLT-B9S5o-I64Y5A-ZlvbUOZwqZ96BkKADzg9T_Kcc9nd3WX3x9o85MyssPmgXGvFWz7ppOkscdVWg6AcdbDfmN7WulYRbRLywJvBGvts_xgnCyvPSRAGR-7YzhuuR5ezz_/s320/4.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In summer it is possible to continue to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Gilgit</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Valley</st1:placetype></st1:place> - one hell of a trip with incredible views - but roads are not always in tiptop condition so it may involve some hard work to get to the other site of the mountains.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMQIcnMqbzukkyc50tKJ7C1eMe4lccMb0AmQ-9SuaXxRmRfCrh45-zJxwF4Xbrat68JtZ5WlKptXAl-zKBlnWAaY0Gu0ySoasVYE02UBGCGX0OMs2cejfutxGwqh5pdhP4MlSH0JFI45v/s1600/3986011753_5d2ed536b0_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMQIcnMqbzukkyc50tKJ7C1eMe4lccMb0AmQ-9SuaXxRmRfCrh45-zJxwF4Xbrat68JtZ5WlKptXAl-zKBlnWAaY0Gu0ySoasVYE02UBGCGX0OMs2cejfutxGwqh5pdhP4MlSH0JFI45v/s320/3986011753_5d2ed536b0_z.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The best time to visit Kaghan is in summer months (May to September). From the mid - July up to the end of September, the road beyond Naran, snow-bound throughout the winter, is open right up to Babusar Pass. Movement may be restricted during the monsoon season due to heavy rains and landslides.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Places to See:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Balakot:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXjwkZ_1BktLIZke0ReVNUaCXSetKlv7HmRhj5y6tGAKEvS213Ksf9FIQjWWcwg6hffEhaKmQRIQ-zWxEAp4U2t_1esswp6DshFpRfCI_SPYNy2uFB5hcrveAZStKso5SWMWmDYI2-SQS6/s1600/Balakot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXjwkZ_1BktLIZke0ReVNUaCXSetKlv7HmRhj5y6tGAKEvS213Ksf9FIQjWWcwg6hffEhaKmQRIQ-zWxEAp4U2t_1esswp6DshFpRfCI_SPYNy2uFB5hcrveAZStKso5SWMWmDYI2-SQS6/s320/Balakot.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Balakot is the gateway to Kaghan valley because Kaghan valley starts from Balakot, which is famous for the Mausoleum of two Muslim warriors Syed Ahmed Shaheed and Shah Ismail Shaheed who laid their lives fighting against Sikhs in the 18th century.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizDiTjupCEb6ToJYan5fSA2sXv3yqPzXbEXvfNKR53-_EwFePw4aF9qblu0p6qiHVNYfqlMTUtKGumEEjM1NaI-7GCTtBiwNmMGjLzX5q7wGumlHbDpfbyrFF91TU4e95HtceKdLwfMxDu/s1600/Balakot2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizDiTjupCEb6ToJYan5fSA2sXv3yqPzXbEXvfNKR53-_EwFePw4aF9qblu0p6qiHVNYfqlMTUtKGumEEjM1NaI-7GCTtBiwNmMGjLzX5q7wGumlHbDpfbyrFF91TU4e95HtceKdLwfMxDu/s320/Balakot2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Balakot is located at about thirty-eight kilometers north-east of the city of Mansehra and 72 km from Abbottabad, in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Hazara</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Province</st1:placetype></st1:place>. It is a historical town, a famous tourist destination of the region and the gateway to Kaghan valley of the Hazar Province of Pakistan.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5xvfAXltjKm2PuUpn4lldIlMmCopjlSUD-mGO7_hSd6CNwBGf8kR4WeKeE718syDJzBFV78rFD38gQe4vl-2Kna_dPquGPlTWknXgaD_wpyGGCMLgJQQ6TIY5uRNhmg-WdSZMeWdXeOg/s1600/Balakot3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5xvfAXltjKm2PuUpn4lldIlMmCopjlSUD-mGO7_hSd6CNwBGf8kR4WeKeE718syDJzBFV78rFD38gQe4vl-2Kna_dPquGPlTWknXgaD_wpyGGCMLgJQQ6TIY5uRNhmg-WdSZMeWdXeOg/s320/Balakot3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Balakot is one of the main cities of Mansehra District. It serves as the chief city of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Balakot Tehsil</st1:place></st1:city>, which is the largest Tehsil of Mansehra District. It is also a Union Council and administers the many surrounding smaller towns and villages.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSU_l_PkvyzO0lUYyDda_IIpXMBo-EZOaQCUhiL87ZDMMGXGeh6ibYV390_YCEK7I0ULiO_XEGnZ-ze2syoVvxjEhbRtgepNSIYQWbkMxSYg_qCmPbHEVSCFsB1ojgwUvml7P19MR0NKfF/s1600/Balakot4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSU_l_PkvyzO0lUYyDda_IIpXMBo-EZOaQCUhiL87ZDMMGXGeh6ibYV390_YCEK7I0ULiO_XEGnZ-ze2syoVvxjEhbRtgepNSIYQWbkMxSYg_qCmPbHEVSCFsB1ojgwUvml7P19MR0NKfF/s320/Balakot4.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This beautiful small town is situated on either banks of Kunhar river at the foot of the mountains that goes thousands of feet above. The toy huts, which are amazingly perched on their slopes. On other side is the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Kunhar</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">River</st1:placetype></st1:place>, which accompanies you all along your journey.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqK6UmOTHN_3SBGfOSq_7ERlRhRTaM__4-_bHRpAAapKl3z3ruj1UnlTU4jW7FFZTruDEydcj0KkXOI61cQ2zH7dLKHSBrkgoCsgu8qB5_Us13ZtTf-2qRFih1Ya_guYMqvpT-eNKCcWQx/s1600/Balakot5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqK6UmOTHN_3SBGfOSq_7ERlRhRTaM__4-_bHRpAAapKl3z3ruj1UnlTU4jW7FFZTruDEydcj0KkXOI61cQ2zH7dLKHSBrkgoCsgu8qB5_Us13ZtTf-2qRFih1Ya_guYMqvpT-eNKCcWQx/s320/Balakot5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Journey from Abbottabad to Balakot is a charming experience. The road passes through beautiful green hills and thick forests. The views are spectacular especially between Attarshisha and Garhi Habibullah. A famous battle was fought here between the Sikh Army and Mujahideen in 1831. The Mujahideen leaders, Hazrat Syed Ahmed Shaheed and Hazrat Shah Ismail Shaheed lie buried here along with other martyrs.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjky-xKaZgXvUsCHFra2M3TYAoimkCZmIutf7jokurSUxU39E36JLvIiqXPqbJuTt97agqRmPpBgB8jal4bQ_KC6o9a9cuQ6LXXQ9VoUwoVm4bolPSczkX7eIHKzZ5fH2JLEkDEdPTKF-Ic/s1600/balakot7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjky-xKaZgXvUsCHFra2M3TYAoimkCZmIutf7jokurSUxU39E36JLvIiqXPqbJuTt97agqRmPpBgB8jal4bQ_KC6o9a9cuQ6LXXQ9VoUwoVm4bolPSczkX7eIHKzZ5fH2JLEkDEdPTKF-Ic/s320/balakot7.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The town was destroyed during the 2005 earthquake and later rebuilt with the assistance of the Government of Pakistan and Saudi Public Assistance for Pakistan Earthquake Victims (SPAPEV), a Saudi relief organization.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Kewai:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNYsp4qnZPhEUxJlNAPyCt6CpS39UCZzsXRN4q-3gY3EV0OKP7eOJs0WRYkIuQWlr-KyIAabqvhMlwJG46JKMykG3xIYi0gA4lTKIcoceOJSrkPfbe3qa-rZnEn6zHz4wpw8gTuIDyCo5/s1600/Kawai1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNYsp4qnZPhEUxJlNAPyCt6CpS39UCZzsXRN4q-3gY3EV0OKP7eOJs0WRYkIuQWlr-KyIAabqvhMlwJG46JKMykG3xIYi0gA4lTKIcoceOJSrkPfbe3qa-rZnEn6zHz4wpw8gTuIDyCo5/s200/Kawai1.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">13 miles away from Balakot to Kaghan is Kawai in these 13 miles you'll reach the altitude of 4000 feet starting from 3000 feet which means that you have covered 1000 feet of altitude in just 13 miles.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZGfTVNRxIzAOHWeVv7umrJkhi6v7IID3tqNWrmoBWFGye_5T2f3_TXCNQZ7uK0lhsY8C-QN5V3s2R_4L3AExbyNrSxTQsMo7TZd9el1fddaCooPwTaCwKXyoiJC7GyA45qdgctW1SvD4l/s1600/Shogran4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZGfTVNRxIzAOHWeVv7umrJkhi6v7IID3tqNWrmoBWFGye_5T2f3_TXCNQZ7uK0lhsY8C-QN5V3s2R_4L3AExbyNrSxTQsMo7TZd9el1fddaCooPwTaCwKXyoiJC7GyA45qdgctW1SvD4l/s320/Shogran4.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Shogran:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The main place here to visit is Shogran, which is 5 miles jeep able trek from Kiwai, and further 5 miles you'll go up another 3000 feet. Now you are 7000 feet above the sea level and rightly so because Shogran means "<st1:place w:st="on">Forest</st1:place> in the sky". You'll be able to view the some of the lofty peaks from here, which are " Moosa Ka Musalla " and " Makra "having height of 14000 feet, and Malika-e-Parbat (Queen of the Mountains) (17000 feet).</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><st1:place w:st="on"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Forest</span></span></st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"> Rest House, Shogran:</span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-vl-2nB3TP5eK8RUQNmmolaV8-LnROk8ahH8JqtxYET8lUpEoFXnduCLZDNczHXBNNStRQLmRu4BgW95fkQgpGeRndYchxlIEzGywbzufq48W-2CtZzaR22RzNHSpAQiKDN-nr5sKkr7Y/s1600/2677057-Forest_Rest_House_Shogran-Naran.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-vl-2nB3TP5eK8RUQNmmolaV8-LnROk8ahH8JqtxYET8lUpEoFXnduCLZDNczHXBNNStRQLmRu4BgW95fkQgpGeRndYchxlIEzGywbzufq48W-2CtZzaR22RzNHSpAQiKDN-nr5sKkr7Y/s200/2677057-Forest_Rest_House_Shogran-Naran.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You should not miss a trip to Forest Rest House. Most of people sit and relax in its huge lush green lawns. Entry might be restricted when senior officials visit or stay at rest house. Views of Sri Paya and Musa Da Mussalah peak are really nice from the lawns of rest house.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Mini Zoo, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Pine</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Park</st1:placetype></st1:place> Shogran:</span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><st1:place w:st="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><st1:placename w:st="on"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Pine</span></st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial;"> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Park</st1:placetype></span></span></st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Shogran is a nice tourist resort with impressive facilities. For children's attraction there is a mini zoo. Some unique n beautiful varieties of birds are on display.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil9yRwQ-Asue0bF4AosIoC05alVamaxgoqbagu6buD3pdakxD5ASomPU9_v736cEpUwaOafn5CA_qyICNWclL1s9sN3KJ0CjUuzCizScy2EoN96MZwXcH2ibduVfPoy9NjU6ro8_Gk8VkU/s1600/sho.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil9yRwQ-Asue0bF4AosIoC05alVamaxgoqbagu6buD3pdakxD5ASomPU9_v736cEpUwaOafn5CA_qyICNWclL1s9sN3KJ0CjUuzCizScy2EoN96MZwXcH2ibduVfPoy9NjU6ro8_Gk8VkU/s320/sho.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Shogran's real asset are the views it offers. The air is impregnated with the scent of flowers and the fine forests around. If one for something totally out of the world in the deep pine forrest and wonderful alpine trees, it would be suggested to chose Shogran.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 5.35pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_5ND7tmYrrEE88ppTTTFPSvWXPZo-RfQCg3UBMFA2rmhQKxZVgscrxiNNh3RMSmhsKe5gcKgbTLpXrvyaHDC6E2f_yJTYmEGuZqUojllRRc5Op7sK2YVGDA_iyUbh8wgzIlX6Ftl1d-i/s1600/4045287489_90a3db6668_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_5ND7tmYrrEE88ppTTTFPSvWXPZo-RfQCg3UBMFA2rmhQKxZVgscrxiNNh3RMSmhsKe5gcKgbTLpXrvyaHDC6E2f_yJTYmEGuZqUojllRRc5Op7sK2YVGDA_iyUbh8wgzIlX6Ftl1d-i/s320/4045287489_90a3db6668_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Manna Meadows is 8000 feet above from sea level.Its lush green meadows where u can get the many aspects of natural beauty. Best season to come this place is August when u can find out hundred of flowers at the meadow. Overall its good place if u want to explore the whole valley then this track is best for you. From Manna meadows you can track to shogran also which is at least 3 hours from here. You have to pass <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Peerang</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Village</st1:placetype></st1:place>. There is also a forest rest house.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Sharan Meadows:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX4qO9wEghyIwFKivHASR4NWWIdtoHycQavpceAuILJ0Vxn78DsUyEB_CXsBqMubO7s8IMH7MFFzA3Padv4WKXsb_CzVD9BwzUAjSoT-j4zqrwcNHUGkj-uhCXpRpPpVa7WCtqaGVWrkuC/s1600/2296090330_c5954795ff_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX4qO9wEghyIwFKivHASR4NWWIdtoHycQavpceAuILJ0Vxn78DsUyEB_CXsBqMubO7s8IMH7MFFzA3Padv4WKXsb_CzVD9BwzUAjSoT-j4zqrwcNHUGkj-uhCXpRpPpVa7WCtqaGVWrkuC/s320/2296090330_c5954795ff_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">A 16 km jeep-road from Paras on the other bank of the Kunar leads to the dense forests and absolute wilderness of Sharan; located at a height of 7,872 ft. Campers seeking absolute isolation usually head here. The only population is that of a forest rest-house and a youth hostel. It is part of the mountain range with Musa Ka Musalla as its peak at 13,372 ft. It is home to a variety of flora and fauna. Apart from different species of birds, it is also home to cheetah's and bears.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPmTHjgAFmEfo4Yjs8twJCLEoiAaE83Hc9LcnE1BKFcK2J6FoHtzp1WxboYiNb2nS9aRGltjeQxoGXxh7UfsUsJHSqj6ahMA0S1GTRv3mr50UwwAocagTY4XvnhzpHirr-oKbltK1HHl92/s1600/3307948531_c1a21f9dbe_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPmTHjgAFmEfo4Yjs8twJCLEoiAaE83Hc9LcnE1BKFcK2J6FoHtzp1WxboYiNb2nS9aRGltjeQxoGXxh7UfsUsJHSqj6ahMA0S1GTRv3mr50UwwAocagTY4XvnhzpHirr-oKbltK1HHl92/s320/3307948531_c1a21f9dbe_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">From Paras you can hike through the forest or trek overnight across beautiful <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Sharan</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Valley</st1:placetype></st1:place>. Local guide can help you find the trail and avoid the occasional black bear and wild cat. The next stop is a small village of Sinhu and from there the road continues to Jareed.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Shinu:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Just beyond Paras is known for its trout hatchery of the Fisheries Department. It is from this hatchery that brown trout and rainbow trout are stocked into the upper Kunhar river and the lakes Saiful Muluk, Lulusar and Dodiputsar.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Khanian:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMsCqdHK0NVbhVBp5lWjfPjFqXXBkcLCu-JnIlG_297xvTOQVTHRy50gTYfUU7UCcnfoAipv4_jo92ycEyBc1P-3iPROBkxizm0P74zg82UuhA9dib9Qtz_XFSYZz8ppjrm-yb8hwu_TtI/s1600/Khanian.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMsCqdHK0NVbhVBp5lWjfPjFqXXBkcLCu-JnIlG_297xvTOQVTHRy50gTYfUU7UCcnfoAipv4_jo92ycEyBc1P-3iPROBkxizm0P74zg82UuhA9dib9Qtz_XFSYZz8ppjrm-yb8hwu_TtI/s320/Khanian.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just a little distance from Mahanderi is the <span class="apple-style-span">Khanian</span>. <span class="apple-style-span">Khanian is a small but attractive, peaceful village on the right bank of the Kunhar. It is the starting point for a trip to Kamal Ban Forest and Danna Meadows.</span></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Danna Meadows:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjad46YxTCn5NJikuTcStBDuDHQgjfWerLYsDr_yyiRtNFjJqAaOxblYAWFLU-YDPfYt61HZBnkQLJX4-COO9NJKSDYWF6jV7Ty89R0Ap9vWM5HK91SBSkN-G8j5cwUnHsO9VepSUwpsf0c/s1600/danna+meadows2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjad46YxTCn5NJikuTcStBDuDHQgjfWerLYsDr_yyiRtNFjJqAaOxblYAWFLU-YDPfYt61HZBnkQLJX4-COO9NJKSDYWF6jV7Ty89R0Ap9vWM5HK91SBSkN-G8j5cwUnHsO9VepSUwpsf0c/s320/danna+meadows2.jpg" width="291" /></a><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">A ten kilometer jeep track winds up the hillside to picturesque Dana Meadows which are located at an altitude of 10,000 feet with a view of a number of snow covered peaks over 15,000 feet. It takes an hour to reach here by jeep (as this trek was also xxxshhbh </span></span><br />
<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">destroyed by the earth quake so dana is no more Jeepable), and about three hours on foot. On foot u cant make it back in one day as its a steep climb.So a over night stay is must at Dann</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDHXGJXL50pX6dYmtQPIavqW5gQXMsO70l1XbalCgIXPvA8v1TKsHBOahmA650TNpz_FKSYiAnrAGwQFNExFWrVx6j7c1GmM4k-i2teYnRY41b0CUR3bQDTHMfkdnbGQA3gho9CVoCfeq9/s1600/3452115720_58a9889004_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDHXGJXL50pX6dYmtQPIavqW5gQXMsO70l1XbalCgIXPvA8v1TKsHBOahmA650TNpz_FKSYiAnrAGwQFNExFWrVx6j7c1GmM4k-i2teYnRY41b0CUR3bQDTHMfkdnbGQA3gho9CVoCfeq9/s320/3452115720_58a9889004_z.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">More over the place is so much beautiful. Take some food stuff, warm clothes, sleeping bags along. If you want to see the real stunning beauty of Danna visit it between 15 June to 15 August. The place is absolutely safe from bandits even in a Jungle. For camping its also ideal in summer but in current days fear of leopard/bear can not be ignored.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="apple-style-span">Another jeep track to the south from Khanian climbs up the ridge to the Kamal Ban Forest. The forest rest house at Kamal Ban is at an altitude of 6500 feet and was built in 1924, being one of the oldest in the area. It also offers a beautiful view of surrounding mountains. </span>There is a jeep-able trek leading to Manna Meadows on right and Kamal Ban on left. Further trekkers can also enjoy the Kamal Ban to Jarid path.</span></span></div><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 8.4pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 8.4pt; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv_J3YJYFQsBcEQ9fyzZefUBpGML1UnsbgfOJzK0_79WualjMR9NZViORYttMwy5eG8f3hiy31EMwbErMDEkG3_Ka4-62o8j-4TmNWql0DU_QPTQllmIGI9lEHh6hubVB9oD6k9XhU2CL7/s1600/kamalban.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv_J3YJYFQsBcEQ9fyzZefUBpGML1UnsbgfOJzK0_79WualjMR9NZViORYttMwy5eG8f3hiy31EMwbErMDEkG3_Ka4-62o8j-4TmNWql0DU_QPTQllmIGI9lEHh6hubVB9oD6k9XhU2CL7/s1600/kamalban.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Local elders are friendly and very helpful. If you are trekking from Khania, you can stay a night at the Rest House and wander in the area. There are things like centuries old fir tree, with more than eight meters of dia and 58 meters high. More interesting thing include a red color crop which they use to roast with sugar for the winter season.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8.4pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 8.4pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">One way or another, Kamal Ban is a thick forest with some wild animals like Tiger & Bears. There were few accidents in the area this season as man come across the path of these wild animals.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Musa ka Musalla:</span></b></span></span> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis9Cw_lHrwT7-TXllq5mjxjbBRHqxMS6QKk82z-fg4RyPiw_-Th2ZfHSSMOgQA_yX-AIeaQSEmayu-UUQVVCgOdR4V6I7FmtOdURZU2OraMVLFwqTV81Q-fJR3z-afTvZxTzu0b5ibF6iI/s1600/Musa+ka+Musalla+Top.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis9Cw_lHrwT7-TXllq5mjxjbBRHqxMS6QKk82z-fg4RyPiw_-Th2ZfHSSMOgQA_yX-AIeaQSEmayu-UUQVVCgOdR4V6I7FmtOdURZU2OraMVLFwqTV81Q-fJR3z-afTvZxTzu0b5ibF6iI/s320/Musa+ka+Musalla+Top.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Musa ka Musalla peak stands at an altitude of 4050 meters at the junction of Siran and Kaghan valleys. The name translates to Moses’ Mat which has different stories associated with it. While some believe it to be named after a local shepherd with the name of Musa who used to pray at the peak here, some even attribute it to the prophet Moses. There is a small flat structure made up of different stones and marked with colorful flags of type one finds in all the shrines of this region. On a clear day, the summit offers exciting panoramic views of the entire area and surroundings.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 5.35pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTcT5WUP1rqvMGnWtfG14tncNys53yDzcj1JEmTlyUSqLkvOHmH2XnJo4zuO8TOVscmYHia5AsfCfjcjH2BBRG1EDkJtqVeHnIgQX56o-fUce-PDCJjTw8j1lmGn8CPCFr0tX4HIydU5xY/s1600/musa-ka-musalla.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTcT5WUP1rqvMGnWtfG14tncNys53yDzcj1JEmTlyUSqLkvOHmH2XnJo4zuO8TOVscmYHia5AsfCfjcjH2BBRG1EDkJtqVeHnIgQX56o-fUce-PDCJjTw8j1lmGn8CPCFr0tX4HIydU5xY/s320/musa-ka-musalla.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">There are many possible options to reach Musa ka Musalla top. It can be accessed from both Kaghan and Siran valleys. Trekkers have been using four basic routes to access Musa ka Musalla which are described below.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 5.35pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">1.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>From Mandakucha/Jacha village:</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"> </span><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFAJW5_BJFYlMRZe0n8dW3lFBLfS_XeHouhWSIN4OBUavB005h9RxT-k-BBv64sisMqp95jH7t6foM4QeXAxtNshHBXCshotChyphenhyphenUvl8hgOxUVAi4BxGbn22jycPmjilUR3NEC5tXjORBj/s1600/4602067966_63f28f41a5_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFAJW5_BJFYlMRZe0n8dW3lFBLfS_XeHouhWSIN4OBUavB005h9RxT-k-BBv64sisMqp95jH7t6foM4QeXAxtNshHBXCshotChyphenhyphenUvl8hgOxUVAi4BxGbn22jycPmjilUR3NEC5tXjORBj/s320/4602067966_63f28f41a5_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">One can reach here through Mansehra - Shinkiari. Public transport is available from Mansehra for Mandakucha with a fare of Rs. 150 per head (May 2010). The road goes through Jabori and takes around 2-3 hours. One can also hire a hiace van or a jeep that can be taken up to Jacha village. Porters can be taken from Mandakucha village. From the starting point, the trek to the top of Musalla takes 8-10 hours. One can camp at Bikhi or Khori on the way which are 4-5 and 6-7 hours of trek from Mandakucha respectively.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">2. From Naddi Bangla:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzmq5kDTNoE_BImvcuJl5rjQL7wH6-_DgBAGlaQFyhT0f3IqLaxaWlgQzJwRSQQIcvpS01T1bZuQd7-as23TQMeS5zXklVRxYeevib8GRBGzlvh_oxXsa1cjuUOcZT2dBaetrqP8PppmBs/s1600/naddi+bangla.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzmq5kDTNoE_BImvcuJl5rjQL7wH6-_DgBAGlaQFyhT0f3IqLaxaWlgQzJwRSQQIcvpS01T1bZuQd7-as23TQMeS5zXklVRxYeevib8GRBGzlvh_oxXsa1cjuUOcZT2dBaetrqP8PppmBs/s320/naddi+bangla.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">One can reach Naddi bangla from Balakot on a jeep road which comes through Hangrai and takes around a couple of hours. Rest house here is mainly used to monitor the forest and is not in a very good condition. The road is metalled up to Hangrai and a little beyond after which a left turn takes one to a jeep only road. A normal jeep would take Rs. 3000-4000 one way up to Nadi Bangla and can accommodate a maximum of six persons. A loader jeep if available can be hired if one wants to save some bucks. It charges between Rs. 2000-3000 and can accommodate a group of 10+ people along with the luggage very easily. The disadvantage of a loader jeep is the lack of proper sitting space and often you have to spend the journey which standing in the open roof jeep which is quite an adventure in itself. It is recommended to take the jeep further few kilometers ahead to a place called as Kachal Katha from where the trek can be started. From here one can take a) Bagheer meadows route towards Northeast of Naddi Bangla b) Maidan route towards Northwest. Both the approaches converge at Shaddal Gali (also known as Thandi Gali) where one can also camp. Fresh water is available here at a short walking distance. From Bagheer, one can reach the top of Musalla in 5-6 hrs via Shaddal Gali.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">3. From Kund Bangla / Shaheed Pani:</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz891d7fmVvI8vy-PxVbQ7KdSxYsaWLxh7iG4b2GmoWIJ_xlkpojH5H4mfoD2xAtHNPhouDF4C0w_HV8Uqw0DFhMhVQM-08uFwE_hzKc8xlTqwaNYQrtu_PgidrZ03UGImlVPy8t24zLpt/s1600/kund+bangla.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz891d7fmVvI8vy-PxVbQ7KdSxYsaWLxh7iG4b2GmoWIJ_xlkpojH5H4mfoD2xAtHNPhouDF4C0w_HV8Uqw0DFhMhVQM-08uFwE_hzKc8xlTqwaNYQrtu_PgidrZ03UGImlVPy8t24zLpt/s320/kund+bangla.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">There are forest rest houses on both the places and they can be reached via Masehra/Shinkiari. This is the longest re oute in terms of walking distance but is less hectic in terms of steepness. Jeeps take 3-4 hours from Shinkiari to reach Kund where one can stay at forest rest house for the night. From Kund, a 3-4 hours trek can take one to Shaheedpani where there is another rest house. From Shaheehpani, one can reach Shaddal Gali/Thandi Gali in 4-5 hours on a relatively flat terrain where the trail coming from Naddi Bangla joins in. From the gali, summit of Musalla can be reached in 2-3 hours. In all, the whole trek from Kund Bagla to Musalla peak takes 10-12 hours.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">4. From Sharan:</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sharan is a beautiful forested place that can be reached from Kaghan (Paras) on a jeep. There is a rest house and youth hostel available at Sharan. This is the most difficult option in terms of steepness and is not generally recommended for reaching the top. This option can be considered however for coming back which is all descend and takes around 7-8 hours.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 5.35pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_KhDc2rKOkNb8E2ylmMdpvvEpNG1ippSDKjE2os_Yn8Hf3Zc8DxWFvC0wzBfI3KbZ_PqPs0tFf3YppArF7bGbAAHe61sUrw7pg8J0t_seFbztUkq9GRo4puUpWnhBLDLHLh7SiU_2dMz/s1600/2929326660_9af5041584_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_KhDc2rKOkNb8E2ylmMdpvvEpNG1ippSDKjE2os_Yn8Hf3Zc8DxWFvC0wzBfI3KbZ_PqPs0tFf3YppArF7bGbAAHe61sUrw7pg8J0t_seFbztUkq9GRo4puUpWnhBLDLHLh7SiU_2dMz/s320/2929326660_9af5041584_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Out of the above mentioned options, Naddi Bangla option via Bagheer is the most recommended path in terms of natural beauty. It is advisable to get the porters arranged beforehand as the population is scarce and locals might not be willing to go on a time of your choice.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 5.35pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 5.35pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Best time to do this trek is from mid June to mid September. Some groups also attempt it in winters in harsh conditions as a winter survival expedition. As with the other treks of the region, porter rates are not already defined and would have to be negotiated. Porters would charge on per day basis and it could be anything between Rs. 500 and 1000. A horse or mule can be hired on something between Rs. 1000 – 1400 per day (Rates as per summer of 2010).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Kaghan:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXvYt1TTz3PtNEabths22Y3qLu1iZxuUYgVmIXrDMRZL2g9m3pc4PMzQMOyqoaugLh8PtiIyE8zqsqDtAypyrKe7-6V395HcxvicNGTuDhDDAf0dEEmDrKMQWMiQqY2b6hG4ztED2ivSz/s1600/Kaghan+valley+++Pakistan+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXvYt1TTz3PtNEabths22Y3qLu1iZxuUYgVmIXrDMRZL2g9m3pc4PMzQMOyqoaugLh8PtiIyE8zqsqDtAypyrKe7-6V395HcxvicNGTuDhDDAf0dEEmDrKMQWMiQqY2b6hG4ztED2ivSz/s320/Kaghan+valley+++Pakistan+4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just 5 km ahead of Khunia at 7000 feet is the wonderland and important town of Kaghan; after which the valley itself is named, here river is 800 feet below the road. The town has plenty of hotels of various variety. Although tourists usually aim to head for Naran, they do stay in Kaghan especially in winters or the start of the tourist season when the road to Naran is blocked due to snow.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Malkandi Forest:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfVu5Cv0h5D0UkajDEuJPSFgzGRdDgJ75qWIeI26HMsGpFPoJ6X_JfZSPHCoo0gJ8PlG03CB5W17xVrA0AVD0S-qlIaYkk3pXSU7YfvM4SIjrz7IKWsiiwy9-a6-285b5JCSC7DidacdHc/s1600/malakandi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfVu5Cv0h5D0UkajDEuJPSFgzGRdDgJ75qWIeI26HMsGpFPoJ6X_JfZSPHCoo0gJ8PlG03CB5W17xVrA0AVD0S-qlIaYkk3pXSU7YfvM4SIjrz7IKWsiiwy9-a6-285b5JCSC7DidacdHc/s320/malakandi.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">8 miles on the western slopes of Kaghan is Kamalban, a heavily populated forest of black bears and leopards, which do incalculable harm to the crops and young trees. Killing a bear is a big game and you'll get reward for shooting down a bear from forest officer as well as from the peasants. Besides these you'll be able to find Muskdeer, thar and goral, Chikore and Himalayan pheasants all over the valley. And if you'll go a little higher you'll be able to find red bear, snow leopard and ibex and occasionally a snow partridge or Ram Chikore or Murgh-I-Zarrin.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Shingri:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6grv5tuDvSYliB4dS6rmDi5gmcu5P5o9hDWxY5TqlmjsW5e2pjCc2OtrMpZw9x-XzI03473zj08GIa0JnnjK2QtYVbSP4IQ9ZJMyVa6SmqAj8wcmix4tD3JE1ny-w-bxUbtBMhbdvt_Ee/s1600/Shingri+Top.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6grv5tuDvSYliB4dS6rmDi5gmcu5P5o9hDWxY5TqlmjsW5e2pjCc2OtrMpZw9x-XzI03473zj08GIa0JnnjK2QtYVbSP4IQ9ZJMyVa6SmqAj8wcmix4tD3JE1ny-w-bxUbtBMhbdvt_Ee/s320/Shingri+Top.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Shingri is locted just above the Kaghan village, while standing in kaghan bazaar you can see the ptcl towers on Shingri Top towards east at 12,700 ft above sea level offering superb panoramic views of Kaghan Valley.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy7-Isip47HkEzI8aTRIChoaNPudCR4hPc2T3w643VEEnzsB-2lmxzXBYfbq0WrIXyksZSUAyLKjjxCkD9KYegyteIJBgMWigRHJSWfpc1uabN6mCPap374Nx9gLzSV1z-KGduOo-D5HjP/s1600/Mukhlaian+Village.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy7-Isip47HkEzI8aTRIChoaNPudCR4hPc2T3w643VEEnzsB-2lmxzXBYfbq0WrIXyksZSUAyLKjjxCkD9KYegyteIJBgMWigRHJSWfpc1uabN6mCPap374Nx9gLzSV1z-KGduOo-D5HjP/s200/Mukhlaian+Village.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Mukhlaian:</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span">Mukhlaian is a small charming village on the way to Shingri</span>. It is about 8 km from Kaghan town and can be reached by jeep after a danger drive. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Naran:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpSijz5Hv0K66nJAeOyhHLNYuEBB7dB8ZPgXMHtuWWxa5rrR6VnyJ8hinDfVJ-vTh5Q6-Q_E0g63vGzwDwO6rsKNS05UgJ8yoD3WjK8PvLVPYWG29uOO2SmdC44Gsc8gNMe0X2qot-bZb/s1600/Naran1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpSijz5Hv0K66nJAeOyhHLNYuEBB7dB8ZPgXMHtuWWxa5rrR6VnyJ8hinDfVJ-vTh5Q6-Q_E0g63vGzwDwO6rsKNS05UgJ8yoD3WjK8PvLVPYWG29uOO2SmdC44Gsc8gNMe0X2qot-bZb/s320/Naran1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Onwards a 3 hour drive away from Shogran is Naran. Naran is the middle point of Kaghan Valley and it is a place where you defiantly want to spend few days of your leisure. It is a small tourist village open only during the tourist season of May to September. The rest of the time it is covered with snow. All visitors come to Naran to pay a visit to the Saiful Muluk Lake (10,500 feet) 6 miles east of town. If the road is open transportation by jeep can be arranged. If the road is closed, it is an easy, gradual three-hour walk, and the lake is a lovely spot for a picnic.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk53YqGMFyko0DH5ZkKSgNdv1HFTtizpSaoNiEt_zBF0iu0MxEH9Rb8gQ4ub0XHNYq7AOWikVKf9MveFYYtGtYyaTAWXoG894CFl_wM40f-_BzSukdgpFyGiPphNTllaChlg2MIxH_2zsD/s1600/4662744260_1c1c5cc4d2_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk53YqGMFyko0DH5ZkKSgNdv1HFTtizpSaoNiEt_zBF0iu0MxEH9Rb8gQ4ub0XHNYq7AOWikVKf9MveFYYtGtYyaTAWXoG894CFl_wM40f-_BzSukdgpFyGiPphNTllaChlg2MIxH_2zsD/s320/4662744260_1c1c5cc4d2_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Naran is a hamlet in Pakistan and is one of the favorite holiday destinations of the world. Tourists from across the world come to Naran to witness its undulating terrains that are dotted with crags and massifs as well as pristine lakes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Naran is awash with hotels, restaurants, and shops, all neatly arranged on both sides of the Kaghan road. The roar from the gushing waters of Kunar River creates a pleasant atmosphere.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ihi8WGKi2EioHOMsNaORRKqMrAVDkFZtXAtUx7-XLuApt3PMaH4nU_3TVZF9ovzSc2TQTDrATvsGEoH1qLxbE9M3VDs2gX3SGRLyqFoMmhEc7QJxhk3QvTgnocLdYblCVSx7tQEpvMwS/s1600/naran5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ihi8WGKi2EioHOMsNaORRKqMrAVDkFZtXAtUx7-XLuApt3PMaH4nU_3TVZF9ovzSc2TQTDrATvsGEoH1qLxbE9M3VDs2gX3SGRLyqFoMmhEc7QJxhk3QvTgnocLdYblCVSx7tQEpvMwS/s320/naran5.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">For beginners or people who just want to walk a short distance, a gentle walk starting from PTDC hotel, over a bridge takes you to the other side of River Kunhar. Veer left and follow the trail. A small track follows Kunhar for a short distance till you reach another make shift bridge. You cross it and enter the main market place. This walk takes about 1-2 hours. Depending how fast you go. Also lots of flora and fauna on this trail.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">The river itself is still unexplored. There is a potential for white water rafting, and other water sports associated with fast flowing rivers.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Pcf21Yk8JhNkFyvp_tcVne4-EMcyspzPouIUlZyXYbV7ozi5gI812rXISNES-YkQ8eT1VuZFc6y3mW0JHc_XL_NWNfF7LZQZ5jKPn2I-PTG3rO_jh6GFuuz1vKlkt17LJjcVyG2t-qFL/s1600/naram.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Pcf21Yk8JhNkFyvp_tcVne4-EMcyspzPouIUlZyXYbV7ozi5gI812rXISNES-YkQ8eT1VuZFc6y3mW0JHc_XL_NWNfF7LZQZ5jKPn2I-PTG3rO_jh6GFuuz1vKlkt17LJjcVyG2t-qFL/s320/naram.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">For hikers and Safari Lovers there are plenty of stuff to see in Naran. From the height of Nuri Top to the banks of Lulusir and the romantic Lalazar and many more. Huge range of Kohistan is blessed with plenty of rain and weather is wonderful from May to September.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPQTcJDiWiXti5cqHey4KzKKliWO7NNmH8A13nwob5yu3H2ZPj9vMfDPfGCFT7vjMRlHswZctnCdCgP_pLnDmvvD_o7TLWIoA7st6T2MSTr7xC-a0RXsn59CIhBrKWYcUw266x2aETHuv/s1600/naran4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPQTcJDiWiXti5cqHey4KzKKliWO7NNmH8A13nwob5yu3H2ZPj9vMfDPfGCFT7vjMRlHswZctnCdCgP_pLnDmvvD_o7TLWIoA7st6T2MSTr7xC-a0RXsn59CIhBrKWYcUw266x2aETHuv/s320/naran4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Naran is the best base for treks and walks in the valley. There are options for accommodation and restaurants. Naran is best reached by jeep from Balakot some 200 km north of RawalPindi / Islamabad.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Lalazar:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrzFvqfmSqPyEPt4Paq30klRPLmsTkHNPCzfdZI1i4LZL67H9BE_fuYT-kn6bGaMewd4nrf9uJ8ZwP55rdD9J0UkFHorJtaiiFGr7OsDZvzJe7nPnFZX-RpoDGGlhhoPlUDDDCz7KcIgPe/s1600/larzaar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrzFvqfmSqPyEPt4Paq30klRPLmsTkHNPCzfdZI1i4LZL67H9BE_fuYT-kn6bGaMewd4nrf9uJ8ZwP55rdD9J0UkFHorJtaiiFGr7OsDZvzJe7nPnFZX-RpoDGGlhhoPlUDDDCz7KcIgPe/s320/larzaar.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lalazar is the second visit that most tourist do when visiting Naran (Saiful Muluk is the first). Situated on the other end of Lake Saiful Muluk, over the mountain, at a distance of 21 km from Naran via Battakundi, located at 3,200m, it is a 1/2-day jeep excursion with several twists and turn.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPgweNJaGVIMhE6ALG9AizVddyhfP9jkQlPcOdr_asJc2SPd4UyUsA2eZmuad7-X0nhPW6ZVPOFQm5eDjSxrwEB6Sk1QFmfiElHmjQNYfHsmsio4juoHjxx1fc9vOcgo0bMLc2McZAbPk9/s1600/lalazaar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPgweNJaGVIMhE6ALG9AizVddyhfP9jkQlPcOdr_asJc2SPd4UyUsA2eZmuad7-X0nhPW6ZVPOFQm5eDjSxrwEB6Sk1QFmfiElHmjQNYfHsmsio4juoHjxx1fc9vOcgo0bMLc2McZAbPk9/s320/lalazaar.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lalazar is accessible by a muddy narrow jeep track. A jeep track from battakundi climbs up the plateau. The road to Lalazar is a typical Pakistani Mountain road, with hills on one side and a deep "Khud" (valley) on the other side.The only difference was that the "Khud" is the Kunhar River.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj69jZ96ZyK79-Vk9Z5dJRiNmWSr7iFhS7PDNS6Bbq6eGK_-_c-gum0LrUiCwW3uU4-JMxv-NISyzU5A9bVWBX1Kh8T0R_RoYurFduYq6VY4KWFzYGRNaleENVA251bRh-DrX923OJRRbQi/s1600/lalazar2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj69jZ96ZyK79-Vk9Z5dJRiNmWSr7iFhS7PDNS6Bbq6eGK_-_c-gum0LrUiCwW3uU4-JMxv-NISyzU5A9bVWBX1Kh8T0R_RoYurFduYq6VY4KWFzYGRNaleENVA251bRh-DrX923OJRRbQi/s320/lalazar2.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">This beautiful meadow is awash with colourful alpine flowers in spring and summer, and set amongst the cool pine forests. It is the most beautiful hill station in Kaghan Valley with its meadows and pine thickets. A large green plateau gives a nice view of the valley below. The views are breathtakingly beautiful at sunrise. You can find a couple of small resturants there for breakfast & refreshments. The native people & their lives are very simple.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTB3YuWzAlx2W2oK0L_3zQWW9MfLQDFcwHYarzNTDhfkfXCWvQdEujIqMAIqRRlOIKkI0qPDsbqo6fk9o4D_9byFD4vuzwNI8lfLRD_j6NzRbHfdIAIcSD4KdPQu327XtRLnEso3BqdjjH/s1600/lalzaar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTB3YuWzAlx2W2oK0L_3zQWW9MfLQDFcwHYarzNTDhfkfXCWvQdEujIqMAIqRRlOIKkI0qPDsbqo6fk9o4D_9byFD4vuzwNI8lfLRD_j6NzRbHfdIAIcSD4KdPQu327XtRLnEso3BqdjjH/s320/lalzaar.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">On a clear sunny day, its possible to view snow covered peak of "Falak Sonia" from Lalazar. This peak has also got a fairy tale story in its background like most of the other places in Kaghan Valley. You may also see River Kunhar flowing roughly thousands of mile below the altitude you would be standing.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">For adventure lovers there is a lovely footpath leads from Lalazar Plateau down to lake Saiful Malik, taking 5-6 hrs involving camping for a night. Its not an easy track. One can get a chance to see the rare wild life variety of "Markhoor" on this track during the months of October and November.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Barwai:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHoSVIFgxIQTgi3ZSVcKasng8Qe-bFeUh1oKkebzeDkP_NS-vGATPekC5nj_1Fe1lGL0SX7kZI5V0eL2ivR5eFWUStTBeGRAPNfgj5Yt59JNxooSVvTZ74UQ0XEw9u4fbYD3BGyifMd_PC/s1600/Barawai.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="76" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHoSVIFgxIQTgi3ZSVcKasng8Qe-bFeUh1oKkebzeDkP_NS-vGATPekC5nj_1Fe1lGL0SX7kZI5V0eL2ivR5eFWUStTBeGRAPNfgj5Yt59JNxooSVvTZ74UQ0XEw9u4fbYD3BGyifMd_PC/s400/Barawai.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">At a distance of 13 km from Batta Kandi is the small town of Barhawi, home to a small guest-house and a few eating joints.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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Noori top is a beautiful place. Noori top has 12900 Ft. It is covered by snow but no doubt for trackers it is paradise, from there you can cross the dawariyan from right side of it and track to Ratti gali and from left side you can reach the saral lake.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;">Gitti das is on Babu sir Pass road after crossing Lulu sar <st1:place w:st="on">Lake</st1:place>, from lulusar the road leads u babusar top and on the way you can enjoy Gittidas as well. But it is possible one day trip if you hire the jeep from chief town naran very early and around 3 to 4 hours u will be there. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Lakes:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Kaghan Valley is home to many a tourist attractions, especially its lakes. There are more than a dozen big and small lakes in the valley, but three are more popular among the tourists: Saiful Muluk Lake, Dudipatsar Lake and Lulusar Lake.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>Jatti Lake:</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jatti Lake is situated five kilometers from Naran near Ghamla. It is a cup shape lake and is very deep.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>Saiful Muluk Lake:</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">At about 3000 feet above the Naran or 10,578 feet above the sea level is Fairy Tale Lake Saiful Maluk. Lake Saiful Muluk is one of the highest and most beautiful lakes in Pakistan.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Ff-U3dhT2esgVofPgNocsYT5IzJsTADqK54KWcgbegwZzNU7pHlfMxnFok7RXobytVsFTZ1vdmYg_IdeIVtkD-S7SIpSQpk_SM6QlZPsJKauQ3km4aCnNs1V79wSLJxGmOPVIcILGv_L/s1600/2425347408_4e01f13f6e_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Ff-U3dhT2esgVofPgNocsYT5IzJsTADqK54KWcgbegwZzNU7pHlfMxnFok7RXobytVsFTZ1vdmYg_IdeIVtkD-S7SIpSQpk_SM6QlZPsJKauQ3km4aCnNs1V79wSLJxGmOPVIcILGv_L/s320/2425347408_4e01f13f6e_z.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">This lake is easily accessible by jeep or by trekking from the nearest village Naran, some 10 kilometers away in four to five hours. There is a huge glacier on the way, crossing its also fun. The whole path is very beautiful and its recommended that you walk to it. In this way you will get to appreciate the captivating beauty on the way.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-bFm8mgEVeLCsLNYVnkCGibhOp1hYeKz7ntID-qJFgiC7YUhE3v8aiwi01LmPfQrF49XlDCKHvFeHFVU8sIc9FKlyEhEhRSiBbi4C44ydliThEAlB21SdOFxh02K6UcwWSl8p0EOjAnvv/s1600/3910843351_c1cb6d5834_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-bFm8mgEVeLCsLNYVnkCGibhOp1hYeKz7ntID-qJFgiC7YUhE3v8aiwi01LmPfQrF49XlDCKHvFeHFVU8sIc9FKlyEhEhRSiBbi4C44ydliThEAlB21SdOFxh02K6UcwWSl8p0EOjAnvv/s320/3910843351_c1cb6d5834_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Queen of the Mountains “Malka Parbat” at height of 17,360 feet (5291.33 meters) is standing in the east and looking her image in the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">mirror of Lake Saiful Maluk.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHryRkHSavWl3IGXUbjnBpLRe6OUZxCHzKKVrMlCi8njF5uaY8P9f0JFOjZIXVGaeaazHc5hRCM2NATqxtOflSO84MFEq3sx2uS1NGAkUKb21go57n4Qfid6RXG8LUJ2nCSkbyPvozvplt/s1600/4662123933_b342d8ac92_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHryRkHSavWl3IGXUbjnBpLRe6OUZxCHzKKVrMlCi8njF5uaY8P9f0JFOjZIXVGaeaazHc5hRCM2NATqxtOflSO84MFEq3sx2uS1NGAkUKb21go57n4Qfid6RXG8LUJ2nCSkbyPvozvplt/s320/4662123933_b342d8ac92_z.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Boating facility is available but not recommended at all because this lake is so deep that so far its depth could not be measured. There is no emergency equipment availale so don't take the risk! Horses are also available for one to take a tour around the lake.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjgV4DSn5oB5MFSancbVt87d3gxCt93UzkQiTP2YxS2FPQ_DZY5sAfPcPdu35HyMYMYtWBnXoGtU9FAGGjZxWBmGBpGUbiJIb0eSJIUzfx6oWG9y-N7UODu0AKme0PF5U0qKS6BuhhPvvb/s1600/4750868071_89bc52fe22_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjgV4DSn5oB5MFSancbVt87d3gxCt93UzkQiTP2YxS2FPQ_DZY5sAfPcPdu35HyMYMYtWBnXoGtU9FAGGjZxWBmGBpGUbiJIb0eSJIUzfx6oWG9y-N7UODu0AKme0PF5U0qKS6BuhhPvvb/s320/4750868071_89bc52fe22_z.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">In a real sunny day, it would give you superb views and you would feel sitting in heaven. Camping on full moon gives you feeling of sitting in fairyland. There are few camping sites available. You are strongly recommended to camp here beacuse Saiful-Maluk really deserves it. There are small huts and shops near lake selling items you may need.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwdBmvqv72sFZPDqk3e7OXExwl-GIreRv2w57RsKE_ysuu9edBoQU1GdJTHZeKBmHn58c8_nIti3emWuwq5GWqW0DtcG3e1O3gp-PwpXd8nm_IWxPmQNk9iU1MDWeCZKo7oQ49wj_657Em/s1600/Saif-ul-Malook+Arial.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwdBmvqv72sFZPDqk3e7OXExwl-GIreRv2w57RsKE_ysuu9edBoQU1GdJTHZeKBmHn58c8_nIti3emWuwq5GWqW0DtcG3e1O3gp-PwpXd8nm_IWxPmQNk9iU1MDWeCZKo7oQ49wj_657Em/s320/Saif-ul-Malook+Arial.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is suggested that take meals along with you and go to lake in morning. You should spend good time there and have meals along the lake.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is almost impossible to describe the beauty of this lake. You can spend few hours here to monitor the guards of lake, which are towering peaks and spread all around the lake.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Ansoo Lake:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtnXs8juBinQLPmNyUS72yd5chWsPCLNNhLdIHsjUeIKPbVCfZcBt9R-bA9RDjRdeivdEZ4Gb8xPAcuvyx_rMsLtkX-6icaBn4VUxfBuH_IkqvC14T7T_MiaJhjL1ppJYx58i0k6orEei/s1600/ansoo_lake%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtnXs8juBinQLPmNyUS72yd5chWsPCLNNhLdIHsjUeIKPbVCfZcBt9R-bA9RDjRdeivdEZ4Gb8xPAcuvyx_rMsLtkX-6icaBn4VUxfBuH_IkqvC14T7T_MiaJhjL1ppJYx58i0k6orEei/s320/ansoo_lake%255B1%255D.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Ansoo lake is panoramic & beautiful. It is near Malika Parbat in the Himalayan range. The name "Ansoo" comes from its tear-like shape (the Urdu word Ansoo means teardrop). The lake is said to have been discovered in 1993 by Pakistan Air Force pilots who were flying low above the area. Earlier, the lake was not even known to the locals.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">It can be reached by a difficult trek from Saiful Mulook Lake. Another trek to reach Ansoo Lake is from Mahandri, which is 40 km below Naran, but this is a less trod route and the difficulties are unknown. From lake saif-ul-malook towards Lake Ansoo it takes about 4 hrs to reach a peak at 14000 feet, from where Lake Ansoo is visible. Horses can also be hired from the Lake Saif ul Muluk along with a guide person who will take you to Ansoo Lake. It is a very tough track, the path is very dangerous and very short, the hourse is fit on it and no space for any other to ride with horse. You have to cross a number of Glaciers and only have few minutes to take the snap of Lake Ansoo, then it all covers with thick fog. But the view of lake is very marvelous, beautiful and impressing. Nature lovers should observe it and prais the nature.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">You cannot touch the water of the lake because most of its water is freezed. This is the of glacier but in summer the ice melts. The best season is from may to july then you can see the ice coverd lake.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">You have just 30 to 45 minutes to take snaps and leave the lake. but you really enjoy the trip to ansoo lake specially hourse riding and adventure, if you love adventures. If any one wants to go there please make sure you have the medicines of pain and some meal for eat and drink. In order to visit this lake one has to hike, trekk and camp. Security guard as well as tourist guide are required to visit these lakes because they are in for off deserted and dangerous areas.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Jalkhad Lake:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR8RzwmjBrTnCtKdxMIpnMdzp7o_GEM6LgRBiVNv7MND3FsShjxOva4-tl8eApNBAHfVZsFU1s1MyzSKspfK6WN3XQJlMEK5pMlgVmrEKK_tONNZUoQro5ilzD53ZS25X5n6bieeo906vi/s1600/Jalkhad+lake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR8RzwmjBrTnCtKdxMIpnMdzp7o_GEM6LgRBiVNv7MND3FsShjxOva4-tl8eApNBAHfVZsFU1s1MyzSKspfK6WN3XQJlMEK5pMlgVmrEKK_tONNZUoQro5ilzD53ZS25X5n6bieeo906vi/s320/Jalkhad+lake.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jalkhad is a name if a place 50 kilometers from Naran at a height of 3200 meter from the sea level. The lake is situated one kilometer from Jalkhad. The water of this lake is dark blue and during the summer seasons the red lotus blossom around the lake.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Noori lake:</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUXVQYu84dMxqbf-5piR4Oa0vfRjFHz7D-wvdpExb0M2f69PMq-PFc5smHYEWvEXN6d5XIcamsROWYHW4T7zhVrHQgXwvZrSK61WNIsfcDC1wooyUOadCXXMT7eqe1VPT2HvS2btdOIwy/s1600/Noori+Lake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUXVQYu84dMxqbf-5piR4Oa0vfRjFHz7D-wvdpExb0M2f69PMq-PFc5smHYEWvEXN6d5XIcamsROWYHW4T7zhVrHQgXwvZrSK61WNIsfcDC1wooyUOadCXXMT7eqe1VPT2HvS2btdOIwy/s320/Noori+Lake.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="apple-style-span">Noori lake lies at the border between Kaghan Valley and Azad Kasmir at the height of 12,780 ft above sea level. </span>you can reach noori top from jalkhad by jeep. I<span class="apple-style-span">t is One and a Half hour drive from Jalkhad to Noori Top.</span> Once u cross noori top, you enter Azad Kashmir. The jeep road goes upto Sharda in Neelam Valley,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKkNQ4cYQQEr_wqv_KZwComUHLey_m5vDtlUV7CLvbkOPV7V0wiB7VipMA4L7eXeIv20yd_WvzjUHPvSTTTRM2h7ST7zEptwQzaISsraSG7hm4zYOw2Eh8-WpjyaIRh1vZJmpGm8P2CEYQ/s1600/doodi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKkNQ4cYQQEr_wqv_KZwComUHLey_m5vDtlUV7CLvbkOPV7V0wiB7VipMA4L7eXeIv20yd_WvzjUHPvSTTTRM2h7ST7zEptwQzaISsraSG7hm4zYOw2Eh8-WpjyaIRh1vZJmpGm8P2CEYQ/s320/doodi.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is one of the hardest places to reach in the valley. Its not easy to visit this lake as there is tough hike. Its gonna take you four to six hours from Besal for this lake after tough hiking and trekking. Half of this distance is steady climbing on a clear path then the valley opens out to wide, flat pastureland.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw8S_DBjxoZjwwHVKtZilhKzsS0Kpk0yF4KzacMJmU01TMsLC50rYMgHwPfnwvoGWCFgjYbrRCW5ThQFA8-XMRohY23Sepk4N2QjPIrQOKMsvauI83d0YaIEysEhF7uNt5nWyGY8NjwtxX/s1600/Dudipat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw8S_DBjxoZjwwHVKtZilhKzsS0Kpk0yF4KzacMJmU01TMsLC50rYMgHwPfnwvoGWCFgjYbrRCW5ThQFA8-XMRohY23Sepk4N2QjPIrQOKMsvauI83d0YaIEysEhF7uNt5nWyGY8NjwtxX/s200/Dudipat.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">The hike is rewarding, as tourists are greeted with green pastures and the lake's blue-green waters.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Saral <st1:place w:st="on">Lake</st1:place>:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYFi4H5fP1Oz1psu_mzY_8mGrq2DgUnL37tbbv2PZMbx2LsNIPr8XB92FpJU1-8U_0PlHw3mWeSRsDsT4kxH_SncNTbYcf0kYgjrIRmGdel656Av6pPvolgV2eAhurhYsxsRcoGEb9MjGR/s1600/Seral+Lake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYFi4H5fP1Oz1psu_mzY_8mGrq2DgUnL37tbbv2PZMbx2LsNIPr8XB92FpJU1-8U_0PlHw3mWeSRsDsT4kxH_SncNTbYcf0kYgjrIRmGdel656Av6pPvolgV2eAhurhYsxsRcoGEb9MjGR/s320/Seral+Lake.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">From Dudipat, a trek of 5-6 hours can take you to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Saral</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Lake</st1:placetype></st1:place> at an elevation of 3500m. From Saral, one can come back to Naran or can try descending into the Neelum valley. A trek of 6-8 hours from Besal can take one to Noori Nar top from where jeeps can be taken for Sharda in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Neelum</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Valley</st1:placetype></st1:place>.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgR0ocZHcBnf9hfUB0CKL2_0TvmtC1K-iUIk7l0mpWuuYJ04tHkFq6n4hGoRs8beVaqmXFZ2jZ6cbkULFH2BDbwp9UxCNvMQTqy4szv6WAhFWzuczbB0Sj4V7xCHOceHrdXFMF9zwKoblX/s1600/Lulusar+Lake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgR0ocZHcBnf9hfUB0CKL2_0TvmtC1K-iUIk7l0mpWuuYJ04tHkFq6n4hGoRs8beVaqmXFZ2jZ6cbkULFH2BDbwp9UxCNvMQTqy4szv6WAhFWzuczbB0Sj4V7xCHOceHrdXFMF9zwKoblX/s320/Lulusar+Lake.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">48 kilometers away from Naran, on Naran-Babusar road Near Gittidas the loveliest spots to camp on this trail, just before the final grade to Babusar Top and surrounded by tall peaks is the 11,000 feet high Lulusar Lake out of which river Kunhar issues with redoubled strength to flow down the valley first as placid blue stream and then a roaring torrent until it joins the Jhelum.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc65o7hp6eoI_oMkk7HV8Ec_hN5rHa7E3Ujsx4dlRlo9BEifXDcuib0B25RRQtOz69oQC0b_pbhY_YYKREIKUwU10Hp_cF7bjZeLx-n0juq_6iX0ISthfopbN8BPWh9o16Btp3Kdyxg1Kv/s1600/Lulusar+Lake%252CKaghan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc65o7hp6eoI_oMkk7HV8Ec_hN5rHa7E3Ujsx4dlRlo9BEifXDcuib0B25RRQtOz69oQC0b_pbhY_YYKREIKUwU10Hp_cF7bjZeLx-n0juq_6iX0ISthfopbN8BPWh9o16Btp3Kdyxg1Kv/s320/Lulusar+Lake%252CKaghan.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lulu Sar Lake is wreathed in blue and gold wild flowers, and is the main source of river Kunhar. Lulusar is just one many high elevation lakes that sit along the crest of the ridge.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgikZMahEANx764oXGPt20HliKJx9rfF1-2nenoo6FAC9EvKFKvETESNt62kWDBQ3JadieBFS06Yqx7e2lQuNR-6tDggOtcbZisiAJTdUNMf8VXe92EZmwVEDZkmq753WkmgW-6ENVe0a4y/s1600/2496258410_df1320db29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgikZMahEANx764oXGPt20HliKJx9rfF1-2nenoo6FAC9EvKFKvETESNt62kWDBQ3JadieBFS06Yqx7e2lQuNR-6tDggOtcbZisiAJTdUNMf8VXe92EZmwVEDZkmq753WkmgW-6ENVe0a4y/s320/2496258410_df1320db29.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lulusar has very enchanting beauty and its view remains in the mind of tourist for a long time. The is surrounded by snowcapped hills whose purple and white forms are reflected in the green-blue waters of the silent lake, making it one of the most beautiful spots in the valley. From Gittidas the road goes on through the Babusar Pass into Gilgit. This road is one of the highest in the world.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Sat Sri Mala lake:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">9 km ahead of Lulusar is the small village of Gitidas, inhabited only in summers by grumpy and inhospitable Chilasi's from the neighbouring Chilas valley. The valley here onwards opens up to the vast Gitidas plians, abound with large patches of greenery and small streams. The 7 lakes of Sat Sur Mala are located east of these planes. Sat means seven in local language. These are seven different lakes in steps. Water from each lake falls in the next one, thats why named it Sat Sri Mala. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Bring all necessary medicines:</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Make sure that you have all necessary medicines with you if your destination is Kaghan, Naran or Shogran. There are no medicines, medical store and hospital in this area where you can go incase of emergency. The only nearby hospital used to be three hours way in Balakot, the city that has disappeared from this world after October 8, 2005 earthquake. Although there is so called dispensary in Naran but its useless. So bring all necessary medicines in good quantity because there should not be any compromise on health.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">How to Reach:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Kaghan area can be reached by road via the towns of Balakot, Abbottabad and Mansehra. In Balakot, one may find buses and other transports to reach Kaghan or Naran Village.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX12W-v3hR4vWPPcVtx-D1b9-5gJ2oB2Kghh4kYUTz7wb_JeH-ljEfuUmTe3-D6kNfJdDDNfdKtuBGMveT6iOLTKiVeKmW6LpaIm8mKQI2UvNTICUTPFpb1Vug0KyyGU25lttArPh6Gi7h/s1600/car2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX12W-v3hR4vWPPcVtx-D1b9-5gJ2oB2Kghh4kYUTz7wb_JeH-ljEfuUmTe3-D6kNfJdDDNfdKtuBGMveT6iOLTKiVeKmW6LpaIm8mKQI2UvNTICUTPFpb1Vug0KyyGU25lttArPh6Gi7h/s320/car2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">One can also hire a jeep from Balakot to go anywhere in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Kaghan</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Valley</st1:placetype></st1:place>. There are plenty of private jeeps for hire at Balakot, Kewai, Shogran, Kaghan, and Naran to go on various day trips. More information about the availability and rates of transport is given under Transport Facilities and Rates.</span></span></div>Syed Imranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02091062951852076327noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343522147758106541.post-9143297893959722682011-01-12T18:59:00.002+05:002011-10-19T03:09:59.748+05:00Mirpur - Land of A Great Dam<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZhN_LK6bzpjE9z4wgSglJdoWc3f1wUr0g7rMcDHVJAnf6_TRfFVfL_0TeZH9mo4_UmBXHdvWn4HaepSy41Zsj4k8OVOl5L9K8yiImXZi3zM_qAvhPSog9QF86ohfe2t0ztybzqgPEmmTt/s1600/115279230_376fbb25e6_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZhN_LK6bzpjE9z4wgSglJdoWc3f1wUr0g7rMcDHVJAnf6_TRfFVfL_0TeZH9mo4_UmBXHdvWn4HaepSy41Zsj4k8OVOl5L9K8yiImXZi3zM_qAvhPSog9QF86ohfe2t0ztybzqgPEmmTt/s400/115279230_376fbb25e6_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Location:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mirpur District is located at the extreme South of the Kashmir State and is linked with Pakistan and the districts of Azad Kashmir through several routes. District Mirpur comprises partly plain and partly hilly areas. Its hot and dry climate and other geographical conditions closely resemble to those of Jhelum and Gujrat, the adjoining districts of Pakistan. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Description:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9XylxFWT0tn6O15k_-O-nRuW_vMwomlZKwmP7ucOHdjA5ocbuTm4SPAf5xAxl9XAqHSUA1-KaN1twA18v8DvzH_la2ic3weiFz7k9HkRRQKIpYcqa95CmP_JeBMEmxhkTQ-mmBtHM6kW/s1600/115279231_04d79b5009_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9XylxFWT0tn6O15k_-O-nRuW_vMwomlZKwmP7ucOHdjA5ocbuTm4SPAf5xAxl9XAqHSUA1-KaN1twA18v8DvzH_la2ic3weiFz7k9HkRRQKIpYcqa95CmP_JeBMEmxhkTQ-mmBtHM6kW/s320/115279231_04d79b5009_b.jpg" width="320" /></a>The people of this area are basically agriculturalist belonging to Jatt and Rajput castes, with strong cultural links to the Pothwar region of Pakistan. The Mirpur area was traditionally a recruiting ground for the British Indian army. The people of this region are considered to be part of the 'martial tribes' as designated by the British. Mirpuri soldiers show there bravery in both world wars.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">People from this region of Jammu and Kashmir have historically looked abroad for employment. Many a ship employed Mirpuri boiler men in the age of steam. During the two world wars many Mirpuris enlisted in the merchant navy and armed services. During the last four decades a large number of people from this district have gone abroad, especially to United Kingdom for earning their livelihood.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxm8Bdmo1rmY4kVChqXLauKxIAaj7ZRg526IoBsAn2JJARdh2g9hpATIskxzh7-KDST_DwB9JOCVHzslodn6py33GuJSYAa2G42G3piC0x6LQTPVBlSDRMP4tov7go3oVgnb6B9QSy4_Dj/s1600/5194259825_c7fa6b1000_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxm8Bdmo1rmY4kVChqXLauKxIAaj7ZRg526IoBsAn2JJARdh2g9hpATIskxzh7-KDST_DwB9JOCVHzslodn6py33GuJSYAa2G42G3piC0x6LQTPVBlSDRMP4tov7go3oVgnb6B9QSy4_Dj/s320/5194259825_c7fa6b1000_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The Mangla Dam project in the early sixties resulted in the displacement of a large number of people, who under an agreement between the Pakistan government and the British government, were allowed to settle in the UK. As such, they are today the major foreign exchange earning resource for Pakistan. Around 50,000 people were moved from this district in the mid-sixties to make way for the construction of Mangla Dam, but corrupt handling of funds meant long drawn out delays in completing the project. Most of these people settled in new Mirpur whilst some moved elsewhere in Pakistan or to the UK. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2b_pgDrpV5WNxNl14UW1hg1Lwrsmt94CUl-eiwq18k0UQHL_uk7vuau-YkIY1WW9ztXKGKDZldqF7s5zi4ctBrBdfsZwatLHlpg5FkDVPkgCFfkVFbduG2KHVav-X4oiyXKdzdcNa1WCo/s1600/213504271_ab97ff29ee_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2b_pgDrpV5WNxNl14UW1hg1Lwrsmt94CUl-eiwq18k0UQHL_uk7vuau-YkIY1WW9ztXKGKDZldqF7s5zi4ctBrBdfsZwatLHlpg5FkDVPkgCFfkVFbduG2KHVav-X4oiyXKdzdcNa1WCo/s200/213504271_ab97ff29ee_z.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>As it adjoins the industrial cities of Pakistan, the Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir has successfully endeavored to develop it as an industrial place and promote private investment for establishing Textile, vegetable fat ('ghee'), garments, scooters, cosmetics and many other industries.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Places to See:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Islam Garh:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaDryC10APiwdb0xVDwTkIkCon-2UimOGZlzGsdsdaH2fQYAe1L1yuEyciYwkSqSmI5Vy3oqFuKjMaR54MjcrKdtSVoZDW6l3LZTJ0XR16lUJyprfelNYhyphenhyphenYh-6BpLbGkYxnmPYt40OYu/s1600/Islamgarh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaDryC10APiwdb0xVDwTkIkCon-2UimOGZlzGsdsdaH2fQYAe1L1yuEyciYwkSqSmI5Vy3oqFuKjMaR54MjcrKdtSVoZDW6l3LZTJ0XR16lUJyprfelNYhyphenhyphenYh-6BpLbGkYxnmPYt40OYu/s200/Islamgarh.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Islam Garh (formerly Akhal Garh) is a post office town in Distric Mirpur. Many people from the Islam Garh area settled in the UK. 1 km distant, A village Mohra Malkan (old name was Mohra Bedrahn) is consists of 50 Houses. All people are settled here are AWAN by caste. Most of Population of this village are abroad in the UK. Literacy Rate of the people is 90%. Morah Malkan comes in Union Council Andrah Kalan. The morning view of this village from west side is so beautiful and atractive. There is another village nearby called Chak Haryam. This village is great and is one of the biggest villages in this area. Most people have now settled in the UK.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Mangla:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0CYrVdjevbpMESSiPEOvZcH9GwdqMU5X6WfqdOx0pVxsEYvg5C3lnawF9U2VAuCws0QUTRavGFFOCUnErhkyjm-enWwES4JdsYHcjrTbqm860m58SoVb-fZsS_SKgNZwCRiLvqqbmCmsj/s1600/4553722971_bcea5c5819_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0CYrVdjevbpMESSiPEOvZcH9GwdqMU5X6WfqdOx0pVxsEYvg5C3lnawF9U2VAuCws0QUTRavGFFOCUnErhkyjm-enWwES4JdsYHcjrTbqm860m58SoVb-fZsS_SKgNZwCRiLvqqbmCmsj/s200/4553722971_bcea5c5819_b.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Mangla is a small beautiful modern town. It is situated at a distance of 110 kilometers from Islamabad and is 15 kilometers short of Mirpur City. The construction of Mangla reservoir having perimeter of 100 kilometers and presence of Mangla and Ramkot Forts of Mughal period have turned this place into an attractive tourist spot. Mangla has special attraction for the tourists coming on short visits because of its proximity to Jhelum, Lahore and Rawalpindi / Islamabad. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGt3inx-wBTDrvXmGcfkpCvoSrCE17-et-yW0rYAdaIsByPKUm6F_w-KWEIE7qWhWyNcgzIw5tlgPW6CfxkN367zaZgT0lpmEgLG1fXh6RWW5SeY7hiW6aG2bBpbvvVL2Ylqrr25wNpqsQ/s1600/5085975755_ff32fc572b_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGt3inx-wBTDrvXmGcfkpCvoSrCE17-et-yW0rYAdaIsByPKUm6F_w-KWEIE7qWhWyNcgzIw5tlgPW6CfxkN367zaZgT0lpmEgLG1fXh6RWW5SeY7hiW6aG2bBpbvvVL2Ylqrr25wNpqsQ/s200/5085975755_ff32fc572b_b.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Mirpur:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mirpur, the district headquarters is situated at an elevation of 459 meters A.S.L. It is linked with the main Peshawar- Karachi Grand Trunk Road at Dina, a small town about 15 kilometers short of Jhelum city. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The construction of Mangla Dam converted the old Mirpur town into a big artificial lake and effected a population of about 50,000. But it paved the way for existing new Mirpur town situated on the bank of Mangla Lake. The city is well planned and buildings are mostly of modern design. Mirpur has developed into an industrial city very rapidly. All the basic amenities of life are available in Mirpur. Colleges, hospitals, banks, shopping centers, hotels, telephone & telegraph units, Forest , PWD, Industries and Tourist rest houses exist in the city. Bus and wagon transport services are also available. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigBNqdoWwr5vSEVeM8CKsWgy8KXfX1uEIAg7WxvOCpSr3dRNKIPeEMFrwLlEw4Jz0iAWyWDy9FT8YYjYO8yLi-vy9qOYfP90ruw3uaAKNAnWGVgWl9dC75sNixC7eNSVaHr7FBkW6mzd_j/s1600/2450005380_8afebcc24d_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigBNqdoWwr5vSEVeM8CKsWgy8KXfX1uEIAg7WxvOCpSr3dRNKIPeEMFrwLlEw4Jz0iAWyWDy9FT8YYjYO8yLi-vy9qOYfP90ruw3uaAKNAnWGVgWl9dC75sNixC7eNSVaHr7FBkW6mzd_j/s200/2450005380_8afebcc24d_b.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Known as the shopping capital of Azad Kashmir, Mirpur has a large and diverse shopping area, centred around Chowk Shaheeda & Mian Mohammed Road. There are many stores, plazas, shopping malls & markets in these thoroughfares, selling everything from hand made pottery to international brands. The under construction Nosha Shopping Centre will be one of the largest shopping centres of the city when completed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Auto Rickshaws are very popular mode of transport for short routes within the city. Many of the new rickshaws in the city use Compressed natural gas (CNG) instead of the petrol engines as CNG is environmentally clean and cheaper compared petrol.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Ramkot Fort:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Picturesquely located on the summit of a hill. 3 sides of this hill top are surrounded by River Jhelum (ancient Vitasta). In the 16th - 17th century A.D. the Muslim rulers of Kashmir in safe guarding their boundaries built numerous forts. Ramkot, sitting atop at the confluance of the river Jhelum & Poonch is one of them. The Sikh Maharaja of Kashmir further fortified Ramkot. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimP8MBPv13ZADNWb2Z-veGV_w_LklERHPJ0EFL2QCVdmHbhpCFpSrRy2rlwK-03mIQnZhQPmmap6ZC6p_Wu5rN0Rc5wasNZf8QUXSApOPHlKbcnT-CivbcZfSpDszl4e0sTcqrIJmWerHk/s1600/ramkot+fort.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimP8MBPv13ZADNWb2Z-veGV_w_LklERHPJ0EFL2QCVdmHbhpCFpSrRy2rlwK-03mIQnZhQPmmap6ZC6p_Wu5rN0Rc5wasNZf8QUXSApOPHlKbcnT-CivbcZfSpDszl4e0sTcqrIJmWerHk/s320/ramkot+fort.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Ramkot Fort is located on the opposite side of the Mirpur Town and one has to cross Mangla Lake on boat to reach there. A 10 minutes travel by road from Mirpur leads to Sukhian and nearby Army Water Sports Club from where boats are available for access to Ramkot Fort. It takes 45 minutes to reach there. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ramkot Fort can also be visited from Mirpur via Dudyial-Baily Kathaar route (77 Km) but from Baily Kathaar onward there is no regular road so it is better to travel from Sukhian by boat. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Khari Sharif:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Located 8Km from Mirpur is Khari Sharif. Jatan has become the main commercial centre for all Khari Sharif and half of District Bhimber. It is located at the borders of both Districts Mirpur and Bhimber. The area has a population of 150.000. 60% of the population lives below poverty line, earning less than a £ a day.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Dadyal:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFoEvCdekG5B2Be6IM-ugAKzsPtiN_LhpUNCCzgLlArFbyWXcDcBDwKOchxwVwA4GGVr6jqWKYCqHuPvlg-Xl1DdBS_N0yiXvaSDzEFiJnupK1p7Zl5FJxmhuR6YqTtJd7c0sy3VUGJih/s1600/River+Poonch+near+Dadyal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFoEvCdekG5B2Be6IM-ugAKzsPtiN_LhpUNCCzgLlArFbyWXcDcBDwKOchxwVwA4GGVr6jqWKYCqHuPvlg-Xl1DdBS_N0yiXvaSDzEFiJnupK1p7Zl5FJxmhuR6YqTtJd7c0sy3VUGJih/s200/River+Poonch+near+Dadyal.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Dadyal is a hilly tehsil of Mirpur district adjoining Rawalpindi. It has pleasant scenery and climate. The main town of Dadyal is modern and a shoppers paradise.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Where to Buy:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mirpur is also known as the shopping capital of Azad Kashmir. Mirpur has a large and diverse shopping area, centred around Chowk Shaheeda & Mian Mohammed Road. There are many stores, plazas, shopping malls & markets in these thoroughfares, selling everything from hand made pottery to international brands.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The under construction Nosha Shopping Centre will be one of the largest shopping centers of the city when completed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Where to Sleep:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are various guest houses, rest houses, motels and hotels at most of the tourist spots which can be booked in advance from their offices in Muzaffarabad.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">How to Reach:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">By Bus:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mirpur has the biggest & busiest bus network in Azad Kashmir, running from early hours of the morning to late night. Daily routes includes Dadyal, Bhimber District, Dina, Gujrat, Jhelum, Kharian & Kotli District. The new flying coachs travel from larger cities of Pakistan including Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Muzaffarabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi & Sialkot.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">By Air:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The nearest commercial airport is the Islamabad International Airport, which is approx. 80 Miles (130 km) by road from Mirpur city. There is a small military airport at Mangla which is approximately 20 km from Mirpur city.</div>Syed Imranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02091062951852076327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343522147758106541.post-37310322589648862132011-01-07T02:31:00.016+05:002011-10-20T03:34:39.149+05:00Bhimber - Gateway to Kashmir<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyuHVDMWst52FqsctzScKt07HPWhrUYv5ih-zy84YvPE8jo1OXBxrnc9XnHdmni_v3ALD5RvqdXqZMQa_A4vVlBKSnYk8uOjaf2slmB-0T_pLu_iRkt5On7J542jH6F8gRXmB55_BzR7Iw/s1600/0+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyuHVDMWst52FqsctzScKt07HPWhrUYv5ih-zy84YvPE8jo1OXBxrnc9XnHdmni_v3ALD5RvqdXqZMQa_A4vVlBKSnYk8uOjaf2slmB-0T_pLu_iRkt5On7J542jH6F8gRXmB55_BzR7Iw/s400/0+%25281%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Location:</span></b><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Bhimber is a very beautiful city 250 miles in length with width varying from 10 to 40 miles. Bhimber is a district of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The district is bounded by Mirpur district to the northwest (and is 50km from Mirpur city), and Punjab province in the west and south. It also shares borders with Indian administered Kashmir to the east. Bhimber town is located at a distance of 50 kilometers from Mirpur and 166 kilometers from Rawalpindi. It is linked with G.T. Road at Dina, a small town about 15 kms short of Jhelum city. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Description:</span></b> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bhimber is situated at an elevation of 459 m. Bhimber is an old historic town, discussed by Mughal Emperor, “Jahangeer” in his book “Tuzh-e-Jahangiri”. It falls on the route that was followed by the Mughal Emperors for their frequent visits to enter in Kashmir. So it is also known as Baab-e-Kashmir (Gateway to Kashmir), due to its geographical location of the city. The area is very rich in archaeological remains due to its strategic location.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF1-2NBdlTofkQkRI6oECEo-G9dtwrpiQiQLuZCWuYNyQDF-Zs0WfbooU-e4EwQWKuFlXMSnRWIpCQCH1ZuuqRL-4kqVVr0TqczzsIFio-DQ69ZWjcGs_zurfPPAEtlaaBGRTxfzDDNjSV/s1600/121757457.4UixHr7R.IMG_5589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF1-2NBdlTofkQkRI6oECEo-G9dtwrpiQiQLuZCWuYNyQDF-Zs0WfbooU-e4EwQWKuFlXMSnRWIpCQCH1ZuuqRL-4kqVVr0TqczzsIFio-DQ69ZWjcGs_zurfPPAEtlaaBGRTxfzDDNjSV/s320/121757457.4UixHr7R.IMG_5589.jpg" width="320" /></a>French Physician Bernier Francois travelled with emperor Aurangzaib almost 350 years ago in 1665. From Bhimber he followed his journey at night time; a day after the emperor had left for Kashmir. Upon reaching the Jandi chontra hill tops he was astonished to find himself in the middle of the pine forest and was equally overwhelmed by the unexpected transformation in the climate. He has summed up his feelings in this very interesting paragraph of his book 'The travel in the Moghul Empire.'</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bhimber became a district of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in 1995. Previously it was a tehsil of Mirpur. This district is very rich in Archaeology and wildlife, whereas, its enchanting valleys present panoramic views to the visitors.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tehsils of Bhimber District:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Bhimber</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Barnala</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Choki Samahni</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8VTLlnm6ARCD6v9W0kECWLKdcPQSvUHgy3fosWq1CMWpPIvZPkY_dHqMXV3vSchyphenhyphenHqV0sTsqA6skr7b_V3YtcICQQ-NuPjIqIg61p1qF8Kvt70RI8NnzsgjoJAyDQoFJ_5CdaI7TvDSAD/s1600/0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8VTLlnm6ARCD6v9W0kECWLKdcPQSvUHgy3fosWq1CMWpPIvZPkY_dHqMXV3vSchyphenhyphenHqV0sTsqA6skr7b_V3YtcICQQ-NuPjIqIg61p1qF8Kvt70RI8NnzsgjoJAyDQoFJ_5CdaI7TvDSAD/s320/0.jpg" width="320" /></a>Main Tribes of Bhimber are Jatt, Gujar, Rajput, Butt, Syed and Malik. Punjabi and Kashmiri are the languages of residents.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Many birds and animals are found in the valley including peacocks, partridges, quail, birds of paradise, falcons and eagles. The enclosing Reech Pahari serves as the sanctuary for many animal species including tigers, hyenas, wolves, jackals, Foxes, pythons, monkeys, deer, stags and impalas. The valley is home to many hamlets, of which Bandi, Pind, Gurah, Piana, Parati,and Ghawalian are the best known.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Places to See:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Kas Chanatar Valley:</span></b><br />
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<div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.4em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Kas Chanatar is a valley located next to the city of Bhimber in Azad Kashmir near the border of the Pakistani Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. On either sides of the valley, villages are scattered in evenly spread basis. The relatively low lying foothills of the Himalayan ranges have been carved out by local residents of the region for agricultural purposes to grow crops such as corn and wheat. Most of the villagers in this region rely on their home grown produce to survive. Most of the people living in this region only recently began receiving electricity and telephone lines. Television cab<span style="background-color: black;"></span>les have also begun making their way across the valley within the last year.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.4em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The animals located in this valley include <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackals" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Jackals">J</a>ackals, Wild Pigs, Eagles, Goats, Buffalos and Crows. Crops grown in the region include Corn and Wheat. A stream flows between the valley during rainy season.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Barnala:</span></b></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6gx1PtmVGJa3UUCkK2g9NdGjwU0RkCYfK2WuqWtUIhH9fHY9qZWVqAkxmvGigMtBMU6BJsc3YlXKNbgt5mJ7lSyRnObGqtH75zkPaR31UriNvxzG81vSl_qaizwCjcj-PIP6gdCVVuyi0/s1600/barnala2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6gx1PtmVGJa3UUCkK2g9NdGjwU0RkCYfK2WuqWtUIhH9fHY9qZWVqAkxmvGigMtBMU6BJsc3YlXKNbgt5mJ7lSyRnObGqtH75zkPaR31UriNvxzG81vSl_qaizwCjcj-PIP6gdCVVuyi0/s320/barnala2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyhFiNKzHftDZaGQ9N0TMYO6MyS-RdsspaNn07Rubw6xJ0M8xA-by0mdUnVKjb9pXBN8nWBrZA_wUowb-1c_NaF_ub9pXLuWWP0J_Sg0Nn-NWh0_gCGfmeNZI9A1uOcoEFC24LHvIrLVpL/s1600/barnala.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyhFiNKzHftDZaGQ9N0TMYO6MyS-RdsspaNn07Rubw6xJ0M8xA-by0mdUnVKjb9pXBN8nWBrZA_wUowb-1c_NaF_ub9pXLuWWP0J_Sg0Nn-NWh0_gCGfmeNZI9A1uOcoEFC24LHvIrLVpL/s320/barnala.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Barnala is one the sub-division of District Bhimber. Barnala is famous destination and business market of Division Mirpur. Combine Mirpur and Bhimber consist 2526 Square kilometer. District Bhimber consists 1516 sq Km.. The population of District Bhimber is 0.343 Million, growth rate 2.6% and house hold size is 6.7.<br />
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The topography of the area is mainly comprises on foothill, plain and starches land. It is situated on extreme East side of Azad Jammu & Kashmir over Line of Control. Barnala consists of seven union councils and has total population 0.11 million. <br />
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Barnala is connected with Mirpur, Bhimber, Gujarat, Kharian and Sialkot. Barnala is located 46 Km from Gujarat and 200 Km from Rawalpindi. The famous route to the Jammu city is Kashmir Highway passes through Barnala. The small towns Kadhala, Barnala, Kot Jamel, Moil, Chumb and Iftikharabad are located on this famous route.<br />
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Barnala land is very rich in agriculture, wild life, crush stone, millet grain market and packle mango. Foothills are covered by gardens of great mango trees. These lush green mango gardens attract visitors especially in summer season. Pattni Vale presents romantic and beautiful view for local visitors because on LOC. Watala is another great attractions for visitors. Watala is also an old, historic and famous point located on LOC. <br />
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Red-led partridge (Chakoor), Pea Cock, Grey Partridge, Black Partridge, Porcupine, Quail, Jackal, Pig, Blue Bull (Neel Gai) and Hare. Licenses are issued from Wildlife office Muzaffarabad to amateur shooters for restricted numbers of animals and birds during particular seasons. License rate and other relative information are available from the Wildlife Office.<br />
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All basic amenities like telephone, mobile service, general stores, newspapers, opticians, rent a car, sweet, bakers and confectioners, medical stores, hospitals, photo studios, courier services, garments, tire puncture shops, petrol pumps, moneychangers, hotels, Bar B.Qs, Fast food, travel agents, tour operators, painters, dry cleaners etc. are available here. </span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Baghsar:</span></b></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.4em;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWuNT-ZyMuTw-3KTfuT1H_jbCB-s2vBIiLXXF3OVBaECc8rshNHtwnfcxvx0VM60jDp5Gjvd27j4HtlCUBte9se5aZpo-g9sXSc_Lst9QAPFA73A9TdKgV8pULYLjLYIYwRpHttudXoWAR/s1600/baghsar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWuNT-ZyMuTw-3KTfuT1H_jbCB-s2vBIiLXXF3OVBaECc8rshNHtwnfcxvx0VM60jDp5Gjvd27j4HtlCUBte9se5aZpo-g9sXSc_Lst9QAPFA73A9TdKgV8pULYLjLYIYwRpHttudXoWAR/s200/baghsar.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;">Baghsar means a land of water and gardens. This beautiful place is 12 kilometres in the east of Samahni town and a same distance away from Jandichontra, it is 975 meters in elevation and an ideal tourist resort in the Samahni Valley. Baghsar is said to have been a focal point during and after the Moghul era due to its picturesque locality and calm atmosphere.</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Baghsar Fort:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On the top of hill is a famous fort overlooking the lake that adds grandeur to the whole area. This four-storied massive structure of granite is a feat of engineering that has stood the ravages of time. It has also played important roles in the history during the times of Ahmad Shah Abdali, Ranjeet Sing and Gulab Sing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK1avxURUwkxY8SRRVKYiNzdIRxtMsK9x3786yAqc_zCu4bGeNnZvKYuEWB6YY67G_Crumvgp6MjRGOLwPceul8HUuHG29HJnezeZngicqY7Q20asHehaxwEd5yhs0LOPJfvRauehVFdoE/s1600/Bagsar+Fort.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK1avxURUwkxY8SRRVKYiNzdIRxtMsK9x3786yAqc_zCu4bGeNnZvKYuEWB6YY67G_Crumvgp6MjRGOLwPceul8HUuHG29HJnezeZngicqY7Q20asHehaxwEd5yhs0LOPJfvRauehVFdoE/s320/Bagsar+Fort.jpg" width="320" /></a>There are conflicting opinions among historians as to who built this wonderful fort. Many believe this was the work of Moghul emperors. Some say that it was built by the sikh rulers after they had defeated Raja Sultan Khan the last ruler of Bhimber state in 1812. There is a very little evidence available about the true history of this fort. According to G.T. Vigne (a frequent traveller between Lahore and Bhimber) this fort was built by Gulab Singh’s brother called Deyhan Singh who was made Raja of Bhimber in 1826. In his book “travel in Kashmir ladakh and Iskardo” vol1 published 1844 he says.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some historians believe that emperor Jehangir while returning from Kashmir fell ill and died in this fort, and in order to delay decomposing process his internal organs were removed and buried in this fort before taking his body to Lahore for a permanent burial. The claims of a similar nature however are also made about Chingus sarai near Indian controlled town of Rajouri. If we go by Jehangir’s connection to this place then we will have to trace its roots beyond 1627(Jehangir’s death) and well into the heart of Moghul era. Due to inadequate information and some missing references we are unable to draw a complete picture of this historical site, but despite opposing and controversial views on its origin, this architectural heritage of the Sub Continent is and will remain a constant reminder of our glorious past in the construction field.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeUZBRorCnOY_AmlNFMVh2eEvjQLFQc6UPmojWRrdMHFoT2siEOuPsBU0iXX4vu-p2rmi4fXsZxncu-wHYawUQFnF17I52UHqltkPSJ9cNkmAXewLeHLDpd13ypcxzQXSHcYXilTp5k2CJ/s1600/Baghsar+Lake+from+Fort.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeUZBRorCnOY_AmlNFMVh2eEvjQLFQc6UPmojWRrdMHFoT2siEOuPsBU0iXX4vu-p2rmi4fXsZxncu-wHYawUQFnF17I52UHqltkPSJ9cNkmAXewLeHLDpd13ypcxzQXSHcYXilTp5k2CJ/s200/Baghsar+Lake+from+Fort.jpg" width="200" /></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Baghsar Lake:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Lake is nearly half a kilometer long at an elevation of 975 meters and overlooks the Bandala Valley. Its long sheet of crystal-clear water soothes the senses of a visitor after traveling 64 kilometers journey from Gujrat via Bhimber. But this water lake has past its prime days and is being swallowed by the mud and other debris thus is in need of the urgent attention from the authorities. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Bandala Valley:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bandala is a valley in Azad Kashmir located about 26 kilometres from Bhimber in Pakistan. The valley stretches from the river Tawi in the east to the Samahni valley in the west. The Reech Pahari (Bear Mountain) runs parallel on the northern side and the Baghsar mountain on the southern side. The valley is about 10 kilometres long and about 1.5 kilometres wide.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWblt1lH9u_Tabi4HvGXNRDCi9EFIwPvl1vmkjnf-qp4Ww4TLD68KZJrgX2bZ7_F4S_3fyjXtdSrQ10R1atYOPtPWrRW2cavg87SHPY5S5WfoKDwoaImWFl34rDt-4wIAfCytsPzhG-y1i/s1600/Bandala+Valley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWblt1lH9u_Tabi4HvGXNRDCi9EFIwPvl1vmkjnf-qp4Ww4TLD68KZJrgX2bZ7_F4S_3fyjXtdSrQ10R1atYOPtPWrRW2cavg87SHPY5S5WfoKDwoaImWFl34rDt-4wIAfCytsPzhG-y1i/s320/Bandala+Valley.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Bandala Valley joins the valley of Samahni at Sara e Saadabad and Chitti Mitti, further east are Chawalian and Nali villages, the last villages before the Line of Control. Many streams flow through the valley, producing cascades, rapids, falls and natural swimming pools. These pools are very popular among the local youths, not only for swimming but also for fishing. The fertile land and mild climate produces a variety of crops or trees, especially mango trees. Farming is still the major source of staple food for the area; wheat and corn are grown annually. The high literacy rate has improved the overall living standards of the people. Because most of the people work for the government or overseas, especially in Middle East and Europe, dependence on farming for income has greatly reduced but people still cultivate the land for food.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Jandi Chontra:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj136mHCoo5qIgJ72kwcfnWfy4AAxZW2QR4S-HQXRYJZ0UHU9JG2BgNUSJBqx56e6TusC1ycC7Pkcuu4oLxIBLmoGFLaG-l3-nsZrCyBYrVji8A7OeNbD3tr7nSpCjVYOQLRMYY0MUENvUy/s1600/Jandi+Chontra.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj136mHCoo5qIgJ72kwcfnWfy4AAxZW2QR4S-HQXRYJZ0UHU9JG2BgNUSJBqx56e6TusC1ycC7Pkcuu4oLxIBLmoGFLaG-l3-nsZrCyBYrVji8A7OeNbD3tr7nSpCjVYOQLRMYY0MUENvUy/s320/Jandi+Chontra.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This scenic spot is situated at 17 kilometers from Bhimber and 67 kilometers from Mirpur. Situated at about 1000 meters above sea level, this scenic spot is an eastern gateway to Samani valley. It is 17 km away from Bhimber and 12 km from Samahni town.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Due to the high altitude , this hill station not only gives a panoramic view of Dab valley (an off shoot of the main valley) but it also takes you as far as the snow capped mountains (Pir punjal range) of occupied Kashmir. Although these scenes could be observed with the naked eye, the use of binoculars will have an added advantage.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCETRHtO6RHTmGlbqLrWTIBtgJh55jcB2PikA96GE59xIMNaizeo9Ms-tkvOhsYC7QX6Z7XQUr_km6EKHBpR-mDFdXNMraJdmNU2OLx6ADpolos7zAvr4NBd-5G3zxXINXwtEh4fuyymm6/s1600/pine+forest+in+the+Jandichontra.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCETRHtO6RHTmGlbqLrWTIBtgJh55jcB2PikA96GE59xIMNaizeo9Ms-tkvOhsYC7QX6Z7XQUr_km6EKHBpR-mDFdXNMraJdmNU2OLx6ADpolos7zAvr4NBd-5G3zxXINXwtEh4fuyymm6/s320/pine+forest+in+the+Jandichontra.png" width="320" /></a></div>From Jandi chontra a 15 km stretch of road known as Kadiala road offers an alternative route to enter the valley. This road which runs along the mountain ridges and through thick pine trees joins Samahni Mirpur road, in Chowki bazaar.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">A Tourist Rest House serves the visitors/ tourists by providing accommodation facilities. There are quite a few shops and restaurants, with all types of refreshments available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjga0vvas84fsuJ7uSOX9MAOKtYUS0ZBOo6keCNInD1qVx0djIzKB6kIzGMDqvYTJyG8dEfOR89VtP6c8l-yvOYmE-yVO-mD1yMSLV9Wl1e23p2C4cLE2b8DL40aS2_IErHtZl3qts8BZE-/s1600/Samahni+Nala+%2528river%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjga0vvas84fsuJ7uSOX9MAOKtYUS0ZBOo6keCNInD1qVx0djIzKB6kIzGMDqvYTJyG8dEfOR89VtP6c8l-yvOYmE-yVO-mD1yMSLV9Wl1e23p2C4cLE2b8DL40aS2_IErHtZl3qts8BZE-/s320/Samahni+Nala+%2528river%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Samahni Valley:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Welcome to the scenic valley of Samahni (Azad Jammu & Kashmir). The entire valley of Samahni, is approximately 35 km long and 8 km wide, stretching from Chawlian to Behmla in the West. It is located 17km in the North of Bhimber City and 30km in the North-East of Mirpur. The valley has benefited from sub-division status since 1992, when Sardar Sikandar Hayat Khan the then Prime Minister of Azad-Jammu and Kashmir announced this long-overdue decision, making it 3rd sub-division of district Bhimber.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Samahni valley is guarded by high mountains on all sides, offers breathtaking and mesmerising natural scenes to its visitors, waterfalls come down mountain slopes as well as streams and nalas* of crystal clear waters. The mountains across the whole valley dressed in jungles of pine trees add an extra touch to the stunning view. The valley holds a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere with pollution free environment from one end to the other. The natural splendour of valley Samahni and surrounding mountains has been acknowledged by many European travellers, who always had a surprised encounter with the lush green jungles of Jandichontra summits while travelling on the Moghul road to visit Kashmir. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLU9NBcVEK699Do0rCr2haFrMwkzTsW2a_u_qFaNFX0ARqLBRA7uosh5yRXTLkAGxIkVze9O3hnFebgtPDHBLeVcLwzvN83rr5vIzaeb-QQ5_Z1VRe9SphrQrb2OuJF4hGZb-9tDJfGRA/s1600/samahni+valley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLU9NBcVEK699Do0rCr2haFrMwkzTsW2a_u_qFaNFX0ARqLBRA7uosh5yRXTLkAGxIkVze9O3hnFebgtPDHBLeVcLwzvN83rr5vIzaeb-QQ5_Z1VRe9SphrQrb2OuJF4hGZb-9tDJfGRA/s320/samahni+valley.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The valley's inhabitants are simple, peace-loving and law abiding. Theft, burglary and violent crimes are very low which reflects the very nature of the general population in the Valley. The majority of the households are in one way or another associated with agriculture, growing mainly wheat and maize crops. A large majority of the working population serve in different walks of life, including Armed Forces of Pakistan, some have also been attracted to foreign countries in search of a better future.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Samahni Town:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhePw0iofxTQkf-cbwywHWRCxkli4JOUssfJDx9uVVRR7rd5Gczrj7WX7CURRU6Ioc9KU50g6rkvJPMJk3mWwOm2HEacctkgDXYnR0RO5qb-HUu-DKdK3dHAw3V53XiAtKkUYpcwuV39jgt/s1600/Samahni+Town.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhePw0iofxTQkf-cbwywHWRCxkli4JOUssfJDx9uVVRR7rd5Gczrj7WX7CURRU6Ioc9KU50g6rkvJPMJk3mWwOm2HEacctkgDXYnR0RO5qb-HUu-DKdK3dHAw3V53XiAtKkUYpcwuV39jgt/s320/Samahni+Town.jpg" width="320" /></a>Samahni Town lies in the eastern edge of the Samahni Valley, a short distance away from the ruins of the ancient Moghul route which linked Bhimber with Noshera and ultimately to the rest of the kashmir. It used to be a centre of social, cultural and trading activities long before the partition of Sub continent. The town consisted of mixed communities of Hindus and Muslims. Financially Hindus were in a better position then the Muslims. They dominated most of the businesses in the towns; old bazzar which was aprox. 100 meters long with all kinds of shops on its both sides. Hindus had built their temple (Mander) in the heart of the bazzar for worshipping and also for their social events they had two Dharam shala (community center) facilities just out side of the town. Samahni town benefited from some of the best craftsmen in the valley. One can still find the scattered ruines of finely carved stones to remind us of their valuable skills. The town had the valley's only civil dispensary, a post office, and a lower middle school to cater for educational requirements.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In 1947 Samahni town was partially destroyed during a brief invasion by the Indian forces. Since then it has made remarkable achievements to transfer itself into a modern day town.Today the old bazzar has almost disappeared and the new markets have been built instead where all types of businesses are being carried out. Samahni also has the following infrastructure and facilities within its vacinity which refelects the true extent of the progress this town has made.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">How to Reach:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This town is connected both with Mirpur & Gujrat through all weather black top roads. All the basic amenities of life are available in Bhimber.</div>Syed Imranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02091062951852076327noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343522147758106541.post-7757144317581077332011-01-06T02:09:00.002+05:002011-10-19T03:05:51.334+05:00Kotli - An Ancient Valley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEoF7cnCnmJrPsDaSScZNg3NiYEnSWiRekQQ48WrLZtpVoDgm4FQnZ3uVuHVANiWFlUG0KX2AGJUH1ACygWttX5OANfz-cm6SwivmSLOfgmkDJK4jC0UbffTk4eebBIgOhcCXod8nWRxMe/s1600/Sehnsa+Valley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEoF7cnCnmJrPsDaSScZNg3NiYEnSWiRekQQ48WrLZtpVoDgm4FQnZ3uVuHVANiWFlUG0KX2AGJUH1ACygWttX5OANfz-cm6SwivmSLOfgmkDJK4jC0UbffTk4eebBIgOhcCXod8nWRxMe/s400/Sehnsa+Valley.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Location:</span></b><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Kotli is at a distance of 141 km from Islamabad - the capital of Pakistan. It is linked with Mirpur by two metalled roads, one via Gulpur and Rajdhani (90 Kilometers), and the other via Dhungi and Charohi. It is also directly linked with Islamabad and Rawalpindi via Sehnsa and Holar. It is also directly linked with Rawalakot via Trarkhal (82 Kilometers).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>District Kotli is bounded by the occupying Indian forces of Indian-administered Kashmir in the east, and by Mirpur District in the south and Rawalakot to its north. Kotli is one of the eight districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Kotli the chief town of the district, was originally a minor town between Mirpur and Muzaffarabad, but has recently seen major growth.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>In South of the city is Gulhar. In the north west of Kotli city (between Kotli and Sarsawa) lies union council Chowki Tinda having an old history. Sarsawa is linked with Sehnsa with road on left hand from Sarsawa Chowk towards west and Panjera comes on right hand and is linked to Plandri. While moving towards east from Sarsawa Chowk, Baloch and afterwards Rawlakot come on left hand link. Right hand link towards east leads Kotli city through Chowki Tinda (also misleadingly called as Tinda Kalah).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Southwest is the small town of Gulpur, where a large refugee camp is situated. Adjoining Gulpur is Throtchi famous for its castle built in 1460. It was here in 1947 that a contingent of local men headed by Col. Mahmood defeated and chased out the Dogra army.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">West of Gulpur, on the Kotli-Rawalpindi road, Sehnsa lies just before Holar (the boundary point between Azad Kashmir and Pakistan).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Description:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCUN1Tdid536t1I_vz0gF5R7xwuwq9bV72Ds7rvQKxIVzyT1Xw5OCO-SqgnIuN_arLZx0cbsqSpgMj1B9qaqe2mZZKOlqLkHmwsuFoUsUnfNcrX-NZeK8GKqGuMSFKIGYiSJ-ilUBAXAm6/s1600/Kotli6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCUN1Tdid536t1I_vz0gF5R7xwuwq9bV72Ds7rvQKxIVzyT1Xw5OCO-SqgnIuN_arLZx0cbsqSpgMj1B9qaqe2mZZKOlqLkHmwsuFoUsUnfNcrX-NZeK8GKqGuMSFKIGYiSJ-ilUBAXAm6/s320/Kotli6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Initially name Kotli was originated from two words, those were spoke for a small population of local village.These names were koh and talay, which means that a population under mountains. By the passage of time the composite name Kotli was originated.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are two more theories about the origins of the name of Kotli. One school of thought claims that in ancient times, Prince Raja Shahswar Khan built a small residency here and called it Kot later to be adopted as Kotli. An another theory states that the name is derived from the Sanskirit word Kotli which means to reside or take up residence. At one stage the area was inahbited by the Mangran and Solhan people and was called Kotli Solwhan, later to be called just Kotli.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcNg82xAR3CAlbIIB78ttDGYlRpNmyOYc9eKjWyLHeC-PM1tneUtgnpxAC7Ec0wkyjiu-1UbBHnhajTt0nnVg3g-ygQeZK6xoHupBgJ0iQzA-OXnty5TA8l3IrZQbRgwolgOav0Ehug7HS/s1600/Kotli9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcNg82xAR3CAlbIIB78ttDGYlRpNmyOYc9eKjWyLHeC-PM1tneUtgnpxAC7Ec0wkyjiu-1UbBHnhajTt0nnVg3g-ygQeZK6xoHupBgJ0iQzA-OXnty5TA8l3IrZQbRgwolgOav0Ehug7HS/s320/Kotli9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Kotli was a subdivision of Mirpur District up to the year 1975 and was known as Kotli Mangralan. Prior to 1947, it was a part of the Jammu and Kashmir area, it comes under the Jammu section which is part of the greater dispute between India and Pakistan.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Today Kotli is a summer boom town. The town has become a vision of three-storey mansions that have taken over the once-barren roads between the outer ring villages and the ever-expanding city sitting on the brim of the Poonch River.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The most famous and notable buildings are the three Khan-Wali fortresses: Khan-Wali House, Khan-Wali Palace & Khan-Wali Towers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Kotli city is famous for its mosques and is often descirbed as Madina-tul-Masajid. The town of Gulhar Sharif in Kotli is a place of great spirtitualism. Here one finds a great mosque located right at the heart of the town.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Kotli district is divided into four tehsils (sub-divisions):</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Kotli (City)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fatehpur Thakiala or Nakyal</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sehnsa</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Charhoi</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fagoosh</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The district covers a total area of 1862 square kilometres. Kotli is now the largest city by population (656,000). Before the division of Kashmir in 1947, Nakyal was part of Mehndar sub-division of Poonch.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh63u64lyUEX7S-IPRzMblePOo16gftTgQTSl2OoKs9XtZKC0yvuAV3BBp6fktpSfV20B-xMv_Kv0QujHzXztRDqOQapPinABa0aUW_lqBgUsXY1xrMLnGBZFerFxwfLHD3_Y3Pb9xmwT_3/s1600/Kotli8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh63u64lyUEX7S-IPRzMblePOo16gftTgQTSl2OoKs9XtZKC0yvuAV3BBp6fktpSfV20B-xMv_Kv0QujHzXztRDqOQapPinABa0aUW_lqBgUsXY1xrMLnGBZFerFxwfLHD3_Y3Pb9xmwT_3/s320/Kotli8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Kotli district is a hilly area with narrow valleys and rises gradually towards the high mountains of Poonch district. These hills are the southern limits of the Pir Panjal Range. Hills are generally covered with coniferous trees. The average height in the eastern and central part of the district is about 1000 meters above sea level. The rest of the area is less than 1000 meters in altitude. Hills are generally covered with coniferous trees. Its climate is more moderate than that of Mirpur due to the sub-mountainous topography. The river Poonch passes through Kotli to be joined by a smaller river called the Baan at Brahli, a short distance from Kotli.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAudnE9t7QMNmfx4D2TU7tGdqdyiTg_-Jjve5l3f7KDjhwnr88XImyA1vN-GfitX_vxPk9CrvPl9vGgLWQ0A4t5SgtqHREaf3-z7gh5l7OYaldp18StHpuuHWGf-jBL7aAQmCydQNCERo6/s1600/Riverside+park.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAudnE9t7QMNmfx4D2TU7tGdqdyiTg_-Jjve5l3f7KDjhwnr88XImyA1vN-GfitX_vxPk9CrvPl9vGgLWQ0A4t5SgtqHREaf3-z7gh5l7OYaldp18StHpuuHWGf-jBL7aAQmCydQNCERo6/s320/Riverside+park.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Kotli has a scenic landscape with many mosques. Dahmole is a beautiful village near by Kotli and is a great place to live. At a distance of 26 km from Kotli via a metalled road lies Tattapani, a popular tourist and mythical destination. It is further linked with Hajeera (Poonch). Thousands of people flock to the sulphur springs each year in the hope to find magical cures for illnesses.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Rivers and streams:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJljoISjampVeHiCA6Nl8S2VQUtm2KfRdj6-AJAZAxkTAs1g6b_6t4BJm2VQ9ZSs3uLHJ2J-BJQC2ce8GILaJWF0NzetUy0PaAJyRdWr1fRoyPfaZSmlw-2O1RIxFtmlWfVnGVkEtExF5d/s1600/River+Poonch+near+kotli.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJljoISjampVeHiCA6Nl8S2VQUtm2KfRdj6-AJAZAxkTAs1g6b_6t4BJm2VQ9ZSs3uLHJ2J-BJQC2ce8GILaJWF0NzetUy0PaAJyRdWr1fRoyPfaZSmlw-2O1RIxFtmlWfVnGVkEtExF5d/s320/River+Poonch+near+kotli.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The Poonch is the main river in this area, and enters the district from the north at Tatta Pani and flows south passing west of Kotli town and finally enters Mirpur district before flowing into Mangla Lake. Jhelum rivers makes the western boundary of the district and flows in north-south direction. The Rangpur Nala is an important western tributary of the Poonch river while two important streams namely Ban Nala and Mahuli Nala join it from the east. The River Poonch passes through Kotli to be joined by a smaller river called the Baan at Brahli, a short distance from Kotli.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Climate:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The climate of the district Kotli is generally hot in summer and cold in winter. The eastern and northern parts are dry and cold. Where as the western areas are a little hot. June is the hottest month with the mean maximum and minimum temperature of about 38 °C (100 °F) to 25 °C (77 °F) respectively. January is the coldest in month with the mean maximum and minimum temperatures of about 18 °C (64 °F) and 5 °C (41 °F) respectively. The mean annual rainfall is about 1,300 millimetres, more than half of which occurs during July and August.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Places to See:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Saloon:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A small town about 12 km from Nakyal, a central point for many village i.e. Narali, Nada gali, Nail/Bhil, Plaee and Chayer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">On the west side from Kotli there is a smaller town Doongi which leads to khuiratta town.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Dhanna Village</span>:</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dhanna village is the central village from Doongi to Khuiraata. On the outskirts of Khuiratta is the famous Mai Totee darbar, to whom people as far as Mirpur come to pray for.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Teenda:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Teenda is a place of viewpoint linked with metalloid road, 6 kilometers from Kotli. One can have a wonderful view of Kotli City, river Poonch and surrounding areas from this place. To make it an attractive tourist spot, AJK Tourism Department has constructed a Tourist Rest House here to provide accommodation facilities.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Khoiratta</b></span>:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3JyX-mSjAaS6plV_8-82uYSSXf3rwiMmbSRDYAGJyCXODKnVyw690tYzjkDTSTORc8o78ibMi6d1M0N5LxLoYmzMSyWXkYwFGbzICREkgjdtHcPqXj-suclNSrRA683x1g1wbbdtV7sou/s1600/khuiratta+pirgali.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3JyX-mSjAaS6plV_8-82uYSSXf3rwiMmbSRDYAGJyCXODKnVyw690tYzjkDTSTORc8o78ibMi6d1M0N5LxLoYmzMSyWXkYwFGbzICREkgjdtHcPqXj-suclNSrRA683x1g1wbbdtV7sou/s320/khuiratta+pirgali.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>38 kilometers from Kotli ahead, a road leads to Khoiratta. Khoiratta and nearby area provide remarkable attraction to tourists because of the remains of gardens and fountains of the older times. Khoi Ratta, lying close to the Cease-Fire-Line, has been the victim of agressive firing and shelling by the Indian army in recent years, causing casualties in the military and civil sector.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Khoiratta and nearby area provide remarkable attraction to tourists because of the remains of gardens and fountains of the older times.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMzzUBwem0nzqtua42fY-YHSwlnlvaE2JJH5ZitQ-qxHlrQBz9PdW_CDQL0f9xDniSsEaxJjGMQd-2VEw5wrhWDRKc44k_l1Q-Nh3BSp0ekVeDT9Ho_qftub71e3ERHeHeh5mnC2V4ZcPc/s1600/khuiratta7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMzzUBwem0nzqtua42fY-YHSwlnlvaE2JJH5ZitQ-qxHlrQBz9PdW_CDQL0f9xDniSsEaxJjGMQd-2VEw5wrhWDRKc44k_l1Q-Nh3BSp0ekVeDT9Ho_qftub71e3ERHeHeh5mnC2V4ZcPc/s320/khuiratta7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Khuiratta is a very nice place and worth seeing place. Its most area consists of a valley which is named the Bannah valley. All basic needs of everyday life are provided, like electricity, telephone, hospitals and a good networks of roads throughout the whole valley. Its most famous places are dhairy sahibzadian, sairi, manjwal, phalni, bhayyal, gayaen, karjai deehari bagh darbar mai toti and chattar. Literacy rate is very good in this town. There are so many government and private schools and colleges in the Khuiratta town. Government high school khuiratta , holy public college and school the Pasban academy khuiratta are much popular for their eduational level.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Banah:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYvC6W1wTFc7S0GaCOChxuSkeYfWg6H5vtBfQA9grs5oklOaxRnM-8A6ZwQDhV9ytbjeUQ-JPMF21Y7h_zgIDCH2IvpS4voYOLszuZbyb0eX3NQuIn9QlfmuKhSPmyRfAloNZDYoV-v7Ts/s1600/Banaah+Valley1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYvC6W1wTFc7S0GaCOChxuSkeYfWg6H5vtBfQA9grs5oklOaxRnM-8A6ZwQDhV9ytbjeUQ-JPMF21Y7h_zgIDCH2IvpS4voYOLszuZbyb0eX3NQuIn9QlfmuKhSPmyRfAloNZDYoV-v7Ts/s200/Banaah+Valley1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Nearby Khoiratta, Banah is a beautiful area full of natural springs and waterfalls. At Bahees Naraha several springs emerge from the mountains.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">It is located at a distance of 40 kilometers from Kotli and 181 kilometers from Islamabad. Fatehpur Thakiala was part of Mendhar sub-division of Poonch before the partition of Kashmir in 1947. It is bounded by the Line of Control (boundary between Indian and Pakistan-administered Kashmir) on two sides (north and east). The 1947-48 war between India and Pakistan divided it into two parts. One went to Pakistan and the other became part of India. After the separation from Mendhar it became a tehsil of Kotli District. The old name of this area was Thakiala, named after the Thakial Rajputs who live here since ancient times but it was renamed Fatehpur Thakiala to honour the late Sardar Fateh Muhammad Khan Karelvi.</div><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Karela Majhan:</span></b><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">From Fatehpur, 10 kilometers ahead is Karela Majhan. Its beauty and neat, clean and peaceful atmosphere inspires everyone visiting the area. A Tourist Rest House is available there.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">At a distance of 26Km from Kotli via a metalled road lies Tattapani, a popular tourist and mythical destination. Thousands of people flock to the Sulphur Springs each year in the hope to find magical cures for illnesses.</div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"></span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"></span></b>Adjoining Gulpur is Throtchi famous for its castle built in 1460. It was here in 1947, that a contingent of local men headed by Col. Mahmood defeated and chased out the Dogra army. The Dogra soldier were beseiged at the Throtchi Castle until they decided to make a run for Jammu. They were chased through Changpur and Khawas villages, and some through the Mhooli river. They were eventually caught up at a place called Dabrian, near Joona, where a final showdown took place. Many of the Dogra soldiers were killed in the encounter, whilst one or two who were heavily armed managed to retreat towards Jammu. Today, the Late Col. Mahmood is regarded as a celebrated hero and Dabrian is place of national importance.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Sehnsa:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNbwzWp8ck6Rr5LzDQuRdki_up8Av0D5Trqx5Rh-FCLATW6osINx8mzgEkIXeMDFjztcsSuPva0CohkYfgaKkKlzoJs0xZ7DnmLPqMnMOFSZ1emisrBn9AjwcRWLB46MuKvn9iqNQIFHwo/s1600/sehensa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNbwzWp8ck6Rr5LzDQuRdki_up8Av0D5Trqx5Rh-FCLATW6osINx8mzgEkIXeMDFjztcsSuPva0CohkYfgaKkKlzoJs0xZ7DnmLPqMnMOFSZ1emisrBn9AjwcRWLB46MuKvn9iqNQIFHwo/s320/sehensa.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Sehnsa is a large town in Pakistan Administered Azad Kashmir which lies on the west of Gulpur on the Kotli-Rawaplindi road. Sehnsa is a sub-divisional (Thesil) headquarters of Kotli district in the center of Sehnsa valley. It is situated at a distance of 35 km from Kotli. Sehnsa Valley runs from Holar through to Gulpur with beautiful villages and forests. Main occupation in the valley is farming. Nearby is the scenic Bruhian surrounded by Chir forests and natural beauty.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Hajia Abad:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hajiabad, located on Holar-Kotli road, is a midway point for the travelers coming from Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Khoi Ratta 8 kilometers from Kotli ahead, a road leads to Khoiratta.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWQ4RGhbK49pW_pSXRxC3bRNoSaflmxsPe8snw8WsBYlGEy-efOF1PpO2AxYq47r02Eb3MLMOvLA6fe8gkt2zc5QDMCrgF4CFup6EkrrfivPnyyKDka35uKeC2jpJ_81ZtP9W6z_BIMG1G/s1600/Damas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWQ4RGhbK49pW_pSXRxC3bRNoSaflmxsPe8snw8WsBYlGEy-efOF1PpO2AxYq47r02Eb3MLMOvLA6fe8gkt2zc5QDMCrgF4CFup6EkrrfivPnyyKDka35uKeC2jpJ_81ZtP9W6z_BIMG1G/s200/Damas.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Damas:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Damas is a small town on the Khoiratta-Mirpur road. Damas was the site chosen for the plant nursery back in the 1960s when the AJK government propogated a programme of plantation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Dhungi:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGoe3iXNRCqPzDo9yVaKctJ_QAg6wQNUTyoYT4TSJMl7phGkAXARwETej6AMMKIkJp3pnnB1PcAtczctfxYHQPnkcsQUs6MT3AplMgLDPNq6wCzVbe4yXYahxsNu7Q-e-MUIqaTJAl5m2T/s1600/Dhungi+Valley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGoe3iXNRCqPzDo9yVaKctJ_QAg6wQNUTyoYT4TSJMl7phGkAXARwETej6AMMKIkJp3pnnB1PcAtczctfxYHQPnkcsQUs6MT3AplMgLDPNq6wCzVbe4yXYahxsNu7Q-e-MUIqaTJAl5m2T/s200/Dhungi+Valley.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Dhungi valley runs between Kotli and Khoiratta. Maneel, Dhana,Sarhota, Samror, Dhungi and other villages lie within this beautiful valley.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgut6wqdOxVq_xVfS7t2f1KAJtlepNr77hanKIfGVemP3-Aik9cGA5tFhOxQEhJuN26c2BrMTn7wPiJH0CNiXafGJnqubYmVZ1SPiW-0zeZeDO07JTbAlyfcNEPF7_Tq0ZcGSoTpgoCcMDM/s1600/Dhamal2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgut6wqdOxVq_xVfS7t2f1KAJtlepNr77hanKIfGVemP3-Aik9cGA5tFhOxQEhJuN26c2BrMTn7wPiJH0CNiXafGJnqubYmVZ1SPiW-0zeZeDO07JTbAlyfcNEPF7_Tq0ZcGSoTpgoCcMDM/s200/Dhamal2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Dhamal:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dhamal is a small village near Charohi on the Khoiratta-Mirpur road. Apart from a small bazaar, the area has a number of villages of outstanding beauty.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Changpur and Khawas:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQWqJE7rNI_HP8b0_LEeku-MwpoqgAUiKhRYjRd-lFrZpEprHHh1IcpsuhSfIfv4qaZGMinXt7OFWQXLaadS9ngYuLMxkNlbrhoBRjHIz8sovvFOOtVUHlBYyd0S8ngh-l680LM0622sz/s1600/Changpur3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQWqJE7rNI_HP8b0_LEeku-MwpoqgAUiKhRYjRd-lFrZpEprHHh1IcpsuhSfIfv4qaZGMinXt7OFWQXLaadS9ngYuLMxkNlbrhoBRjHIz8sovvFOOtVUHlBYyd0S8ngh-l680LM0622sz/s200/Changpur3.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Changpur and Khawas are two neigbouring villages near Throtchi in Kotli district. Although they are two distinct administrative villages, they are usually referred together because they share most of the infrastructure (Post Office, School, Medical clinic etc.).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaX7nuC1gtxJwv8zTBteXh2EgilK3j08c2AbzK1CWj0IgrG8DA9Ajl_t_X_Y_GZ8Vn3BFn7bAHjOfvH81G_VQNJQIjNwspN4XwEARQB9Oe72s98eg52Awow_9jPJaO2fuVgro6d4nFi_NJ/s1600/Joona.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaX7nuC1gtxJwv8zTBteXh2EgilK3j08c2AbzK1CWj0IgrG8DA9Ajl_t_X_Y_GZ8Vn3BFn7bAHjOfvH81G_VQNJQIjNwspN4XwEARQB9Oe72s98eg52Awow_9jPJaO2fuVgro6d4nFi_NJ/s320/Joona.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Joona and Dabrian:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Joona and Dabrian are two adjacent villages in Kotli district. It was here in 1947, that a contingent of local men headed by Col. Mahmood defeated and chased out the Dogra army. The Dogra soldier were first beseiged at Throtchi Fort near Gulpur until they decided to make a run for Jammu. They were chased through Changpur and Khawas villages, and some through the Mhooli river. Some Dogra re-enforcements were arriving but they were all eventually caught up in ambush here at Dabrian, near Joona, where a final showdown took place. Many of the Dogra soldiers were killed in the encounter, whilst one or two who were heavily armed managed to retreat towards Jammu. These photos show the fields where the fighting took place.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Holar:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuFJIQ7V1IgQc-ak1zqmeh99LQtSxWZ339P-DQi22dodpWSmnwYZu8a_HYI_BZTLRgNpBiLDDL1vD6tEQqkCP6k_bgBr8LqjHZS1aeXL8SqegleY6tuf-uSrRw9vcBmrYZUinuBN7JevXr/s1600/Holar1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuFJIQ7V1IgQc-ak1zqmeh99LQtSxWZ339P-DQi22dodpWSmnwYZu8a_HYI_BZTLRgNpBiLDDL1vD6tEQqkCP6k_bgBr8LqjHZS1aeXL8SqegleY6tuf-uSrRw9vcBmrYZUinuBN7JevXr/s200/Holar1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Holar is a small town on the boundary between Pakistan and AJK. The bridge over the river Jhelum marks the soft border between AJK and Pakistan.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Kharjai Fort:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWwOmD0byj6pWkFVTjI_0KjBLHPtp5FjhgeFl63VxeaN1tCw45USLaW9hIrkyHvp7W1oVSrA3BjEH5jDLylSMepewIZPCKFTpXR5nwzxsNalUbf7KoWPHcEItZFBzSPyr2SvvsH_eDKtOO/s1600/Karjai+Fort.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWwOmD0byj6pWkFVTjI_0KjBLHPtp5FjhgeFl63VxeaN1tCw45USLaW9hIrkyHvp7W1oVSrA3BjEH5jDLylSMepewIZPCKFTpXR5nwzxsNalUbf7KoWPHcEItZFBzSPyr2SvvsH_eDKtOO/s320/Karjai+Fort.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This vast fort near Khoiratta lies in Kharjai village high overlooking the Banaah valley. The grandeur of this fort and the views it offers leave the visitor outstanded. However, the government of AJK has allowed this fort to fall into ruin. Most of the walls have fallen down, property looted and wild growth taken over.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Currently, there is no programme to protect or restore this fort and creeply-crawlies, including snakes, are the guardians here. The AJK government has wasted a collosal potential to develop this heritage site into a tourist destination to serve the public, foreign tourists and students of history.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This fertile valley runs from outskirts of Kotli to Seri and beyond, comprising many villages, small towns and the main city Khuiratta. Here, in this series, we take a trip from Kotli to Gahie village.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8R4rr_TnvPXn9Fl25V-cNanoARyEFtg-Pr3kFcXMtqdETjpZVJggLcMjspJVJ6dcvHMkttV4GKetT3Lnlqg8fD6qiWpzZaoSCOtbddl7TvaXXxHt23J1Ss-gKy-j53nvxBw9jooFKVXto/s1600/Rajdhani1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8R4rr_TnvPXn9Fl25V-cNanoARyEFtg-Pr3kFcXMtqdETjpZVJggLcMjspJVJ6dcvHMkttV4GKetT3Lnlqg8fD6qiWpzZaoSCOtbddl7TvaXXxHt23J1Ss-gKy-j53nvxBw9jooFKVXto/s200/Rajdhani1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Rajdhani:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Rajdhani is a small town on the Kotli-Mirpur road. It is known for farming and the extent of expat population.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<b style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Koi:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4kjLMpzMSsPdgl0aqKAs9bj2Yc7cc8J66ZGwiq6esHkX1yvpNT4rcsNe5gTC0JgnY-6BerU5eq-7hr-C7wWpeNbzuMYfLz9_J7ijeyMhl5pLWhFjsSoeYHpQ-V3ifScbyZCdYv0-PNEKE/s1600/VILLAGE_KOI%252C_AZAD_KASHMIR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4kjLMpzMSsPdgl0aqKAs9bj2Yc7cc8J66ZGwiq6esHkX1yvpNT4rcsNe5gTC0JgnY-6BerU5eq-7hr-C7wWpeNbzuMYfLz9_J7ijeyMhl5pLWhFjsSoeYHpQ-V3ifScbyZCdYv0-PNEKE/s200/VILLAGE_KOI%252C_AZAD_KASHMIR.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Koi is a small village in Kotli District, Pakistan. Waterfalls on the river Mhool running through Village Koi, Near Bratla in District Kotli, Azad Kashmir.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
This is close to where the famous battle of Dabrian took place. A few heavily armed Dogra soldiers managed to escape to Jammu by following the path of the river Mhool.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Where to Stay:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can easily find the hotels, restaurants, and other everyday needs of life. Kotli has all the basic facilities like bazaars, banks, hospital, colleges, telephone & internet cafes etc. A PWD Rest House, Tourist Rest House at Sarda, one at Teenda and middle standard hotels in the city provide accommodation facilities to the visitors. The majority of the local people are in foreign countries for living hoods.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">How to Reach:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwG9YJBHNtp8pJqOM-xx4Rc89NWc8NySKOBE7dq6AFuykUXC4dKgf3zHQc2gAtzvrTJNOI2xp9GNQCf6mXfp0uyCABJK7mklyykjZQzXSmgLBsWXvsltrcxwy40L2vPrv-MwI_eUIES6Uf/s1600/kotli-nakyal+rd..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwG9YJBHNtp8pJqOM-xx4Rc89NWc8NySKOBE7dq6AFuykUXC4dKgf3zHQc2gAtzvrTJNOI2xp9GNQCf6mXfp0uyCABJK7mklyykjZQzXSmgLBsWXvsltrcxwy40L2vPrv-MwI_eUIES6Uf/s320/kotli-nakyal+rd..jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Kotli is an easy approachable place. If you have landed in Islamabad. Then you can use rent a car or just go to peer Wadhai bus station and you will find commfortable small vans going to Kotli directly. You will reach the town in 3 hours. It is not more than 141 kms journey but the whole journey is full of excitement and thrill. As the zig zag road is moving along the high mountaineous chain.</div>Syed Imranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02091062951852076327noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343522147758106541.post-88625849549929671922010-12-28T01:31:00.057+05:002022-08-26T04:45:36.801+05:00Bagh - Garden of Kashmir<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6xejBlnpvMcZPYK33ho7Ezhee6PQWUWkaG2QtSEO_ZZsG5IlhpoK1z-pm4FE13pOCvK3n_QJGl3jjaTmMH9UwVVP2GGay8S0NbFOyhBJrh0nwtKKur7wzLm7FPxC4sSoz_F_d6bYTkLtk/s1600/lasdana3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6xejBlnpvMcZPYK33ho7Ezhee6PQWUWkaG2QtSEO_ZZsG5IlhpoK1z-pm4FE13pOCvK3n_QJGl3jjaTmMH9UwVVP2GGay8S0NbFOyhBJrh0nwtKKur7wzLm7FPxC4sSoz_F_d6bYTkLtk/s400/lasdana3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span id="goog_1155663101"></span><span id="goog_1155663102"></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Location</span>:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bagh city is the district headquarters of district Bagh, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan situated at about 100 Kilometers from Muzaffarabad, via Kohallah & 80 Kilometers via Suddhen Gali, 205 Kilometers from Islamabad and 48 kilometers from Rawalakot. This city is situated on the confluence of two mini river- Mahlwani & Mahl, which flow all the year round. It is bounded on the north by Muzaffarabad district, on the east by occupied state of Jammu and Kashmir on the south by Poonch District and on the west by Rawalpindi and Abbottabad Districts of Pakistan. The well recognized "Haji Peer Pass " is about 32 kilometers from Bagh City linked with metaled road. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Description</span>:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaR0BWX2RrrYR4JRgDex33G2tKgCRgfWmNYyVaEqn5Y5uy5vHq0ZWMzuQBTs7HKCTumarBUXMN3yfZnQQnblSmNSRnEyStENPEbsejWzQmoarr40COaSxE1i5sE9i1rfzB_7dMGb3NMplR/s1600/bagh.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaR0BWX2RrrYR4JRgDex33G2tKgCRgfWmNYyVaEqn5Y5uy5vHq0ZWMzuQBTs7HKCTumarBUXMN3yfZnQQnblSmNSRnEyStENPEbsejWzQmoarr40COaSxE1i5sE9i1rfzB_7dMGb3NMplR/s320/bagh.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The District Bagh, as is reflected from its name (meaning garden), is one of the greenest areas of AJK. Bagh had been a tehsil of Poonch district till 1987 when it was declared an independent district. The same year Bagh district was created consisting three sub-divisions namely Dhirkot, Bagh and Haveli with its headquarters at Bagh. It is said that a Bagh (garden) was set up by the landowner, where now the premises of the Forest Department is located. Resultantly, the area was named as “Bagh”, which is now the district headquarters.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The working population of Bagh District is engaged in two major sectors i.e. agriculture/forestry and services/public administration. The people of Bagh are brave, courageous and skilled, especially the artificers in the field of bakery and confectionery.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7ImP341hIwMSfHF-I3WFy4knigi-Pw3mTb8wlbNO5zwCYcCxOiGaI6gz20hvQ4Sx0kw-os7IinGPHrAVisTJms7z-i-Cgf4Sp3Z6k_-S_8Jo3kTbUNDQ2LDBsTM8qyLYQXvunYngSstc/s1600/bagh2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7ImP341hIwMSfHF-I3WFy4knigi-Pw3mTb8wlbNO5zwCYcCxOiGaI6gz20hvQ4Sx0kw-os7IinGPHrAVisTJms7z-i-Cgf4Sp3Z6k_-S_8Jo3kTbUNDQ2LDBsTM8qyLYQXvunYngSstc/s200/bagh2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>The entire Bagh district is mountainous area, generally sloping from northeast to south-west. The area falls in lesser Himalayas zone. The main range in district is Pir-Panjal. The Haji-Pir Pass is at the height of 3421 meters above sea level. The general elevation is between 1500 and 2500 meters above sea level. Mountains are generally covered with coniferous forests. Mahl Nala in Bagh sub-division and Betar Nala in Haveli sub-division are the two main streams. However, other numerous rivulets flow in the district. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg36n0UYiWjisKNis1PDK56vtLBVTmp8I3IhH6fzTsM0uxFacgY8u1Pla7l99ijb-SMcAgvZzGf4GZAdXWSiqTpIByE-sJVhiRgm1g9Lk_xWFnVWNo-CU8FXbZocex-inSzCfe20VZifQdV/s1600/bagh20.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg36n0UYiWjisKNis1PDK56vtLBVTmp8I3IhH6fzTsM0uxFacgY8u1Pla7l99ijb-SMcAgvZzGf4GZAdXWSiqTpIByE-sJVhiRgm1g9Lk_xWFnVWNo-CU8FXbZocex-inSzCfe20VZifQdV/s320/bagh20.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Pine, kail, fir and other trees like poplar, shisham, kikar, willow, walnut, ban-akhore, chinar and mannu are found in abundance in the district. Among flowers zianna, dahlia, merrygold, cosmos, daffodil, aster and rose of different kinds are found in the district. Mostly the population of the rural areas is eagerly devoted to plantation of fruit plants to meet the needs of people. For this purpose agricultural and fruit nurseries have been established by the Agriculture Department. Wild life of the district is mostly confined in Haveli range where Markhore, Himalayan thar, leopard cat and bear are found. Among birds murgh zareen, chakore and moned pheasant are available. Murgh zareen and shahin are confined to forests at high hills and chakore is commonly found in the lower plants. The major crops of the district are maize and wheat but at some places rice, gram, bajra and jawar are also cultivated. Pulses of different kinds are also grown in different areas of the district. Similarly the soil of the district is also ideal for sunflower, mustard and basmati rice. Ponies and donkeys are kept for carrying load. Buffalos and sheep/goat are kept almost in every home for milk and other dairy products.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvI6LYff11_uhcDSrGuqDfW4GvWzh5G1Q9D_EEKFBQQoxNrC1WUMrygY9ymaq5m1ULSRgMIzoKpkmBtL2F4gm8_t3uMJg4wz35hWDVfO3Nyeg9M-7hh8Kre2j66IaBe4Nv1e5kXttbDnE3/s1600/2382842774_af1fe4edf7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvI6LYff11_uhcDSrGuqDfW4GvWzh5G1Q9D_EEKFBQQoxNrC1WUMrygY9ymaq5m1ULSRgMIzoKpkmBtL2F4gm8_t3uMJg4wz35hWDVfO3Nyeg9M-7hh8Kre2j66IaBe4Nv1e5kXttbDnE3/s320/2382842774_af1fe4edf7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Two flour mills, one at Kohala and other at Arja are operative. No other industry has so far been established in the district. Wool spinning on hand looms is carried out throughout the district. The articles made from these hand looms, are for domestic use only. The main trade centers of the district are at Dhirkot, Bagh and Kahuta. Since there is no industry in the district, therefore, all essential commodities like textiles, leather goods and other items of daily use are imported from various markets of Pakistan. The major export of the district is apple.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Bagh is linked with Mangla Dam grid system. The distribution network within the city and rest of the district is the responsibility of AJ&K Electricity Department. In rural areas percentage stood at 66.53% and for urban it was 97.78%. However, reportedly prior to earthquake and even after earthquake, almost 100% population of District Bagh has access to electricity.<br /><br />
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Bagh has developed into a good city and trade center after creation of district headquarters in 1987. Dhirkot, Kahuta, Yadgar Huda Bhari, Fort Bagh, Sudhan Gali, Neela Butt, Hanse Chowki, Neela Butt, Las Danna, Mahmood Galli, Havaily and Ganga Choti and Darra Haji-Pir are the main scenic spots of district Bagh.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Sudhan Gali:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ7y_WjE7OQ-aa2mUuuTan0tWrdQMniO5ZBD5E0CHlVc5pG1PlKKbhp0h63QnSTK39TlpFTAoOYMaWsQu9mfg5XI7lgOOJBD17XDCqV-42E1LDMfte_1f0Xq96SZf4sLLAgfKtesIMoGtT/s1600/Sudhan+Gali.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ7y_WjE7OQ-aa2mUuuTan0tWrdQMniO5ZBD5E0CHlVc5pG1PlKKbhp0h63QnSTK39TlpFTAoOYMaWsQu9mfg5XI7lgOOJBD17XDCqV-42E1LDMfte_1f0Xq96SZf4sLLAgfKtesIMoGtT/s320/Sudhan+Gali.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Sudhan Gali located at a height of 2134m above sea-level and a short distance from Bagh. This scenic spot also serves as a base camp for those going hiking/trekking to the nearby 3045m high mountain, Ganga Choti. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
One can reach Sudhan Gali from Muzaffarabad or Bagh. It takes around a couple of hours to reach here on public or a hired transport from Bagh. Local transport for Sudhan Gali leaves near the Al-Noor hotel. The other option is to come from Muzaffarabad via Garhi Dopatta and Chakar. This option takes around 4 hours. There is an unconfirmed report of a proposed plan to develop a road and even a chair-lift from Sudhan Gali to Ganga. This might result in an increase of tourism but would definitely be a disaster for its natural environment and beauty.<br />
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</div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Dheerkot:</b></span> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBZs4iKtKaXgb-_DBps5x4ChfyDE04riEBC_8_PjPaTMLJPIs6le1gS-ZV3wti8uenjqaNiRpTA2_4qpJZdl954yvOj571_L-kKaMN0FXN5JXxex1yVL_P8SdD1hVJIF-u3pun6FRoovPy/s1600/Dhirkot2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBZs4iKtKaXgb-_DBps5x4ChfyDE04riEBC_8_PjPaTMLJPIs6le1gS-ZV3wti8uenjqaNiRpTA2_4qpJZdl954yvOj571_L-kKaMN0FXN5JXxex1yVL_P8SdD1hVJIF-u3pun6FRoovPy/s320/Dhirkot2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Dheerkot is a facinating and charming place located 24Km from Kohala. Situated at 1676m above sea-level, Dhirkot possesses an extremely pleasant and healthy climate. The place is very popular among people mainly due to easy access, suitable altitude and beautiful landscape with Deodar and kail forests.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the heart of the calm and quite Deodar and Kail mixed forest, there is a posh Forest rest house, three Tourist Huts and a Log Hut, which are greatly sought after by tourists in summer. Dheerkot is linked with all parts of Azad Kashmir by black top roads and direct transport services are also available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Mallot:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mallot is a town in Bagh District, Azad Kashmir. It is situated 17km north west from Bagh city and to the east of Dhirkot with an altitude of 2,000 metres. As well as its scenery the area is known for its historic background.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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There is one girls inter college and one boys inter science college and some private schools. In addition many primary and middle schools for both boys and girls are also available in the surrounding villages.<br />
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There is one Special Communication Organization's digital exchange which is providing the communication facilities to surrounding villages through landlines and also some major private companies boosters are functioning in the area such as Telenor, Ufone and Mobilink.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Kohala:</b></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHVQ2n-tREsBNR0ZffHcaSR_q95pVVRTla1PbxqxrAMI-RrS4pFh9bHlEvrpEAaE0uV0DkQGc1PLC9FWxXLd3Erfyi-3apdiGMTtvEy025Wexltbu9dY4FbYCdhWzkjv4NXQ-QLUlnnRR/s1600/kohala.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHVQ2n-tREsBNR0ZffHcaSR_q95pVVRTla1PbxqxrAMI-RrS4pFh9bHlEvrpEAaE0uV0DkQGc1PLC9FWxXLd3Erfyi-3apdiGMTtvEy025Wexltbu9dY4FbYCdhWzkjv4NXQ-QLUlnnRR/s320/kohala.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Kohala is a place of historical importance in Bagh and the gateway of Kashmir. Situated on the River Jhelum, north of Murree, south of Muzaffarabad, and east of Circle Bakote. Kohala has been a transportation centre for goods since the Vedic Age. It gained military importance in 1814 when Maharaja of Kashmir Gulab Singh developed it as a business centre for Hindu merchants. Kohala is the site of the well-known Kohala Bridge across the Jhelum. Kohala is a gateway to enter the Muzaffarabad and Bagh district of AJK. It is a unique place where the Punjab, Kashmir and NWFP boundaries touch each other. Kohala was almost wiped away in 1992 floods but later on the resilience of local Dhondes restored the market back. The only bridge collapsed as a results of high tides of water and wood logs striking the pillars and structure. Later on the bridge was restored and one more bridge was erected in parallel. Another concrete bridge was built by Gammon a kilometre towards Murree. The place is known as Gujjar Kohala and traffic for Bagh diverges from that place.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Birpani:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Birpani is 250 kilometres from Kohala, and 500 kilometres from Islamabad. This town is situated on the confluence of two mini nallahs, the Birpani Nallah and the Dhaki Nallah , which flow all the year round.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7QwV3hIKmgjkAyGSEUpYe_0Eou4HPmpbiVt1vx0MF6OAWFR0oJiGRwE8HoxaO7_EhhkMpK6auQf2E1SIMvCSYRgu2UeicRSq088WKNXCCGeZSbLfYqvIe_E508hKrHRpaKL1JUbHw_zDV/s1600/40409304_38d60d8091_b.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7QwV3hIKmgjkAyGSEUpYe_0Eou4HPmpbiVt1vx0MF6OAWFR0oJiGRwE8HoxaO7_EhhkMpK6auQf2E1SIMvCSYRgu2UeicRSq088WKNXCCGeZSbLfYqvIe_E508hKrHRpaKL1JUbHw_zDV/s320/40409304_38d60d8091_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The population of Birpani is around 8,000 which includes many tribes, the main tribe in the village are the Maldial (Mughal). The literacy rate is about more then 70%.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are many schools, colleges, hospitals etc, a develop village throughout the District. There is one girls inter college and one boys higher secondary school in Birpani and many private schools.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Birpani is a union council and so administers other villages e.g Surrol, Dhal Qazian, Ratnoi, Bani Minhasan, and Khawaja. The Bazar of Birpani includes more than 150 shops.There is one Special Communication Organization's digital exchange which is providing the communication facilities to surrounding villages through landlines and also some major private companies boosters are functioning in the area such as Telenor, Ufone, Warid, Paktel, Scom and Mobilink.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Ganga Choti:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMjjVnAKVKfEFvoUamNyElMc1DiKyr5RSf22xgUiRQ5JurHjpAds5Sud85TMYQEru5mRHnvBJPo9LBfB6eHsWc4EvffbpHA7TyDmLx63C7tVEEH8KH1JE7xiRGjvcn07ia4TAiiMXVJOZ/s1600/gangapeak1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMjjVnAKVKfEFvoUamNyElMc1DiKyr5RSf22xgUiRQ5JurHjpAds5Sud85TMYQEru5mRHnvBJPo9LBfB6eHsWc4EvffbpHA7TyDmLx63C7tVEEH8KH1JE7xiRGjvcn07ia4TAiiMXVJOZ/s320/gangapeak1.jpg" width="254" /></a></div>Ganga Peak, more commonly known as Ganga Choti among locals is located in the Bagh district of Azad Kashmir. It is also visible from Bagh city and is often called as the Crown of Bagh. Ganga Choti is approachable from Sudhan Gali, Dist Bagh, it is four hours trek and it is strenous trek since you have to gain hight at every step, there is very rare flat grounds on this trek. Ganga Choti is a scenic peak village Bani Minhasan in Bagh District, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is 10200 feet (3045 meters) high. It is an attraction for tourists in that area. It is situated in the Pir Panjal Range.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hike for Ganga peak starts from the town of Sudhan Gali which is at a height of 2200 meters from sea level. From there, the peak can be reached through a 3-4 hours easy hike. People in Chanari climb Ganga from that side.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Some More Notable Areas of Bagh:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Baghsar</b></span> - The biggest village in district bagh.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Sahlian Maldialan</span></b> - Village with a population of almost 10,000, 2 km from Bagh in Azad Kashmir. It is surrounded by Nala Maahl, Vill Dharay, Naryola and Singhola. Its total land is 22,000 kanals. It has a forest covering an area of almost 5000 kanals. Its highest point is Blair Potha and its lowest point is Mung Bazar. A proposed ring road touches Sahlian Maldialan at Mung Sahlian via Mung Bazar Bridge.</span><br /><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Kafal Ghar </span></b>- The native village of Amerr-e-Shariat Mualana Muhammad Abdullah, a great Leader that provoke the people against the Dogra government for freedom.</span><br /><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Nar Sher Ali Khan</span></b> - A Union Council 15 km from Bagh In the Bases (Daman) of Lasdana; all the homes here were damaged or destroyed during the 2005 earthquake.</span><br /><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Mahldara</span></b> - A village about 8 km north of Bagh City.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Haveli District</span></b> - Haveli is a new district of Azad Kashmir that was formerly part of Bagh District. </span>It is central to other villages like Gugdar, Pallangi, Hotar, Bandi Chakyas, Hillan, Jabbi Syedan and Soli.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Munasa</b> </span></span>- A village 11 km from Kohala going toward Dhirkot.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Rehra</span></b> - Rera village is located about 10 km from Bagh. It is located between two streams: Seri Kathi Mahal and Dullahi Mahal.</span><br /><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Forward Kahuta</span></b> - Forward Kahuta is near the border with India. It is a new Tehsil and business centre of Havaili District. </span><br /><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Ringoli</span></b> - Different fruits and crops are the main products of this area. Most people depend on government jobs to fulfill their needs. There is lack of quality education and there is need of reforms to provide better education.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Thub Thakyalan</span></b> is the one of places where a majority of people are Thakyal Rajputs. It is 22 kilometers for away from Bagh. Thub Thakyalan is the largest union council of Bagh District.</span><br /><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Gehl Rawll</span></b>.It is a thickly populated famous village of District Bagh located between villages Bandi in north east, Salot and Hotrory in north west,Badiar and Hamomora in west and Muhri Farman Shah in south, at crow flight distance of 13 Kilometers and Road distance of 22 Kilometers from District Headquartes Bagh. Agriculture is a speciality of this beautiful area.</span><br /><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Bees Bagla</span></b> is a town of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagh_District" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; text-decoration: none;" title="Bagh District">Bagh District</a>, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> It </span>is 25 km away from Bagh at North East and 8,000 feet above sea level. It is the central place of four sub villages, including Bhutti Sharif, Pas Jhola, Kurree and Channat. The majority of the people are Narma Rajpoots, and minorities includes Sudhans, Syeds and Tezyal Rajpoots. The people of Bees Bagla are well educated and highly qualified. </span></span><br />
<div style="color: red; font-weight: bold;"><br /><div style="color: black; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Where to Stay:</span></b></div></div><div style="color: black; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;">Middle standard hotels, PWD and Forest rest houses are available for visitors, whereas, all the basic necessities of life are available in the Bagh bazars.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">How to Reach:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">Bagh town can be visited year round. This town is accessible by metal roads from Rawalpindi, District Muzffarabad and District Poonch. You can drive in your own car, van or bus to Bagh (166 km. from Rawalpinid, 100 km from Muzaffarabad via kohalla, and 46 km from Rawalakot). Bagh Azad Kashmir is also linked with Muzaffarabad via Sudhan Gali with the distance of 86 km.<br />
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Bagh district is connected with Rawalpindi by two roads: </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">1) Bagh - Tain Dhalkot - Kotli Sattian Road.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">2) Bagh - Kohala - Murree road.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">Bagh is also connected with Kohala, Haveli via Suddhan Gali and Mallot Las Dana through metalled roads. Besides above, 3187 km kacha/pakka link roads are constructed under Local Government and World Food Programme (WFP) projects.</div></div>Syed Imranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02091062951852076327noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343522147758106541.post-63148532881100182462010-12-22T22:30:00.068+05:002011-10-19T03:15:41.840+05:00Neelam Valley - Paradise on Earth<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCpw5dtc2vng9hHNAtlGcwnBjYKhE4TG0H2G08cQU8ElN5o2UQ1iO74G86WtFpFVNa1ZUZDb6eUJJSB36clYKLdAe4FRw7n0COMRwWjgn2IKU7UvbhJe76XydClRNadP1wphdH-_jfQ8Yw/s1600/Upper+Neelum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCpw5dtc2vng9hHNAtlGcwnBjYKhE4TG0H2G08cQU8ElN5o2UQ1iO74G86WtFpFVNa1ZUZDb6eUJJSB36clYKLdAe4FRw7n0COMRwWjgn2IKU7UvbhJe76XydClRNadP1wphdH-_jfQ8Yw/s400/Upper+Neelum.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Location:</span></b></span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">About 240 km long bow-shaped deeply forested picturesque Neelum Valley dipped in beauty is situated at North and North-East of Muzaffarabad in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, running parallel to Kaghan Valley. </span>These two valleys are only separated by snow-covered peaks, some over 4000m above sea level. Excellent scenic beauty, panoramic views, towering hills on both sides of the noisy Neelum river, lush green forests, enchanting streams and attractive surroundings make the valley a dream come true.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Description:</span></b></span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizwofCZ7GMswefGFk3igg2LjhZFfJ3AAwpRHrfEKSF5PfNb_AsP0cSGlue-wBZZ-uCnzF25o3lonrsFATQqb-Npnn81227NmiAxFb6-0qWtyPgvXqYYjoINQ44b1XR0qWaNz-rnKTVeVe/s1600/Karimabad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizwofCZ7GMswefGFk3igg2LjhZFfJ3AAwpRHrfEKSF5PfNb_AsP0cSGlue-wBZZ-uCnzF25o3lonrsFATQqb-Npnn81227NmiAxFb6-0qWtyPgvXqYYjoINQ44b1XR0qWaNz-rnKTVeVe/s200/Karimabad.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Neelum Valley lies on both sides of the river Neelum. The geographical features enhance the natural beauty of the Valley. Its elevation, a mere 2,000 feet at the start, gradually rises till it attains a respectable height of 8,000 feet. On both sides there are high mountains and peaks. Nearly all the forest wealth of Azad Kashmir is to be found in this part of the State.</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtwdk669HfMuAJB21-ib93yW1hpRIrr2ZnKlv7qKWF-EGiy4Zs1e7ds_YjkpgfDPLWxXUWHw6Goi1PzPWtiCFg-7RsbXJIjkZb7s7pFoo38wjxlyxzS3q7Eg7-nicRLCSEBQZYTAxPHO9d/s1600/2312546848_4184366d5b_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtwdk669HfMuAJB21-ib93yW1hpRIrr2ZnKlv7qKWF-EGiy4Zs1e7ds_YjkpgfDPLWxXUWHw6Goi1PzPWtiCFg-7RsbXJIjkZb7s7pFoo38wjxlyxzS3q7Eg7-nicRLCSEBQZYTAxPHO9d/s200/2312546848_4184366d5b_z.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Neelum Valley is formed by the Neelum river that flows in Azad Kashmir. Running through the Lesser Himalaya, the 200km Neelam River is Azad Kashmir’s main attraction. The Neelam river and a side valley, the Jagran Nala, are stocked with trout. Trails cross several 4000m passes into the Kaghan Valley.</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdF7NMF9a95FwcGqJJjKbK6DGS08j4djoaUppZcrDfcGdP9s2NRoxOwJ2S4MCkSRptVV9tViU4JSdIVpfgulBlXlo18CFC7JcdUUopitOU5Gy_PNaBS6HwlmfSUc34SpwPMISDhK97atN9/s1600/Upper+Neelum2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdF7NMF9a95FwcGqJJjKbK6DGS08j4djoaUppZcrDfcGdP9s2NRoxOwJ2S4MCkSRptVV9tViU4JSdIVpfgulBlXlo18CFC7JcdUUopitOU5Gy_PNaBS6HwlmfSUc34SpwPMISDhK97atN9/s320/Upper+Neelum2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The valley is characterized by beautiful grass covered hills with sparse tree cover upto Pateka. However, as the Neelum river flows alongside the road from Muzzafarabad leading along the valley upto Machiara, the sceneries in this area are exhilarating but the scenic beauty of the Neelum valley is paralleled by no other place in the world. It is a valley of fountains, springs, waterfalls, flowering trees and plants. Geographically too, it is a hospitable valley. The swaying lush green forests, snow capped mountains, streams singing songs of joy and fast flowing river Neelum, all go together to make it naturalist’s wonderland. </span>This area is also ideal for mountain tourism. A part of Nanga Parbat Massif falls in this area which is dominated by "Sarwaali Peak" (6326 meters) the highest mountain in Azad Kashmir. Shunter Hill tops are covered with green forests and the fields are lush green with crops.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgszr9bAwgX8NarJlUZUxEkornUcufnrCszUB1ZAe8FYx5lc-26XQdEGwupJpdn8MdVzJvmGb5KBrF1kCXv2Qhr8HjMp2aqgBRB4akaNVynvOkiFxraaP-ULkb4hKC2LKLrukoKRyUrFcKx/s1600/Upper+Neelum15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgszr9bAwgX8NarJlUZUxEkornUcufnrCszUB1ZAe8FYx5lc-26XQdEGwupJpdn8MdVzJvmGb5KBrF1kCXv2Qhr8HjMp2aqgBRB4akaNVynvOkiFxraaP-ULkb4hKC2LKLrukoKRyUrFcKx/s320/Upper+Neelum15.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">On a number of places, the local population has built rope crossings on the river. It is a very dangerous device and the very thought of crossing these points is horrible but thrilling. </span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The forest wealth abounds in the Neelum Valley. Deodar, pine, fir, wild walnut, strawberry and hosts of other high stature trees and other types of wild growth and herbs are the treasure of the valley. Besides being invaluable in economic terms, the variety of natural growth offers a captivating scenery. </span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Climate</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">:</span></span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjzz_9W97tiau6qimZN8qz7ujVeMVsDLNMsKxHgSWOBT5KiYZg5fQgLDM_GXWHFO12Bvhldokt8iYDPZUFdJeyxvb2uisrfPJd_vrvY_Ks1VY_WvRefila6sUV9OT8Eg2dbQNvxWwX2Wrf/s1600/2382818384_6793489c7d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjzz_9W97tiau6qimZN8qz7ujVeMVsDLNMsKxHgSWOBT5KiYZg5fQgLDM_GXWHFO12Bvhldokt8iYDPZUFdJeyxvb2uisrfPJd_vrvY_Ks1VY_WvRefila6sUV9OT8Eg2dbQNvxWwX2Wrf/s200/2382818384_6793489c7d.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Traveling during May to October from the scorching heat of plains to the high land basin of Neelum Valley is indeed an escape from hell to the cold breezes of paradise. </span>The temperature remains in between 65°F to 90° F during the summer. The upper portion of the area normally receives first snow fall in the month of October and at some times even during September.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-weight: bold;">Chelhana:</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDGiIweIa5FKvvN4ldwbdc-tamffJu449GcdULl5UmJFPQERjqyE-nN1M4KCLmOVlAUDpSn6KiCt6wFbL9VHD2bXGFxTsIU7lCrg5rOcl94R-KUG4yP0xek-iArQzfvuXmxoca9jUGV1Ww/s1600/Chelhane.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDGiIweIa5FKvvN4ldwbdc-tamffJu449GcdULl5UmJFPQERjqyE-nN1M4KCLmOVlAUDpSn6KiCt6wFbL9VHD2bXGFxTsIU7lCrg5rOcl94R-KUG4yP0xek-iArQzfvuXmxoca9jUGV1Ww/s320/Chelhane.gif" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The starting point of district Neelum about 46 km from Muzaffarabad just after </span>crossing the Nosairee Bridge by the route of Neelum road. It is famous for its marble mines, from where marble is transported to Muzaffarabad and cities of Pakistan. Here is also a crossing point where people on both sides of LOC meet there relatives by crossing the bridge twice in a month.This meeting is possible <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">after a long documentry process which is started with the concensus of both </span>sides governments after the earth quack of 2005. On the opposite side of Chelhana is Tetwal under Indian occupation.Kerna the famous historical place is near Tetwal which is also told the capital city of ancient Kashmir by folks and even bit historians.Important stations in the way from chelhana to kundalshahi are barian, bandi ,leswa, mirpura, jura, Islampura and chembher(Army Hospital).<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">From kundalshahi about 18 km forward is a link road Leswa By-pass that leads to </span>the top chugali and many more beautiful mountains.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><b><br />
</b></span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: inherit;"><b>Kundal Shahi:</b></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUbXCR76Rcu1HR-4h46ITXiw9JJOsV5zPsL-WcDazRjpPEy4e_TUj_uAG6RxB-Q_M5Ot1FRxizgRP28ipRJOMZppW4dzO2rUXSr8MHVgWurUEKMJ4mMpQMYdXeCLM-r_hWGnrLYNyWFchB/s1600/Kundal_Shahi_hydro_power_plant.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUbXCR76Rcu1HR-4h46ITXiw9JJOsV5zPsL-WcDazRjpPEy4e_TUj_uAG6RxB-Q_M5Ot1FRxizgRP28ipRJOMZppW4dzO2rUXSr8MHVgWurUEKMJ4mMpQMYdXeCLM-r_hWGnrLYNyWFchB/s200/Kundal_Shahi_hydro_power_plant.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>Kundal Shahi is a village that is located in the Neelam valley, at an elevation of approximately 1,350 meters above sea level, at the point where the Jagran Nallah joins the Neelam River. The distance from Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, to Kundal Shahi is some 74 kilometers by road. The Line of Control (LoC), which separates the Indian-administered part of Kashmir from the Pakistani-administered part, runs through, or close to, the Neelam valley, at some points right along the river and at other points across the mountains on the left side of the river. At Kundal Shahi, the LoC is removed by a few kilometers from the bank of the Neelam River. This makes Kundal Shahi a relatively safe place as far as cross-border shelling is concerned, and for this reason the tehsil headquarters, formerly in Authmuqam 10 kilometers up the valley, have been shifted in recent years to Kundal Shahi.<br />
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</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbD0k5uaDY_IT1DFQgX3xB9sg8urFzNGmP4oZ9jaLAnernd71gtvKyxyDa-UhJfMF5CchvkFZ-PFb7gPSod3Nft1xV_ZuMvJ3_JsqPTzEsmm__YGLTYQSyjItsJxQfgGSgQ4BHkqS0K0Oe/s1600/4839236-Kundal_ShahiKutton-Muzaffarabad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbD0k5uaDY_IT1DFQgX3xB9sg8urFzNGmP4oZ9jaLAnernd71gtvKyxyDa-UhJfMF5CchvkFZ-PFb7gPSod3Nft1xV_ZuMvJ3_JsqPTzEsmm__YGLTYQSyjItsJxQfgGSgQ4BHkqS0K0Oe/s1600/4839236-Kundal_ShahiKutton-Muzaffarabad.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Kundal Shahi, also a small commercial centre and b</span>eing the commericial centre of the area it is congested and over crowded .Kundal Shahi is also operational centre of the Azad Kashmir. Kundal Shahi station has a rest house manned by the logging and saw mills at the Western bank of river Neelum adjacent to metalled road. From this place a visit can be planned to the loveliest part of the Neelum Valley, commonly known as Jagran Valley</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: inherit;"><b></b></span></span>From kundal shahi a link road leads to kutton, jagran and other tops. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A forest range bifurcates from Kundal Shahi to Jagra Nullah which is a mini river running all the year round. Its water is glass-like limpid having good potential for trout fish development. </span>The forests are so thick in the range that a trip to the range would be like going through a tunnel. It is tunnel of forest indeed.</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOmN7JmhUdkEwQXpVqdLIS43Plr0iSfRNIrgEcI8BEn9ORedO5D8zm-8_RZhDnb6QV85Zhr1FT6UJIElCRffTt1b9vDPtR9_cD6Z0ChHOn1n6oF-GJSBukwxQIjV1sGLIWLPUSE7fEEKnT/s1600/Jagran.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOmN7JmhUdkEwQXpVqdLIS43Plr0iSfRNIrgEcI8BEn9ORedO5D8zm-8_RZhDnb6QV85Zhr1FT6UJIElCRffTt1b9vDPtR9_cD6Z0ChHOn1n6oF-GJSBukwxQIjV1sGLIWLPUSE7fEEKnT/s320/Jagran.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Jagran Nullah (stream) is indispensable and plays pivotal role in the formation of its landscape beauty and charm which reveals the richness of the area. On the side lane of the impressive Tourists Resort the ever flowing greenish and surf gushing waters of Jagran Nullah add to its peculiar character. Jagran Nullah, rushing downwards all along the tall grooves of trees is almost small river. Surrounded by scintillating beauty under the shades of the majestic snow-clad mountains the river is freezing cold. The snowmelt of these sky heights named “Jagran Nullah” is also know for trout fishing attracting angles all over the seasons.In Jagran places like kutton, Thunian, Ghansee and Pattlian Sar are worth-seeing and inviting everyone to visit and enjoy. Jagran is ideal for mountaineers and takers too. Here the mountains are ranging from 4000 feet to 1400 feet above sea level. The ever green forests are stretched in the far flung lush green plateaus with abundance of wildlife. Gradual and fathering of uphill distance is encountered with the pleasant and soothing environ which never fades into memory.</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A small hydro electric power is installed on </span>the right bank of Jagra Nullah stream in Jagran which provide eletricity to kundal shahi and Athmuqam. At the end of jagran hilly tops reflect amazing scenes and are worth to see.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: inherit;"><b></b></span>About 5 kilometers ahead of Kundal Shahi, Salkhala is another secluded spot of tourist interest located across river Neelum. Here a trout hatchery has been established. A Tourist Rest House and 3 huts are available for accommodation.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Kutton:</b></span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGtccTaWfu6YPn6NvihIwrDlpPKDTUDULiqieYofcMgfhfXmQ5pycSS9ZGfSulr9gRXcbnzDhmQGUhSgT0Dl0hwpskpg0lOGQFf-40ma8OsY-FfiTpUcsICARnQD7aq4feq7ZnTLIXTsyB/s1600/3686696922_ff3e94ae50.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGtccTaWfu6YPn6NvihIwrDlpPKDTUDULiqieYofcMgfhfXmQ5pycSS9ZGfSulr9gRXcbnzDhmQGUhSgT0Dl0hwpskpg0lOGQFf-40ma8OsY-FfiTpUcsICARnQD7aq4feq7ZnTLIXTsyB/s320/3686696922_ff3e94ae50.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Kutton is situated 10 km from Kundal Shahi. A road going west follows the Jagran River and climbs up to Kutton. There are some rest houses belonging to Azad Kashmir Tourism department, and rest houses belonging to the hydro project management. </span>A hatchery for Trout fish is established by the fisheries department. The rest house is built over the Jagran River, and there is a constant roar of river flowing below. The rest house is surrounded by lush green forest, surrounded by snow covered mountains. The October 8, 2005 earthquake totally devastated this area, and most houses we saw were rebuilt. The Jagran River is said to be filled with trout, and several trout hatcheries have been built near Kuttan and Kundal Shahi.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEcgt1eB_cZ0K2PsofJ9qp6tovTN_i1gDD557nxn-Ef9MdiJU1wpNk1vU9eU2ppExXfuszMJ6EyZwo2OZOCqHMAE9eshA-nUZbxRNXZXcpIS8xPB9tDJP5Sxpm_b-U2OFY9DBVTkS8YNw/s1600/97155687_356fb66f80_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEcgt1eB_cZ0K2PsofJ9qp6tovTN_i1gDD557nxn-Ef9MdiJU1wpNk1vU9eU2ppExXfuszMJ6EyZwo2OZOCqHMAE9eshA-nUZbxRNXZXcpIS8xPB9tDJP5Sxpm_b-U2OFY9DBVTkS8YNw/s320/97155687_356fb66f80_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The bewitching beauty of Kutton permeated in the radius of 10 kilometers, makes Jagran Valley. From here 16 Kms onward, Thunian, Ghainsi and Jagran are located which are worth seeing spots for nature lovers and adventure seekers.</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A long a beautiful series of Himaliya's mountain starts from here to Kaghan, Skardu and Chillas. In winter season is very chill and heavy snow falls but in summer the weather becomes charming and Cool.</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Bhateeka:</b></span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxERMjphrWkGXueI7BvMkq0mF_ecoILRWxHVgS4KCXgz7oBlBmK93AVzI7OwoTLuVtwUt1fN36YlFCwTPBfvqIbL_g_wEUmNt4z_uZcxnvt8dMODPxdjKeX89x4GjJkwcpHIAWkuBhv4Ow/s1600/bhateeka.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxERMjphrWkGXueI7BvMkq0mF_ecoILRWxHVgS4KCXgz7oBlBmK93AVzI7OwoTLuVtwUt1fN36YlFCwTPBfvqIbL_g_wEUmNt4z_uZcxnvt8dMODPxdjKeX89x4GjJkwcpHIAWkuBhv4Ow/s320/bhateeka.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The valley is accessible by an all weather road metalled up to Kundal Shahi and well maintained up to Kel. At the gateway to the Valley lies a sprawling town of Bhateeka with a dependable commercial centre. For a tourist, Bhateeka can be the first journey break. This town has a modest bazaar with day-to-day activity. All essential items are available in the bazaar which feeds a fairly large number of villages behind it. On its back runs the forth-emitting river Neelum. The village and bazaar are connected by a suspension bridge crossable by jeep alone. This old bridge is being replaced with an RCC one enabling it to afford heavy traffic.</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The running streams, water channels and water falls across the Bhateeka village presents another heart winning scene. It is fully electrified.</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The quality of life here is full of emotions despite its simplicity. It is perhaps due to verdure. Financially, it is an affluent town. Majority of the village folk is engaged in profitable business abroad especially in the Middle East. A number of scheduled banks are operating in the village on the strength of remittances from abroad.</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The serene atmosphere shrouded into lush greenery and milky-white waterfalls and water courses and their rhythmic flow totally absorbs the visitors. Added to the general plant fragrance is the sweet smell of menthol plants along the banks of the nullah, it cuts its way across the crop-fields in such wavy manner that it looks as a white ribbons over green head of damsel Nature. Bhateeka is linked by ancillary roads with other surrounding areas uphill and downhill.</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: inherit;"><b>Athmuqam:</b></span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNX8XruztxdOFOxPG_21-wrX76uqHVo_8F1y7L9TbSQylyMPq9Q0lGrVjrhyphenhyphenyvJxgahB7nEdx8DplUomy8Rw-eD5TgtiRtB8uLziw1-mTXDv1IOANZjORiIYyh0qh31-1MtwrDM-qyM0vA/s1600/athmuqam.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNX8XruztxdOFOxPG_21-wrX76uqHVo_8F1y7L9TbSQylyMPq9Q0lGrVjrhyphenhyphenyvJxgahB7nEdx8DplUomy8Rw-eD5TgtiRtB8uLziw1-mTXDv1IOANZjORiIYyh0qh31-1MtwrDM-qyM0vA/s320/athmuqam.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Athmuqam is situated at a height of 1371m, it is the sub-divisional headquarters of the area. It </span>is located at a distance of 80 Kms from Muzaffarabad and connected by metalled Neelam road with Muzaffarabad. It is named Athmuqam because it is 8th station from Muzaffarabad to upper valley. It is an attractive place known for its variety of fruit. All necessary facilities via bazaars, post offices, banks, hospitals, and telephone exchanges are present.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">The rest house, built at the foot of the Western hilltop which tapers towards Balakot in the NWFP, is accommodative. It has been built in such a way that its lawns face the river below it. A daily bus service ply between the town and Muzaffarabad. From here upwards, emerges typical Kashmiri living pattern with houses built of wooden logs, most of them double-storeyed.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhupM0ejdPg7NcDfKbhyLBJ6blZQnXwIrEHy1m5pkQD5URS3AvA4cugO-HTxjB7vljIgOlrk0R3LOtPvAJR7wc-AaGQUv8Uqt49lG7mPhF_Awi-ZEjnsu-IPubsfx4IzRN_Fh7FPZRNhlln/s1600/athmuqam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhupM0ejdPg7NcDfKbhyLBJ6blZQnXwIrEHy1m5pkQD5URS3AvA4cugO-HTxjB7vljIgOlrk0R3LOtPvAJR7wc-AaGQUv8Uqt49lG7mPhF_Awi-ZEjnsu-IPubsfx4IzRN_Fh7FPZRNhlln/s320/athmuqam.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Curd, cheese, maize and bread along with the Chutney is the palatable diet, the other major diet is rice. </span> Most people are government employees,rest are in different fields. A large number of government and private institution is working here including one high standard private and two government colleges. </div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Athmuqam in its geographical structure is a cup like valley with green hills on the four sides. There are also some folk stories about its being a most advanced city, and then its destruction in pre-historic era. It is also narrated that people from different parts of India migrated and inhibated here after abolish of mughal empire. Hiking tracks for surrounding mountains are traced by peoples and tourists.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Lower Neelam (Keran):</span></b></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXXnOv93joTtO9ormm2Acns8GPekRT8XzyVEZU5RMq7DwA427WWWTJLmUCZaMJzLGXUpfRGxDYxo3E_0H3z5ReNI4i_-lyhQuMDf4kyj9GojhqN8Fkp23QUg73jam1ESlXCIZi4YB76GY/s1600/keran9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXXnOv93joTtO9ormm2Acns8GPekRT8XzyVEZU5RMq7DwA427WWWTJLmUCZaMJzLGXUpfRGxDYxo3E_0H3z5ReNI4i_-lyhQuMDf4kyj9GojhqN8Fkp23QUg73jam1ESlXCIZi4YB76GY/s320/keran9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-weight: normal;">At a distance of about 9 Km from Athmuqam, </span></span>Keran is situa<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-weight: normal;">ted on the right bank of the river Neelum at 1524m above sea level with fascinating scenery. The panoramic lush green valley is profound in fruit and wildlife.</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">Keran is another beauty spot on the river side with a neat and clean wooden flooring rest house. Its lawns slope down towards the wester bank of the river. The bazaar consists of over a dozen shops with a post office and telephone call office. Commodities are transported to the bazaar from Athmaqam by trucks. The physical feature of Keran resort resembles a broad forehead of a person with thick hair on the head. Stay is more comfortable here.<br />
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The main attraction for this place is that India is visible on the other side of the river. There is also a small military bridge that connects the two divides, and one can see both Pakistani and Indian soldiers patrolling. AJK Tourism department has a rest house built here as well.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Upper Neelum (</span></b></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Neelum </span>village)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">:</span></b></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5xU1Fp9ubDyfkJF1Mln2liExJISd6x350i3P3Kl7WGR8UHSNda1x7EymudsJcjRTDJbYpDGjW_RvgNI5pgGGxqeLJEEWLdIW90QxWBJcBdCJOG-ycrWzMLBRAhg03T3nL3jshtVawoNz/s1600/Neelam+Village.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5xU1Fp9ubDyfkJF1Mln2liExJISd6x350i3P3Kl7WGR8UHSNda1x7EymudsJcjRTDJbYpDGjW_RvgNI5pgGGxqeLJEEWLdIW90QxWBJcBdCJOG-ycrWzMLBRAhg03T3nL3jshtVawoNz/s320/Neelam+Village.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Upper Neelum or Neelum Village is located at a distance of about two and a half kms from Keran. From Karen a link road leads to Neelum </span>village which is one of the most beautiful villages of Neelum Valley. Neelum villages is also accesable via karen By-pass starts from Athmuqam. </div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This panoramic lush green village, profound in wild fruit and wildlife, attracts the tourists from every nook & corner of the country. </span>A zoo and park is under construction. Another remarkable feature of this spot is that one can view the entire area of occupied Kashmir from here. Owing to its tourist attraction AJK Tourism Department has launched a development project to convert both the Upper and Lower Neelum in to a Resort. Due to its importance from Tourism point of view, AJK tourism Department is giving special attention to it.</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Nikron valley is the name given to Neelum Valley at Nikron.It is the place one </span>worth visiting and is far away from the commercial tourism destinations and relatively save from deforestation thats make it so special for a nature love. It is deep into the upper Neelum valley. It appears that, especially on the other side of the river that no human ever walked there. The only transport that gets there are the local jeeps.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2uGC21ppsfTJLmGsoozqbBo_U9S_TmWH1-clNyUr3O-ObtTzw3iDkC2F-8QmIrLqfd9-U71rK_JtfEXrYBKhz1Pep-IaGpZ8TF-XDBwccHyspeIUXTy9T1FBHdD5QPs83wTJeFWp4IxaP/s1600/Upper+Neelum3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2uGC21ppsfTJLmGsoozqbBo_U9S_TmWH1-clNyUr3O-ObtTzw3iDkC2F-8QmIrLqfd9-U71rK_JtfEXrYBKhz1Pep-IaGpZ8TF-XDBwccHyspeIUXTy9T1FBHdD5QPs83wTJeFWp4IxaP/s320/Upper+Neelum3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sharda is one of the most beautiful places with its lush green planes, smooth flowing river which frozes in sever cold season and serves as passage for people of both sides of the river. The landscape of the valley consists of several small streams, hill side covered with green forest, cultivated land around it. AJK Tourism dept has a modest rest house. Do note that there is no electricity in this area. To reach Sharda, one has to cross a magnificent suspension bridge over Neelum River. </span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhILR4tvFjFPYxiV2v1Xv-Bp6suF9_3FiTH_1bfQAWV42a6BC3oMTZ5M2LA1TTb5DYIV8bM-P9EDOecvujF6jPghL17g1wDfyLl5H2GfSmcho6pG0S6skatBcV_DBR-RQahyphenhyphenEOKLUhh6lIh/s1600/2382818374_95a2b40f9f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhILR4tvFjFPYxiV2v1Xv-Bp6suF9_3FiTH_1bfQAWV42a6BC3oMTZ5M2LA1TTb5DYIV8bM-P9EDOecvujF6jPghL17g1wDfyLl5H2GfSmcho6pG0S6skatBcV_DBR-RQahyphenhyphenEOKLUhh6lIh/s320/2382818374_95a2b40f9f.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A 19 kilometers journey from Sharda upstream takes one to Kel. Kel is a small valley situated at a height of 2097m. This is another picturesque place in the Neelum Valley. The Shounter Nallah joins river Neelum at this place and leads to Gilgit Agency (Northern Areas), </span>Astore and Deossai plains, over the Shandur at 4420m. The Neelum River flows beside it. </span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Kel is also a base camp of mountaineering activities up to “Sarawaali Peak” 6326 meters above sea level and biggest Glaciers (about 25 kms long) which are said to be the highest peak and biggest glacier of Azad Kashmir.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-weight: bold;">Arang Kel:</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiumcHc1g6jI2pP3XYglFSwM_HbzncUGYAAk-K7H6RoUBwuFRrjC-q-yOZMWT_SPlClWGCoN6-npcib7E0SSCE9GutNUKShndTmR0kAgn3UTjEENFMAt3xreAoyvOz55aMgklqJX0OOeVCF/s1600/Arang+Kel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiumcHc1g6jI2pP3XYglFSwM_HbzncUGYAAk-K7H6RoUBwuFRrjC-q-yOZMWT_SPlClWGCoN6-npcib7E0SSCE9GutNUKShndTmR0kAgn3UTjEENFMAt3xreAoyvOz55aMgklqJX0OOeVCF/s200/Arang+Kel.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Arang Kel is situated at the hill top near Kel, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">about 1500 feet ascend from River Neelam </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">It is also a village full of beautiful </span>sceneries. Beyond this mountain, the next mountain is a part of Indian occupied Kashmir. It is a piece of utmost beauty, one can find in Kashmir.</div><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Chita Khata Lake:</span></b><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Chita Khata Lake is located at an altitude of 3,800 meters. Chitta Katha Lake is only accessible in the months of July and August. Common route followed by the tourists is through kel. There is a road from Kel to Shounter Valley. It is better to reach the village UTLI DOMEL at night and stay there. You should proceed forward early in the morning. There is climbing of 5 to 6 hours to reach the lake. You can also make arrangements of horses for travelling from UTLI DOMEL.</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">Shounter valley lies in Upper Neelum valley. It can be accessed through a jeep track from Kel which only gets opened for a few months of the year. From Shounter valley, one can cross the Shounter Pass to enter into Astore valley at Rattoo. Shounter lake is a small but very beautiful lake in the Shounter Valley. From this point, one can go to Sarveli peak base camp, chitta katta lake or cross the Shounter pass into Astore.</div><div style="color: #6aa84f; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A beautiful village comes while going from kel to taobut.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Helmet:</span></b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFmYc6mn0fVyHSnBlcZ3M-dXD63emh_l-vSiaAqHKtAAi_vCc5Gl0ikb9KB17f83BIqVBDUjh0rp4HumPVQzfqFM1Y3or9Kj920t0qssjcrml6x32pHaEMw84HVlua_pRH_Hf8BF8W-cE8/s1600/Halmet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFmYc6mn0fVyHSnBlcZ3M-dXD63emh_l-vSiaAqHKtAAi_vCc5Gl0ikb9KB17f83BIqVBDUjh0rp4HumPVQzfqFM1Y3or9Kj920t0qssjcrml6x32pHaEMw84HVlua_pRH_Hf8BF8W-cE8/s320/Halmet.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The border village about 49 kilometers ahead of Kel is a fascinating but unexplored sight. The area from Kel to Taobat is called the Halmat. Janawai, Sardari and Halmat are the most beautiful places of this area. A tourist rest house has been constructed at Halmat to provide accommodation facilities to the visitors. The drive itself is slow as the road is a dirt track, crossing streams and waterfalls. It almost takes 4 hours to reach this place from Kel. You can also start seeing some glaciers melting into the Neelum River. This is the last hamlet before you reach the LOC.</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmzpxk2PaLdgi1KByYC9OjKCf1h9R1GAStFC9b6-pMUGFewEGzy-WYebzBeS3Iu4VHl4tpFunL_3IeRCtiX4TB1-_wNBP8r-53aUxqZKdKuSdNoSxVTYg1l-K64_lg2Pdo4a_jyLT-UnDS/s1600/tao+but12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmzpxk2PaLdgi1KByYC9OjKCf1h9R1GAStFC9b6-pMUGFewEGzy-WYebzBeS3Iu4VHl4tpFunL_3IeRCtiX4TB1-_wNBP8r-53aUxqZKdKuSdNoSxVTYg1l-K64_lg2Pdo4a_jyLT-UnDS/s200/tao+but12.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Tao Butt:</span></b></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-weight: normal;">Tao butt is the last station and end point of Neelum valley. Tao Butt is an example of vegetation generosity of the liberal nature. The spot is donned with all delicacies and niceties. Nature flirts here with fantastic environment.</span></b></span></span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgyLjFQTg3jymf4sApX2f0p2iGlDQ4deOlSv4OL8maaid_x-rZdlaXt2z3vkAWUWF_jFwTfHDNzlG1FpE5T9FzjkEQFEJZvqt-5hz3UZrGxkm1iQPPyzneWmqE4eCE9zl0qBb2PSNul0vL/s1600/Taobat10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgyLjFQTg3jymf4sApX2f0p2iGlDQ4deOlSv4OL8maaid_x-rZdlaXt2z3vkAWUWF_jFwTfHDNzlG1FpE5T9FzjkEQFEJZvqt-5hz3UZrGxkm1iQPPyzneWmqE4eCE9zl0qBb2PSNul0vL/s320/Taobat10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>It has a sever season and heavy snow in winter, and winter season continue about 6 months strarting from October to April end. Often there is no signs of path due to land sliding and flooded water streams. In summer it is a worth place for tourist to visit. Neelum river emerges from here in the valley and continue its journey till Domail. People of this area are hard working, they store their food and food for animal for 4 months and passed their time in homes or go to other areas for working, usually male members of this area go to other areas for winter and earn there and come back in summer to cultivate thier crops.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Gurase Valley:</span></b><br />
<div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH7usXs4C27OgJAkiuJs7ONACASDu-NPxC2oqI9rbimff8Qv5wxNj6IRuvKXTQAqi7qEePq6lNKDucmB8Rdd-FEkYQjkQ77TryzJD_PUSZmXjVdFyAENRG4FzHIQLcKc9jlBKVdMgD1Sxi/s1600/Gurase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH7usXs4C27OgJAkiuJs7ONACASDu-NPxC2oqI9rbimff8Qv5wxNj6IRuvKXTQAqi7qEePq6lNKDucmB8Rdd-FEkYQjkQ77TryzJD_PUSZmXjVdFyAENRG4FzHIQLcKc9jlBKVdMgD1Sxi/s320/Gurase.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Gurase Valley in District Neelum Azad Kashmir is the most captivating but remote </span>and backward area of the Neelum valley situated in the north-east of the Muzaffarbad, the capital city of Azad Kashmir. This area is the heart of sustainable tourism in Azad Kashmir because of its lush green natural beauty.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">It is stippled in many sub-valleys from the Kail to Taubutt. The area is situated at </span>line of control(LOC) between India and Pakistan. The area is full of marvelous flora and fauna and enriched with natural resources like rivers, natural springs, forest and minerals. There is a number of rare species in Gurase Valley which are now at the last breath due to illegal hunting, deforestation and habitat degradation. Govt. of Azad Kashmir has declared the valley as a national park to protect and wise use of Natural resources for the conservation and income generation of local community. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Park is located in district Neelum, covering an area of 52,817 ha, lying between 2,017m to 4,345m elevation. Neelum River divides the park into two parts while the human population resides on both side of Neelum River in the park area. The park is surrounded by Line of Control in the east, peaks of Qammary heights in the north Astor, Northern areas. The park falls under the Sharda division and Guraze Range of AJK Forest Department. Each of the Range is further divided into Blocks.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA0KhKsEHDRGmMZJhYDAy6uOepd5VBF3Z-FTJqvq0wwAcUxd1604mf0unn-R-BsxoWS-0MX6g5qmD8Tm0PocM1uht6Ath0YHT3PUBfPDZPCoOTFtxJteGb78FkorhyphenhyphenCpz-zKjzNRKjeVZm/s1600/District-Neeelum-Map-Copy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA0KhKsEHDRGmMZJhYDAy6uOepd5VBF3Z-FTJqvq0wwAcUxd1604mf0unn-R-BsxoWS-0MX6g5qmD8Tm0PocM1uht6Ath0YHT3PUBfPDZPCoOTFtxJteGb78FkorhyphenhyphenCpz-zKjzNRKjeVZm/s200/District-Neeelum-Map-Copy2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The area harbor a number of endangered species like Himalayan Musk Deer, </span>Marmot, Brown Bear and black bear including a number of birds and plants species. Similarly the endangered plant Bermi (Taxus baccata) the source of cancer medicine, Taxol, and a number of medicinal plants like Kuth(Sassuria lappa) are found in the area.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The communities residing in the Park area are mostly depending upon agriculture </span>for their livelihood. But due to heavy snow in winter they could grow the crops only in summer and often they have to found other source of income for them. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">They depend upon livestock to fulfill the requirement of meat and milk. After </span>agriculture and livestock, timber logging is the Major industry for local people. Sometime they use to hunt different wild animals and birds to earn their livelihood.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2t5Rqkc2dYlL5Mq_h3Ri8JREdhLUx-tVBNtXLXRrfztgmAHMTl8VZixr9mBWFbLLpiz-5Ac4SSRvRn8-k5tV8dbJKKz1U9XbtRxaH1NWb3hZdvJ9cZZPkulJb4fdTWUAZL-_I26QjrG57/s1600/guraze3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2t5Rqkc2dYlL5Mq_h3Ri8JREdhLUx-tVBNtXLXRrfztgmAHMTl8VZixr9mBWFbLLpiz-5Ac4SSRvRn8-k5tV8dbJKKz1U9XbtRxaH1NWb3hZdvJ9cZZPkulJb4fdTWUAZL-_I26QjrG57/s320/guraze3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Majority of the people above then 30% is uneducated as there not have been </span>sufficient educational facilities in Gurase Valley in past whereas Government have provided primary, middle and high schools in the valley, while the students have to go outside the valley for college and university education.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Health and hygienic condition of the valley is even much worse the any part of </span>life. There are just two BHUs (Basic Health Units) in the whole valley to provide medical aid to the population of the valley. In winter season when the whole valley is ice-covered and temperature falls down from the freezing point, people could not reach to these BHUs and they have to use local herbs for treatment. And many people especially women and children die during winter because of absence of medical facilities. Lady Doctor and gynecologist are still not appointed by the government even in the whole district so a number of the women have to die during pregnancy complications.</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">How To Reach:</span></b></div></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">A paved road runs halfway up the valley, and a 4WD track continues for much of the rest. Buses go from Muzaffarabad at least to Athmaqam, and passenger 4WDs go as far as Kel. In the past the valley has been open up to Kel, but at the time of research foreigners could go no further than Patikha (Pataka), 17km northeast of Muzaffarabad. The following information may be useful when/if travel restrictions for foreigners ease.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">From Paticka forest near Muzaffarabad one reaches Nosari, 24 miles ahead of Muzaffarabad. Next come Chaliana (height 3,200 feet), Qazi Nag, Barian, Salkhela, Kundal Shahi, Athmaqam on this road.</span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">There is an other approache to the valley. From Kaghan Valley which is linked with it at two points, the Nuri Nari Hali (Pass) and the Ratti Gali and many minor Passes. From Dawarian it takes two days for hiking or riding and night stay at Dharian at 12,000 feet.</div></div></div>Syed Imranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02091062951852076327noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343522147758106541.post-63560068027377651322010-12-14T22:41:00.005+05:002011-10-19T03:01:29.926+05:00Jehlum Valley - Land of Green Grazes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDWP4iBxwPETQf-g93IEZArr1B8fGWwj_CsIiY7mKe0mPzZM7BMXdjuKw-GOyxOT7do7dTGxkJVrKqfXYd0kUbOREODiGNRJzOxkWZxvGZDBUgetes1IrwLD8ZoqE3tGouYmXukEvyDCQU/s1600/Jhelum+Valley%252C+near+Ghari+Dupatta.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDWP4iBxwPETQf-g93IEZArr1B8fGWwj_CsIiY7mKe0mPzZM7BMXdjuKw-GOyxOT7do7dTGxkJVrKqfXYd0kUbOREODiGNRJzOxkWZxvGZDBUgetes1IrwLD8ZoqE3tGouYmXukEvyDCQU/s400/Jhelum+Valley%252C+near+Ghari+Dupatta.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">Location:</span></b><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">A 59 Km long metalled road runs along the river Jhelum from Muzaffarabad to Chokothi, which is located adjacent to line of control (LoC). Buses & wagons ply on this route regularly. The traditional road for Srinagar is built on the bank of River Jhelum</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>Description:</b></span><br />
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</div>This is an ideal valley for both the domestic and international tourists. The curling river Jhelum passes through from East to West, from Srinagar to Muzaffarabad between the high green mountains of this valley and joins the river Neelum at Domel near Muzaffarabad city and then travels through Pakistani Kashmir and enters into Punjab near Mangla. The Jhelum valley is full of extra ordinarily beautiful sceneries in all Northern Areas of Pakistan. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>Places to See</b>:</span><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Ghari Dopatta: </span></b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHI_T8ocAj3WzCsDxxXzIZ-H4cSH9PK5yKgmu4j_yfN_Kzb7yZsE8sk5yM3NyoXlmDeOSmUskAUvvHqkDMMeeBq8wIc_SNg91PM1apzJ3Jfroi_84G_qrIDuod2D7u9MdyNlXapiBr4GXH/s1600/garhi_dupatta.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHI_T8ocAj3WzCsDxxXzIZ-H4cSH9PK5yKgmu4j_yfN_Kzb7yZsE8sk5yM3NyoXlmDeOSmUskAUvvHqkDMMeeBq8wIc_SNg91PM1apzJ3Jfroi_84G_qrIDuod2D7u9MdyNlXapiBr4GXH/s200/garhi_dupatta.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is 24 kilometers from Muzaffarabad. The town surrounded by mountains is located on both sides of river Jhelum . Educational, medical, telephone, accommodation and shopping facilities are available here. AJK Government has established here an "Extension Services Management Academy (ESMA)", which provides training facilities of international level.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86198bfeijwFAT-QjdCKyKerd9zaYel88kUBCKK4bqrL_YMUDBnF9c7YXSnv4X8g8tSDowzRq_ChKr2K0Tfi3al8hOaGx5-d-auWP-ihsWEHCBdB9v9FJThRGbW0j-6asUh5UVz8dhvqG/s1600/garhi_dupatta_kashmir_ll.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86198bfeijwFAT-QjdCKyKerd9zaYel88kUBCKK4bqrL_YMUDBnF9c7YXSnv4X8g8tSDowzRq_ChKr2K0Tfi3al8hOaGx5-d-auWP-ihsWEHCBdB9v9FJThRGbW0j-6asUh5UVz8dhvqG/s200/garhi_dupatta_kashmir_ll.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,FreeSerif,serif; line-height: 19px;"></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,FreeSerif,serif; line-height: 19px;">Garhi Dupatta is a beautiful place to be. The pure air, the smell of fresh grass and the cool atmosphere is something people from the cities starve for almost all their lives. </span></div><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"></span></b>Chinari situated some 64 km from Muzaffarabad is a scenic place surrounded by high hills with a very enchanting Rest House built by the former Dogra rulers. It lies just some twenty yards upward in the Bazaar, it is situated on the left bank of river Jhelum . All the basic facilities like Bazaar, hospital, education, post office, banks, telephone are available here. It is also famous for its fruits such as apples, apricots, walnuts and honey.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,FreeSerif,serif; line-height: 19px;">Chamm.is one of the highest points in the valley. Chamm is a place not to miss when you visit Kashmir. Its main attraction is a beautiful waterfall and a resultant lake.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,FreeSerif,serif; line-height: 19px;"><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Chakothi:</span></b><br />
8 Kms ahead of Chinari, Chokothi is a border village. Only domestic tourists can visit this area.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">This beautiful summer station at a distance of 46 Kms from Muzaffarabad is situated on top of the mountain on the southern side of Muzaffarabad. A road branches off at Dhanni Baqallan, a place about 33 kilometers from Muzaffarabad and leads to Chikar, which is at an elevation of 1828 meters. Chikar has grown into a fairly large township. The outstanding features of this beautiful place are its healthy climate and picturesque surroundings. Standing over the hill one can have a fascinating view of the sub- valleys. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">A Bazaar, hospital, educational institutions, post office, banks, telephone etc provide basic necessities of life to the locals as well as to the visitors. Chikar is linked with Muzaffarabad by a motorable road and is connected with Bagh in Poonch district via Sudhan Gali.</div><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Loon Bagla: </span></b><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">10 Kms from Chikar, situated at an altitude of 2011 meters above sea level, it is another worth seen hill station in the middle of dense green pine forests and is linked by a fair weather road. The ordinary requirements of life are available in the small bazaar. </div><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Dungian: </span></b><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">It is located about 5 Kms ahead of Loon Bagla. This place is surrounded by thick silver Fir forests. Its high altitude of 2071 meters and beautiful landscape have a special attraction for tourists. An experimental station for the proliferation of medicinal Herbs has also been established at this place.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqho_g8mcXBWbTIMxJdUKZm6Q0jl_yjWmccCc51kxTcQznEuOaoLW9mV9bWJ6xZMmBkUTQ_Ehkg06i66ZKAg1E1RiXSkkih2nvEGqvKIOL6OpL8_qij5LhNIp0L8xvrTmrq4baUez6hCLk/s1600/dana.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqho_g8mcXBWbTIMxJdUKZm6Q0jl_yjWmccCc51kxTcQznEuOaoLW9mV9bWJ6xZMmBkUTQ_Ehkg06i66ZKAg1E1RiXSkkih2nvEGqvKIOL6OpL8_qij5LhNIp0L8xvrTmrq4baUez6hCLk/s200/dana.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Danna:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Amidst Muzaffarabad to Kohala, a road bifurcates the highway and leads to Danna, crossing the labyrinthine roads. Danna is known for its healthy climate and alluring scenic beauty. A tourist rest house is available for accommodation. From here one can go to Dheerkot, a known hill station in District Bagh.</div>Syed Imranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02091062951852076327noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343522147758106541.post-76646468139825924692010-06-30T22:51:00.002+05:002011-10-19T03:09:06.562+05:00Leepa Valley - A Dream Land<div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgclRfko3Rlxj4sA80QbqkrhrDnm_kHm_DCS6Wi-2WAXnF81NfawuvL04rhxkQwti0vm-XZ4B0Pev26fMyt8G5eDjqT3KGofiCdBq6BgQEs7lvKw_9qwW4qAHY6yDMJna1kjjkO1MPkAPOZ/s1600/shams+bari+range+of+hills.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgclRfko3Rlxj4sA80QbqkrhrDnm_kHm_DCS6Wi-2WAXnF81NfawuvL04rhxkQwti0vm-XZ4B0Pev26fMyt8G5eDjqT3KGofiCdBq6BgQEs7lvKw_9qwW4qAHY6yDMJna1kjjkO1MPkAPOZ/s400/shams+bari+range+of+hills.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Location:</span></div><div align="justify">Deep in the heart of the valley lies Leepa village at 1921m above sea level. This is the most fascinating & loveliest valley. A metalled road branches off for Leepa from Naily, 45 kms from Muzaffarabad, climbs over the Reshian Gali (3,200 m) and then descends to 1,677 m on the other side into the Leepa Valley. </div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">About 60 kilometers from Naily and 38 kilometers from Reshian, Leepa is a small village about at an altitude of 1921 meters. Its lush green rice fields in summer and typical wooden Kashmiri houses present a wonderful view to the people visiting the area. Walnut, Apple, Cherry and honey of Leepa are very popular. </div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Climate:</span></div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-w9A0o8E8ha9Xxjym1tzQ0fSx1MSSwynJEJoVZhJztNnUi3nSdQKurzdEr1af1EHRLgWFz6yuBGKep6EYMlL7rmqqnJhHksdJzNaf7zzvOq98MsGkCc-kbE6WQpkQmxru-1jizxQqBwR/s1600/Spring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-w9A0o8E8ha9Xxjym1tzQ0fSx1MSSwynJEJoVZhJztNnUi3nSdQKurzdEr1af1EHRLgWFz6yuBGKep6EYMlL7rmqqnJhHksdJzNaf7zzvOq98MsGkCc-kbE6WQpkQmxru-1jizxQqBwR/s200/Spring.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>As autumn sets in the vale of Leepa, leaves fall off the trees, snowfall begins, the time is ripe to visit the vale for in winters the vale offers one of the most fascinating scenery in Azad Kashmir. </div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Its lush green river fields in summer and typical wooden Kashmiri houses present a wonderful view. Walnut, apples, cherries and honey of Leepa are very popular. </div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Appreciating the allure of autumn trees in narrow alleys is the best pastime in this vale of wonders – wonders that this picturesque valley showcases to the outside world.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1U5QPUI4rUTh5ISCz1BLIT_5npUcOmZ53NpEEBk2LK2pdCZnIKmgTuOKYtxzR5PBrAJNSO6HynfiB3pbtiFc4VqOnS99Z33s8lhtp9q60KU7njwsqrZr2383kABpZaYWJ8lPnv6OI1SnY/s1600/4458765321_a39fbf9b06_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1U5QPUI4rUTh5ISCz1BLIT_5npUcOmZ53NpEEBk2LK2pdCZnIKmgTuOKYtxzR5PBrAJNSO6HynfiB3pbtiFc4VqOnS99Z33s8lhtp9q60KU7njwsqrZr2383kABpZaYWJ8lPnv6OI1SnY/s320/4458765321_a39fbf9b06_o.jpg" /></a></div>Each year, on start of autumn in Kashmir, Leepa, which lies at a distance of about 90 KM from capital Muzaffarabad, starts to dress up in a new and richly colored attire-a mix of red, orange and yellow shades. It’s the time when apple picking season in the valley comes to an end.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Down hills, every year with coming of winter in the valley, when previous year’s snow melted on top of the mountains, soon fresh snow will be falling to interlace them all. It’s the time also when residents of this far flung vale have to brace the chilling winter which brings heavy snow and thus brings increased hardships for its 75000 residents. Due to lack of infrastructure, the valley is disconnected from the rest of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Description:</span></div><div align="justify">Most fascinating & loveliest valley in Azad Kashmir, Leepa spell bounds everyone who visits this valley. Leepa Valley offers an unending variety of scenic spectacular beauty, an everlasting memory of sights and sounds & the unforgettable hospitality of its people</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0NX-vqVyb_30ahcOXGs-lcRfXqhzhIgDleVPothqExYw3P-dcOxX4lvDjJ1NoKZOuw_iTniwMvy7Wntr1JF1AbIqDyXmqG9gJR0tq0_870de2UqDNLQRK1xFIYZedj46hosEnrbQ559hA/s1600/Nala+Qazi+Naag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0NX-vqVyb_30ahcOXGs-lcRfXqhzhIgDleVPothqExYw3P-dcOxX4lvDjJ1NoKZOuw_iTniwMvy7Wntr1JF1AbIqDyXmqG9gJR0tq0_870de2UqDNLQRK1xFIYZedj46hosEnrbQ559hA/s320/Nala+Qazi+Naag.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Water in the valley is crystal clear and swiftly flowing streams like Nullah Qazi Nag are a major source. The scene around the Nullah is stunningly beautiful. The Nullah emerges from Indian occupied Kashmir and runs trough the whole of Leepa Valey. On other side of the LoC, lies Kupwara district of Occupied Kashmir. Singing waterfalls, lush green pastures, thick woods, the snow clad majestic Shamsa Bari, the highest mountain of the valley are an inexhaustible source of delight for any visitor who comes to this paradise like valley. The paradise like mini Kashmir in Leepa has numerous water driven flour mills, the only kind of industry in the valley.</div></div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Kazi Nag Nullah basin also hosts hundreds of poplar trees with ready to fall yellow foliage. Yellow chinar trees acquire a crimson hue as if on a fire, a unique view along the mountains, tracks and the valleys in Leepa.</div></div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNrRdr_XDq9WqjvCIZQ2PNHJ-U3CI1_NnMTxJlaMqU6kHOW84UTeG5sXb6s5rn9pMfj_X4sr2YGQprC8aTbNS_xzzDZoVaaK3G40lpqWOghpZ4hBZPZCXPyRHQlJA8pzR4uG8d_kvzrb2/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNrRdr_XDq9WqjvCIZQ2PNHJ-U3CI1_NnMTxJlaMqU6kHOW84UTeG5sXb6s5rn9pMfj_X4sr2YGQprC8aTbNS_xzzDZoVaaK3G40lpqWOghpZ4hBZPZCXPyRHQlJA8pzR4uG8d_kvzrb2/s200/2.jpg" width="168" /></a>The joyous chirping of birds, orchards heavy with fruits, alpine meadows dotted with grazing herds, and shepherds lilting with their music, a vivid mosaic of this place - takes shape before your wandering eye. It presents a picture of an unforgettable tapestry which is one of the most charming places in the continent.</div></div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Allover the valley, high walnut trees likewise put on attire in yellow, red and orange, which adds extra sparkle to our stay in Leepa. We also come across yellow herbs and shrubs tucked nicely into green vegetation comprising of large conifer trees, adding variety to this miracle of changing colors during autumn in the valley.</div></div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PEtxKmQyBmwfOBvTwYfGBTUezg-O0zOuJeZCP7PsKM3UwxPpt6n35OgY2x-IH9tubUXknq4hjlJY4wDm3kBQ9z8DNVGYW-1pOgsJjdUk-EJj4f1ouZ3qD0E887UxHnBZx8xQ8DI_herR/s1600/2690831871_91fe741df8_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PEtxKmQyBmwfOBvTwYfGBTUezg-O0zOuJeZCP7PsKM3UwxPpt6n35OgY2x-IH9tubUXknq4hjlJY4wDm3kBQ9z8DNVGYW-1pOgsJjdUk-EJj4f1ouZ3qD0E887UxHnBZx8xQ8DI_herR/s200/2690831871_91fe741df8_o.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Walkways amidst jungle are filled with compost leaves signaling a momentous magnitude of autumn in the valley. The foliage from deciduous trees stays on the ground leaving a damp and decayed trail. The skyline in the whole vale transcends from ardent green to russet red, gold, orange, dark yellow and brown. Strong winds and mild storms also wreack further havoc with the delicate branches, turning them yellow and this too adds to the already damp compost like soil. A walk on these fallen decayed leaves reminds of the harsh winter ahead. Birds are also going nomadic ready to move on an arduous and long journey bracing the chilling winds on the way, to safe havens in down country areas where they can feed and breed.</div></div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmuepliIPVtYgMpzXrilbQq3I_YoEDqaDKCEcoORs92TXy9s2lHitC7HWlFVs7MLIArFUSeq4HCn4msZjqZaFVPrMlqTJj9KEUU3AT5FvRgFE-szL1MUdPMCaQUHIiFX-ZIfYKYtVJE2_0/s1600/house.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmuepliIPVtYgMpzXrilbQq3I_YoEDqaDKCEcoORs92TXy9s2lHitC7HWlFVs7MLIArFUSeq4HCn4msZjqZaFVPrMlqTJj9KEUU3AT5FvRgFE-szL1MUdPMCaQUHIiFX-ZIfYKYtVJE2_0/s200/house.jpg" width="186" /></a></div>Leepa is also famous for its typical Kashmiri style of architecture, mostly in the form of 3 storied wooden houses. A look at the houses here makes one believe, Leepa as a true extension of Indian occupied Kashmir into Pakistan.</div></div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Leepa Valley offers an unending variety of scenic spectacular beauty and one gains an everlasting memory of sights and sounds as well as the unforgettable hospitality of its people. The valley remains open for domestic tourists from May to November. </div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Culture:</span></div></div><div align="justify">The people in Leepa are highly religious and speak Kashmiri as well as Hindkoh. Urdu is nevertheless widely spoken and understood. The valley has a population of about 75000 inhabitants who generally indulge in farming, cattle rearing and tourism related services. Unemployment and poverty are rampant. Power shortages are a daily routine (there is only one power generation unit at Channian) and malnutrition is common as in rest of the country.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Agriculture:</span></div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgnZEBw0a5jURA3F0f79zcTGz4uB-3SL4G7PB3n2bbRInbHa8gav2boko6vbAyesamH1XcnUi_HbY8kkl1qiGchQi__-gXjq-06YBz7flOE0qkw4SHxIfj1i5X8P5zEl5CVlwEsXmql7K1/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgnZEBw0a5jURA3F0f79zcTGz4uB-3SL4G7PB3n2bbRInbHa8gav2boko6vbAyesamH1XcnUi_HbY8kkl1qiGchQi__-gXjq-06YBz7flOE0qkw4SHxIfj1i5X8P5zEl5CVlwEsXmql7K1/s200/3.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Rice and maize fields at the time of harvest add further color and beauty to the vale of Leepa. Multistoried typical Kashmiri timber houses with thick roofs made of shining metal sheets, in a surrounding of apple, walnut, fig, pears ands plum trees are jewels in the crown of this splendid vale. And Leepa is famous for its delicious white honey as well. Rain in Leepa brings an immense wealth of vegetation, thick forests — so thick that hardly a beam of light can pass through it.</div></div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_wnHTf81pTF204lt9Cs9Vz8cOLo9IDrzrWExjAXis5k4kO_Jhr7nCVXj9KedUlNdHhJ3D_LyOcIV1BXkGpD7ovNAu5WDPdM7splN1wwoj8AGDCZQ0uj4ysQV6eWGbxCtXEonPZrUYall1/s1600/2958438518_133d5a4a7e_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="117" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_wnHTf81pTF204lt9Cs9Vz8cOLo9IDrzrWExjAXis5k4kO_Jhr7nCVXj9KedUlNdHhJ3D_LyOcIV1BXkGpD7ovNAu5WDPdM7splN1wwoj8AGDCZQ0uj4ysQV6eWGbxCtXEonPZrUYall1/s200/2958438518_133d5a4a7e_o.jpg" width="200" /></a>The red Kashmiri rice is grown in October by the farmers in Leepa. This is also the staple food for the people of the area. Husking of rice is done in traditional way, by first beating the rice stack with long sticks, thereafter, threshed along temporarily constructed ditches.</div></div><div align="justify">The highest peak is Shmasa Bari, which remains snowbound throughout the year.</div><div align="justify"><br />
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</div><div align="justify">From Reshian, the gateway to enter the valley, there are three different routes which take to Leepa. The zigzagging Defence Road meets the valley at Hanjna, via Barthwar Gali and Bali Camp. Locals mention 72 u-turns on the way, putting nerves of the toughest one to test. Forest and military vehicles are a common sight in the area. Nealy 400 jeeps ply daily from Reshian to Leepa and back. Jeeps are the only mode of transport in the valley though motor bikes are now also seen in ever increasing numbers on the bumpy jumpy road.</div><div align="justify"><br />
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</div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSEGAknyQq8-j__MuLpTrfUXdpVshSsCzPlq2ZcMvV4aTJ-mtG8t2GK6vGWPzFsxWbjDYP6nAk-Y0_h7UhElonswRmPvqNbkjh0dI6QVNVajy6zSzLnwRcbkFfbX8H4GNHavHZIDKSUxEq/s1600/3748671606_f344ec922c_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSEGAknyQq8-j__MuLpTrfUXdpVshSsCzPlq2ZcMvV4aTJ-mtG8t2GK6vGWPzFsxWbjDYP6nAk-Y0_h7UhElonswRmPvqNbkjh0dI6QVNVajy6zSzLnwRcbkFfbX8H4GNHavHZIDKSUxEq/s320/3748671606_f344ec922c_o.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Starting from Channian which is at a height of 3600 m above sea level, Leepa consists of 25 villages dotted on steep slopes of lush green hills like Nokot, Lubgran, Yadoor, Munda Kali, Kali Mandal, Margala, Noor-Kot, Gai-kot, Khairwarha, Kaiser-kot, Hanjna, Leepa, Saidpura, Talwari, Khairati Bagh, Kappa Gali, Kuntarian, Ghat Kari, Chakmuqam, Bajil Dhar, Batlian and Ghaipura etc. Like Reshian, all these villages, the tiny small hamlets, equally contribute to a wonderful mosaic of patterns mother nature has so ornately and intricately woven here in this part of Kashmir.</div></div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Ghaipura with a population of 2000 is the largest. Situated just in the range of Indian military posts of Vanjal and Siri, it’s the most vulnerable and gets worst hit in case the Indians open fire, which they mostly do and that too on civilian population. </div></div><div align="justify"><br />
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</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Chananian:</span></b> </div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDBIq54tNIraWSHfp-Iu47xGhRJRY1OtX600TGOMszvEgAU0gIX0XlwLI97E4UiWuJHHfsDXLTTiaXE8l46ovPjWbj-WlV2uBumtGvQy-yp11LhVFZWR2bUNgtZwBeqXzKHgpKRvuqwFDo/s1600/chananian_leepa_valley_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDBIq54tNIraWSHfp-Iu47xGhRJRY1OtX600TGOMszvEgAU0gIX0XlwLI97E4UiWuJHHfsDXLTTiaXE8l46ovPjWbj-WlV2uBumtGvQy-yp11LhVFZWR2bUNgtZwBeqXzKHgpKRvuqwFDo/s200/chananian_leepa_valley_2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Chananian, 62 kilometers from Naily & 36 kilometers from Reshian, is situated opposite to Leepa, near the Line of Control (LOC), at an altitude of 2226 meters. Surrounded by thick pine forests and nullah Qazi Naag flowing near by it, Chananian is also a worth seeing place in Leepa Valley. From Reshian onwards, one has to hire jeeps for journey to Leepa and other places.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Dao Khan:</span></b></div><div align="justify"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Dao Khan is well recognised for its natural beauty and renowned for its calm and peaceful atomsphere. Dao Khan is situated some 75 kilometers from Muzaffarabad. An unpaved but well maintained road branches off from Reshian to Dao- Khan (4 kilometers from Reshian), which is now well recognized due to its high altitude (2490 meters), calm & peaceful atmosphere, excellent scenic beauty and panoramic views. </div></div><div align="justify"><br />
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</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Burthwar Gali:</span></b></div><div align="justify"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">When one reaches Burthwar Gali he encounters nearly 300 chinar trees again with their yellow, orange and red mix of colous, shades and hues adding further fire to the panorama of winter in the valley. Local elders said, these trees were planted during the period of emperor Shah Jahan, the builder king of the famed Mughal empire – to provide shade and protection to travelers who used to journey between Srinagar and Punjab either on horses or even on foot. Nature had laid down a carpet of innumerable crimson colored trees, when viewed while passing through Burthwar Gali Pass.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Last Words</span><span style="color: red;">:</span></span></div><div></div><div align="justify"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Daily strolls along the fabulous terraced fields devoid of any crop at this time of the year offers you chance of a life time to enjoy nature’s beauty at its best. No words are able to describe the true beauty and incomparable sight of this touristic paradise in Kashmir.</div></div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Where to Stay:</span></div><div align="justify"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Accommodation facilities through Tourist Rest House and Forest Rest House are available. Owing to flow of visitors! Tourists in the summer season, AJK Tourism Dept. also provide tent service for accommodation.</div></div><div align="justify" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">How to Reach:</span></div><div align="justify"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">A metalled road branches off for Leepa from Naily, 45 kilometers from Muzaffarabad, climbs over the Reshian Gali 3200 meters high and then descends to 1677 meters on the other side into the Leepa Valley.</div></div>Syed Imranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02091062951852076327noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343522147758106541.post-67120256801946812882010-06-28T17:20:00.037+05:002011-10-19T03:10:58.879+05:00Muzaffarabad - Capital City of Azad Kashmir<div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlJEwGKxptVv3oqOebNd_vontRt-Qe2iQ2paFb-yQFXLIl5DTNljtrlGb7mYS3X9PN4WAplFS9IyMNjVIzMUHUNJXVsFKO-ACeXnZlRsCq3LN3LdnCfGldd5oDPE0LAevcYDd2C1mjDzc6/s1600/River+Bank.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlJEwGKxptVv3oqOebNd_vontRt-Qe2iQ2paFb-yQFXLIl5DTNljtrlGb7mYS3X9PN4WAplFS9IyMNjVIzMUHUNJXVsFKO-ACeXnZlRsCq3LN3LdnCfGldd5oDPE0LAevcYDd2C1mjDzc6/s320/River+Bank.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">Location:</span> </div></div><div align="justify"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) extends from the plains of Punjab near Jhelum up through Mangla Lake to the foot hills of the Himalayas, and north to the mountains 6000-20000 feet above sea level. It is drained by three major rivers the Jhelum, the Neelum and the Poonch. The valleys are green and wooded.</div><br />
Muzaffarabad is the capital of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, situated at the confluence of the Jhelum and Neelum rivers. This city is located in Muzaffarabad District on the banks of the Jhelum and Neelum rivers. It is 138 kilometres from Rawalpindi and Islamabad and about 76 kilometres from Abbottabad. </div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">The Muzaffarabad district is bounded by North-West Frontier Province in the west, by the Kupwara and Baramulla districts of on the Indian side of the Line of Control in the east, and the Neelum District of Azad Kashmir in the north. </div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Description:</span></div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQDjIqw-YmKfxpC7mraaShJZQADFlTKfTCEPeF-_J9lCQizHBLvUpLH06txAf3RifvZrk19Wlt30ugRJBhbxdvRW1KVX3LU46aAvB8OIyLC8AM_OpnJDemtI5zV1y8rZtVUWuxougMqsQp/s1600/3535416532_0cc882940c_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQDjIqw-YmKfxpC7mraaShJZQADFlTKfTCEPeF-_J9lCQizHBLvUpLH06txAf3RifvZrk19Wlt30ugRJBhbxdvRW1KVX3LU46aAvB8OIyLC8AM_OpnJDemtI5zV1y8rZtVUWuxougMqsQp/s200/3535416532_0cc882940c_b.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Muzaffarabad city is one of the major cities in Pakistan. It is a hilly area and consists of wonderful cliffs. It is located in the Muzaffarabad district and ranks among the major tourist destinations in Pakistan. Thousands of tourists and travelers visit Muzaffarabad from all over the world. The scenic beauty and diverse culture of the place makes it a popular holiday spot. Rice and maize are widely grown. Varoius plants like resin, Deodar, Kail, Chir, Fir, Maple and Ash Timbers etc are exist. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Muzaffarabad is also well known for its beautiful gardens, forests, valleys, rivers and mountains. It is a popular holiday spot in the country. The idyllic landscape of the city makes it popular to both local people and foreign tourists. Muzaffarabad is a scenic tourist destination. Administrative capital of Kashmir, Muzaffarabad offers tourists stunning views and exciting trekking trails.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8OWNg49CG-xHtX65CJSmDaJPcTM-h_vg0ZgfSsGtfzZ7q_3Ul2bVGXkdc1keORKKYhfJ-Pb6fS83Ye8w0gs3Oelc7QmHm3VyxztfB-zq9mGIutMjck2B__obLhAiunCuQRGK-pwbAisV6/s1600/muzaffarabad.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8OWNg49CG-xHtX65CJSmDaJPcTM-h_vg0ZgfSsGtfzZ7q_3Ul2bVGXkdc1keORKKYhfJ-Pb6fS83Ye8w0gs3Oelc7QmHm3VyxztfB-zq9mGIutMjck2B__obLhAiunCuQRGK-pwbAisV6/s320/muzaffarabad.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The name "Muzaffarabad" (meaning Muzaffar's Town) comes from the name of Sultan Raja Muzaffar Khan (a Muslim ruler of Khandan-e-Bomba). After the 1948-49 war, Muzaffarabad was made the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Muzaffarabad is a wonderful destination for trekking enthusiasts. There are a number of trekking trails that pass thorough some spectacular scenic spots in Muzaffarabad. Muzaffarabad has a number of beautiful monuments, farms and parks.</div><br />
The city is a combination of old monuments and new buildings and a blend of different cultures and languages. It has besides official buildings, farms, parks and the historic forts standing on the banks of the Neelum, Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, Rawlakot and Kotli are connected with Pakistan by the Micro-weave system of telephone.<br />
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<div align="justify" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsTiFeQLqcBy_2t_2xLONVDzYkXd7H_1f3iai3gscdxwz29mauCrkJXvgkLS1VW5kz0vAYwz4nwqKvJUX2Qdq_bjjq05tOGXIOhPzts9fqOse43tD_I0ohDMt-slixyZgfA6JZnoJrnDnZ/s1600/muzaffarabad3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsTiFeQLqcBy_2t_2xLONVDzYkXd7H_1f3iai3gscdxwz29mauCrkJXvgkLS1VW5kz0vAYwz4nwqKvJUX2Qdq_bjjq05tOGXIOhPzts9fqOse43tD_I0ohDMt-slixyZgfA6JZnoJrnDnZ/s320/muzaffarabad3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The population of the district, according to the 1998 Census, was 725,000, and according to a 1999 projection, the population had risen to almost 741,000. The district comprises three tehsils, and the city of Muzaffarabad serves as the capital of Azad Kashmir. Cradled by lofty mountains, Muzaffarabad reflects a blend of various cultures and languages. The main language is a form of Hindko. </div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">The Neelum river streams, proudly through the hub of the town, joins river Jhelum at Domel, Muzaffarabad also serves as a base camp for the tourist intending to visit tourist spots and other historical and cultural & traditional aspects of AJ&K.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Climate:</span></div><div align="justify">The climate of Muzaffarabad is mostly pleasant. The summers are mild while the winters are chilly with snowfall. The ideal time to visit the city is during the autumn season when the skies are clear and the weather condition excellent. Muzaffarabad is full of idyllic areas which add to the charm of the place. The Neelum river plays a dominant role in the microclimate of Muzaffarabad which joins Jehlum River near Domail. </div><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Tourism:</span><br />
<div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZ5eGSv3e4zmufRfJvpNU87RICrEg7gWRmw4dydJ4sxjW1VcXFQ-cuiv4c3wgx0GMZQ9PwPWVGN9ssNBo4_E41oCxciL53QQ3XJ9UqMGSh2F1NlEhYv3xnUPH1cPm7kiqu5jBZW6sor-s/s1600/4229803758_8acb80970a_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZ5eGSv3e4zmufRfJvpNU87RICrEg7gWRmw4dydJ4sxjW1VcXFQ-cuiv4c3wgx0GMZQ9PwPWVGN9ssNBo4_E41oCxciL53QQ3XJ9UqMGSh2F1NlEhYv3xnUPH1cPm7kiqu5jBZW6sor-s/s200/4229803758_8acb80970a_o.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Being the capital city Muzaffarabad is not only the hub of political and cultural activities but it also serves as a base camp for the tourists. It has various spots of leisure. View point Sathra, a public place, unravels the panorama of the entire city before a beholder. The junction point of the river Neelum and Jhelum presents a majic beauty from here. Lohar Gali, situated 9 kilometers from Muzaffarabad on Abbottabad road. The Red fort is a witness to the ancient history of this great city. The local market in Muzaffarabad can be explored for walnut carvings, kashmiri shawls and other traditional handicrafts. It is always possible to get a good bargain. It has besides official buildings; farms, parks and historic fort standing on the bank of the Neelum. Shopping is an exciting activity in Muzaffarabad and you can shop for Kashmiri shawls and walnut carvings.</div><br />
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</div><div align="justify">Past the Red fort, crossing Neelum river at Ghori, a few km way is 'Makra mountain' 3,890 meters which is visible from Muzaffarabad and continues on to Shogran in the Kaghan Valley. This is a superb short trek, although you need to camp overnight halfway.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">The upper Jhelum valley makes another interesting scenic excursion from Muzaffarabad. follow the Jhelum upstream, taking the road beneath the Domel bridge. This was the old route to Srinagar. The valley is broad with raised terraces above the river. </div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Places to See:</span></div><div align="justify">Muzaffarabad is not only the hub of political and cultural activities, but also has various spots for leisure. Domel, the junction point of Neelum & Jhelum Rivers, presents a magic beauty from here. At the right bank of River Jhelum near this site, an established “Food Point” offers the delicacy of the famous “Kashmiri Cuisine” and other varieties of local traditional dishes of Kashmiri origin. "Lohaar Gali" situated 9 kilometers from the city on Abbottabad road, offers a bird eye view of the capital city. At night, the lights of the city present an unforgettable scene from this point.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Muzaffarabad's Forts:</span></b> <br />
There are two historical forts, the Red Fort and the Black fort situated at the opposite side of the Neelum river.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;"><b>Black Fort:</b></span> <br />
The Mughals built this fort above the river junction but it's used by the army and is off limits to visitors<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Red Fort:</span></b></div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkA-brJ4IjBa7Z0G1MhmFfQFEq5-QV7jHpsnDKDBBP_Oq-wKrzqbnu4MNsrp9bPQqNhmRBF-T59oIcZmCprFluV8q6b_uvRFtDIRfg8Tq5Lm78uwSTOOZp71aqXwnecAOe41AWsuPK0cC/s1600/red+fort.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkA-brJ4IjBa7Z0G1MhmFfQFEq5-QV7jHpsnDKDBBP_Oq-wKrzqbnu4MNsrp9bPQqNhmRBF-T59oIcZmCprFluV8q6b_uvRFtDIRfg8Tq5Lm78uwSTOOZp71aqXwnecAOe41AWsuPK0cC/s320/red+fort.jpg" /></a></div>During the year 1549 the construction of the red fort was undertaken. The red fort was finally completed by Sultan Muzaffar Khan, the founder of Muzaffarabad city during 1646. When the Mughals overtook the Kahsmir rule, this fort lost its importance. The Mughals were more interested in Kabul, Bokhara and Badakshan. During the Durrani rule the fort again came into limelight and its importance was rediscovred.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Maharaja Gulab Signh and Ranbir Singh, the Dogra rulers, reconstructed and extended the fort for political and military operations. Towards the end of 1947 the Dogra forces filed away leaving the fort wide open to anybody.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD3x70VTsRXCt9FZ2kIZdCsYs9tVO1pn3-vu5i3jXtJcjy8_gG1-vLa5HAMEQrO52AkBnl009csp4pDPTmOwbvd2_F_cjBCa-jyOdsnyYvxt3eoYctJaWkOdpf_I6nsxgAmErsAYbAhfg4/s1600/fort.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD3x70VTsRXCt9FZ2kIZdCsYs9tVO1pn3-vu5i3jXtJcjy8_gG1-vLa5HAMEQrO52AkBnl009csp4pDPTmOwbvd2_F_cjBCa-jyOdsnyYvxt3eoYctJaWkOdpf_I6nsxgAmErsAYbAhfg4/s320/fort.jpg" /></a></div>The architectonics of the fort show that great experts in design and structure participated in its construction. It is surrounded on three sides by Neelum river formally known as Kishan Ganga. The northern part had terraces with steps leading to the bank of the river. The Eastern side of the fort was very well protected from the hazards of flood waters but some parts in the north were slightly damaged. There was an inn at the entry of the fort which has traces left now. It has been in the bad shape for quite some time and wears deserted look. The structure still stands with all its inherent glory, grandeur and its historical background.</div><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Pir Chanasi:</b></span><br />
<div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKOGyYYJkorR0LRNEziTF6CVsw-Wh-uOg079-SmY-w1XZkd3SmsEl9Vq8DKyUw7tB-n1CMX4HW0T285zriFDC5LJ6-RsJUxNmMIyhd6e36iPJHLi7DRdFWaIcU5JcTKZ1X42UcSse_XVxQ/s1600/Pir+Chanasi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKOGyYYJkorR0LRNEziTF6CVsw-Wh-uOg079-SmY-w1XZkd3SmsEl9Vq8DKyUw7tB-n1CMX4HW0T285zriFDC5LJ6-RsJUxNmMIyhd6e36iPJHLi7DRdFWaIcU5JcTKZ1X42UcSse_XVxQ/s320/Pir+Chanasi.jpg" /></a></div>Pir Chinasi is a large mountain with an altitude of 2924 meters above the sea level located on 32 km east of Muzaffarabad city overlooking vast expanses of Azad Kashmir. Due to its tremendous scenic beauty, velvet green plateaus and wonderful climate, it wins admiration of nature lovers. This place is also visited by tourists who can get a great view of Muzaffarabad and rural areas around the hidden city. Adjacent to Pirchinassi is Pirassimaar, so beautiful yet unexplored!</div><br />
<div align="justify" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpoltHkfwnWjbOLdc2R6IcExPSFhWYN4cUPY5lsdk1ioAFZORmWL5amHx5mwR6YEu2Ugp2Q6GLqaf9BD6Zbv8LDh0L7zceGxtn1FKMo8l35r3DZ70IQBbpGY2TLDOxRMrNd0ecQ8PlxbVf/s1600/Peer+Chanasi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpoltHkfwnWjbOLdc2R6IcExPSFhWYN4cUPY5lsdk1ioAFZORmWL5amHx5mwR6YEu2Ugp2Q6GLqaf9BD6Zbv8LDh0L7zceGxtn1FKMo8l35r3DZ70IQBbpGY2TLDOxRMrNd0ecQ8PlxbVf/s200/Peer+Chanasi.jpg" width="200" /></a>The views of the summit of the neighboring mountain peaks spell bounds a tourist. The adjacent Pir Asimar, phawna da Danna and the areas in the bottom of pir chinassi, i.e. Saran, Sud Bun, Muskhi, Sakki and Jarran phirran are also worth seen and ideal for hiking, trekking and camping activities. AJK Tourism Department has also constructed a tourist lodge at Saran to provide accommodation facilities to the tourists. </div><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Machiara National Park:</b></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Machiara National Park consists of montane mixed broadleaf-coniferous forest and contains a significant number of bird species. The forested Ganga Mountains, a branch of the Himalayan foothills, separate the Neelam and Kaghan Valleys and provide a fragile home to brown bear, ibex, Himalayan griffon vulture, western tragopan, lammergeier and, allegedly, snow leopard. It is home to a variety of wildlife including leopards, monkeys, wolves as well as many other species. The most endangered specie of the area is the Western Tragopan Pheasant. The park provides a breeding ground to the birds whose number was fast dwindling in the past. The Himalayan griffon vulture and lammergeyer (large vulture) are also found here. The park also provides sanctuary to the Himalayan Brown Bear, Ibex and Snow Leopard. </div><div align="justify" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipCzE8Hkiq14-EaD3LlB6tNt9CNsWZCct9oFTI0kxgXarDy6xMtCkYqWGYZcW4ijzJE-gRuvkBa5Q4zWJOz5kpgcMVaq92O_5-j3DXUKOeTDmjbBE7r4-ceXVo0jPYiFiDXFXuDynSNEog/s1600/machiara.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipCzE8Hkiq14-EaD3LlB6tNt9CNsWZCct9oFTI0kxgXarDy6xMtCkYqWGYZcW4ijzJE-gRuvkBa5Q4zWJOz5kpgcMVaq92O_5-j3DXUKOeTDmjbBE7r4-ceXVo0jPYiFiDXFXuDynSNEog/s200/machiara.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Machiara National Park is one of three globally significant national parks selected for a Global Environment Facility sponsored project. The overall goal is to set up management models demonstrating effective natural resource conservation and make a significant contribution to the development of Pakistan's capacity. The local community is very protective towards the past and is trying its utmost to save the threatened animals as well as their natural habitat.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Shaheed Gali:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz0HknwYyFDNefam1Uw79bG6RQ2-LyqLrzBPxBD-DExYSPYqzsrFA18wQoom3tvneUI20VilSsH0GKDzecINlJ_9tGp-Z_hsnpHqsEztwJh-bW1ChcYoWDm3jEYO2bskmDX2O-LAXsjG9y/s1600/shaheed+gali.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz0HknwYyFDNefam1Uw79bG6RQ2-LyqLrzBPxBD-DExYSPYqzsrFA18wQoom3tvneUI20VilSsH0GKDzecINlJ_9tGp-Z_hsnpHqsEztwJh-bW1ChcYoWDm3jEYO2bskmDX2O-LAXsjG9y/s200/shaheed+gali.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The comely beauty of the place attracts a restive mind to prolong his stay. This picturesque Shaheed Gali is situated at the height of about 1640 meters above sea level at a distance of about 16 kilometer westward from Muzaffarabad. From Shaheed Gali is a trek of 4 Kms leads towards a wholesome spot namely “Sri Kot”. A tourist is bound to be fascinated by the serenity for the backdrop of the area. A Tourist Rest House is available for accommodation at Shaheed Gali.</div><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Patika</span><span style="color: #6aa84f;">:</span></b></span><br />
Patika is located at a distance of 19 Km from Muzaffarabad, is a gateway to Neelum valley. There is also A mini zoo and a fish hatchery. Tourism Department has constructed a Tourist Rest House here, which is very popular among tourists. <br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Some 10 kms out of Muzaffarabad the river widens to from a small lake. This was created by a landslip some years ago. There is a small Angler's Hut here, which makes a pleasant picnic spot. It is possible to take boats out on the river. Book through the Tourist Department in Muzaffarabad. There are rest houses, good hotels and guest houses in Muzaffarabad city where the tourists can stay. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Amidst Muzaffarabad to Kohala, a road bifurcates the highway and leads to Danna, crossing the labyrinthine roads. Dann is known for its healthy climate and alluring scenic beauty. A tourist rest house is available for accommodation. From here one can go to Dheerkot, a known hill station in District Bagh.</div><br />
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Azad Jammu and Kashmir Assembly</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Confluence of the Jhelum and Neelum rivers at DoMail</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Chehla Bridge</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">River Jehlum: Color is red due to heavy rain</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Azad Kashmir University</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Saran: On the way to Pir Chanasi</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">What to Do:</span><br />
<div align="justify">You can indulge in different activities like hiking, trekking and camping at the foothill regions of the Pir Chinassi, Saran, Sun Bun, Muskhi, Sakki and Jarran. </div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Where to Stay:</span></div>Pleasant lodging facilities are also available in Muzaffarabad. The hotels in the city range from luxury hotels to budget hotels. There are various guest houses, rest houses and good motels at most of the tourist spots which can be booked in advance from their offices in Muzaffarabad.<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Where to Eat:</span><br />
The dining spots serve delicious local and international delicacies. Pakistani and Kashmiri foods are available everywhere. Many restaurents offer chinese and italian dishes as well. If you are tourist here, plz go to some reputed restaurent and ask what is freshly cooked. Chicken Karahi is dish recommended for Pakistanis and Kashmiris as it can be cooked easily and once can see this being cooked. Kashmiri Nan are wonderful in taste. Try kashmiri Pink Tea. You can take Kashmiri Kulcha as snack. Kashmiri Kulcha is different from Kulcha sold in Lahore or Gujranwala. If you have time and money, try typical Kashmri Dishes like Goshtawa etc but its hard to find real one.<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Where to Buy:</span> <br />
The rather sleazy bazaar in Muzaffarabad can be explored for its walnut carvings and its Kashmiri shawls. It is sometimes possible to get a good bargain. The best time to shop is during the festive season when huge discounts are offered. Handicrafts: Carpets, silk woolen clothing, woolen shawls, wood carving, Papier Mashie, rugs. Other products and fruits like mushrooms, honey, walnuts, apples, cherry, medicinal herbs are also available.<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">How to Reach:</span></div><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">By Plane:</span></b><br />
The small domestic airport is currently not receiving flights. <br />
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">By Road:</span></b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0IVGwBr1u672Upc3pOaNZAq11Feaftw3P7Vwqwai4NbVsTSzh5ST7cVi5dlASMO9T7CvaxyWA5NOnfgj3hee3pUvXMfuOJAG0YWXS03k95HZGGSkfXz5cDNeXRrnhC3pPBfpgzVM_Rnt6/s1600/On+the+way+to+Muzaffarabad.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0IVGwBr1u672Upc3pOaNZAq11Feaftw3P7Vwqwai4NbVsTSzh5ST7cVi5dlASMO9T7CvaxyWA5NOnfgj3hee3pUvXMfuOJAG0YWXS03k95HZGGSkfXz5cDNeXRrnhC3pPBfpgzVM_Rnt6/s320/On+the+way+to+Muzaffarabad.JPG" /></a></div>This city can be reached easily by road from Rawalpindi and Islamabad. During this pleasant trip one can get to view and admire the natural surroundings of the region. Buses and minibuses make the scenic journey regularly from Islamabad (4-5 hours). If you're self-driving, the route via Murree is probably the quickest. Kohala is the entry point into Azad Kashmir, where you'll need to get through a checkpoint. On own transport you need 40-50 minutes to reach Murree. Then 2 hours to reach Koala Bridge and 30 minutes to reach Muzaffarabad. Approximately its 3 and half hours on you own car. You can adopt the route Islamabad - Abbottabad - Mansehra - Gari Habibullah - Muzaffabad as well. It is at a distance of about 76 kilometers from Abbottabad.</div>Syed Imranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02091062951852076327noreply@blogger.com73tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343522147758106541.post-11111920745142265092010-06-17T20:45:00.035+05:002011-10-19T03:17:45.642+05:00Rawlakot - The Pearl Valley<div align="justify"></div><div align="justify" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjxeDhD-x5WrOxU_3COmQTsG5th6IJXRNKxSiS55BAUEE-1KTwK_czusQe1I6SxxKpOM-XxvciWO4rfFSOENp-GNU4HPCiA2xrWhzs0lmTjKIEzxM8KKQjT8Y81Yq1BMXcGSsiAyolq6J/s1600/Rawalakot_(Azad_Kashmir).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjxeDhD-x5WrOxU_3COmQTsG5th6IJXRNKxSiS55BAUEE-1KTwK_czusQe1I6SxxKpOM-XxvciWO4rfFSOENp-GNU4HPCiA2xrWhzs0lmTjKIEzxM8KKQjT8Y81Yq1BMXcGSsiAyolq6J/s400/Rawalakot_(Azad_Kashmir).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Location</span>:</span></div><div align="justify"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Rawlakot is situated in the heart of district Poonch of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The altitude of this beautiful Saucer–Shaped Valley is 1615 Meters. It is situated at a distance of 76 Kilometers from Kohala is also linked with Rawalpindi/Islamabad via Azad Pattan and Dhalkot and with Muzafarabad Kohala by black top roads. The construction of Guoien Nullah road between Rawlakot and Azad Pattan has considerably reduced the distance and journey time.</div></div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">It is a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Islamabad to Rawalakot, as the roads are narrow, mostly single-lane, and always under some type of construction.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Surroundings:</span></div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8qJDLaal0TiK5A_7yRC2sH020zVVwOQvdMXQbZgjuYeIbeA023SA79UYmZbet1O_LRG9qDd9w9p8Xfx7YT_BPA8VaXkH6ekJIMC67MMnZ3T5OQGFpw9mfWyITOOmF17b8m8wwokVj7pB/s1600/way+to+toli+pir.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="136" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8qJDLaal0TiK5A_7yRC2sH020zVVwOQvdMXQbZgjuYeIbeA023SA79UYmZbet1O_LRG9qDd9w9p8Xfx7YT_BPA8VaXkH6ekJIMC67MMnZ3T5OQGFpw9mfWyITOOmF17b8m8wwokVj7pB/s200/way+to+toli+pir.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>Surrounding villages include: Singola, Khaigala, Rairbun, Topa Soon (aka Soon Topa or just Topa), Kaimon, Thithrot, Motialmara, Trar Dewan, Chare, Chuck, Tranni, Dahmni, Parat, Pothi Bala/Makwalan, Kharek, Pakgali, Khayt Chrian, Mohri Furman Shah, Dreak, Banjosa, Hussainkot, Hurnamaira, Thorar, Rehara, Bangoin, Jandala, Timrota, Thala Tain and Pachiot. Bagh District lies to the north and Sudhnuti District lies to the south. </div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">The road passing through (Jalooth) Paniola connects Rawalakot to Bagh and Muzaffarabad. Toward the west are Murree, Islamabad and Rawalpindi regions of Pakistan. Rawalakot is linked with Kotli via Mandhole and Tattapani. Mandhole, located beside the Poonch River, was part of Mehnder before 1947.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Climate:</span></div><div align="justify">Rawalakot weather is quite erratic. Average temperature during the summer varies from 60 °F (16 °C) to 75 °F (24 °C). During the winter snowfall starts during the month of December and lasts through January. The rainy season lasts from April through June.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">The climate of Rawalakot can be divided into four seasons, namely spring, summer, autumn and winter.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Spring:</span></b></div><div align="justify" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ5aQwcy2ReJ1c_S7OzeOWPhhbkUjCgJDckYPx2ks8tqGTd9zC6GhlOVQUr3wzM7G_R3Da5f8nQ36zFm9QEtFbbFzeBnOttg5T2T8BBSLlJA069uO4w9SRDJV36TonZwr-Qb2VNdj8sjPf/s1600/spring.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ5aQwcy2ReJ1c_S7OzeOWPhhbkUjCgJDckYPx2ks8tqGTd9zC6GhlOVQUr3wzM7G_R3Da5f8nQ36zFm9QEtFbbFzeBnOttg5T2T8BBSLlJA069uO4w9SRDJV36TonZwr-Qb2VNdj8sjPf/s200/spring.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div align="justify">The spring season starts in March and lasts up to early May. The average temperature during spring season ranges from 23° C to 6° C. Brief showers, light winds and blossoming flowers characterize this season. Along with that, the whole of Rawalakot stands blanketed in the hues of green. For spring and autumn seasons, light woolens are the perfect clothes to wear. This is because in spring as well as autumn, cool breeze blows in the valley.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Summer:</span></b></div><div align="justify" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DUmhqxmhOi2p_5TqLDIKZV9JirCCXnTJ4sz4MezwrOydwcdVE2IshrWww5dpZZnt-nmK0naiH17DDxil2rLpv-fZRzWPbiCSVW43I-9SfaS84BQEkZdeMJ4WLAwYTOwWA53EpS4WztNQ/s1600/Around+Toli+Peer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DUmhqxmhOi2p_5TqLDIKZV9JirCCXnTJ4sz4MezwrOydwcdVE2IshrWww5dpZZnt-nmK0naiH17DDxil2rLpv-fZRzWPbiCSVW43I-9SfaS84BQEkZdeMJ4WLAwYTOwWA53EpS4WztNQ/s200/Around+Toli+Peer.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div align="justify">Starting from May, the summer season extends up to the end of August. During summer the place is full of green grass and beautiful flowers including many varieties of roses. The climatic conditions of Rawalakot in summers are not quite hot. In Pearl valley, you may even require to put on light woolens in summers. The average temperature in the daytime falls in the range of 25° C to 35° C. Rawalakot is the most sought after hill station during summers.></div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Autumn:</span></b></div><div align="justify">With the onset of September comes the time for the autumn season. The whole region gets covered in the hues of first gold, then russet and then red. The average temperature during autumn hovers around 23° C (max) to 10° C (min). The season lasts till late November, by which time the need for heavy woolens starts mounting.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeyDEdjN8TLMjJ8eRsjFizC4kopxa6qXvgiqgXgL8TVBNJsYJs52ksTxBjN8Ap3hKfWrXqyfIOEn_EnbDKghbIVL6vqj94s6-yENfLPj6_AkKLfwC1pSBXK8X-o4rhBnPkUNrHhHsVp5O/s1600/winter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeyDEdjN8TLMjJ8eRsjFizC4kopxa6qXvgiqgXgL8TVBNJsYJs52ksTxBjN8Ap3hKfWrXqyfIOEn_EnbDKghbIVL6vqj94s6-yENfLPj6_AkKLfwC1pSBXK8X-o4rhBnPkUNrHhHsVp5O/s200/winter.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Winter:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Stretching from December to early March is the winter season in Rawalakot . Covered with snow throughout, Rawalakot looks like a picture straight out of a fairytale. The winters in Rawalakot are cold and chilly. So, in this season heavy woolens is the answer to the question of "how to dress up" in Rawalakot.</div><div align="justify"><br />
<div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy-MsshN5PtoIini78e5WMRVWKZhRlukKkFW65q06A4Oh6xEFw-CGQMsP5Lz8tSc4OVj5omXwFWwnEgCk9teBrZh7y8ehmUtRHpIZBxMsB_6g6qpEiRB-lqkS8-PANBwSSf_CMOeABAJ4V/s1600/rawlakot+city.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy-MsshN5PtoIini78e5WMRVWKZhRlukKkFW65q06A4Oh6xEFw-CGQMsP5Lz8tSc4OVj5omXwFWwnEgCk9teBrZh7y8ehmUtRHpIZBxMsB_6g6qpEiRB-lqkS8-PANBwSSf_CMOeABAJ4V/s200/rawlakot+city.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Description:</span></div><div align="justify">It is one of the most beautifull city of kashmir. With its breathtaking view and enchanting waterfalls, it is truely a paradise on earth.</div><div align="justify">Rawalakot is also known as the "Pearl Valley". Rawalakot is one of the many beautiful valleys of Kashmir. The town has bazaars where all essential commodities of life are easily available.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Transportation:</span></div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9IDqnPx_IyeYcrlwjpi0LrqYZso1XhvpISASpoYdZOzNp1uqC8lzRKN5Y2z4dBx8SMjib3nBNU4vQeO1E3KrLAjiw84Fsybtd4hYj8RjdcGCEe__DgLVsZzRPBvaIp36TwHrXYmJRWEkp/s1600/Rawlakot+Road.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9IDqnPx_IyeYcrlwjpi0LrqYZso1XhvpISASpoYdZOzNp1uqC8lzRKN5Y2z4dBx8SMjib3nBNU4vQeO1E3KrLAjiw84Fsybtd4hYj8RjdcGCEe__DgLVsZzRPBvaIp36TwHrXYmJRWEkp/s200/Rawlakot+Road.jpg" width="186" /></a></div>Construction of the Guoien Nalla road between Rawalakot and Azad Pattan has considerably reduced travel times. Rawalakot Airport is non-operational, as there is no demand for the air service provided by Pakistan International Airlines. The airport has been closed since 1998. This airport is situated near Chuck Bazar, approximately 1 km from Chare and approximately 3 km from the main city of Rawalakot.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Communications:</span></div><div align="justify">Cell phone service is available through five private cell phone operators: Zong, Mobilink, Ufone, Warid, Telenor and SCOM. PTCL Wireless is also available.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">The local phone company is operated by the Pakistan Army. The SCO provides the main landline telephone network with minority shares of other perators. All major mobile phone companies operating in Pakistan provide service in Rawalakot. Broadband internet access is available from DSL, and WiFi hotspots, available in Rawalakot Dehra Khrike.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2Y-FWTckDczEbKUlIzHGsZVKnTovYGjlUfeNLRnmcXdgw1IC9cgwBBX1tBYHsh3ih21hokflQUFhpG1t2Rt9B6vc59h92KYb_sbffdCh-M0zKTyMc-WiSzWywAqjODOWNNnex-P1Wnik/s1600/Rawlakot+univeresty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2Y-FWTckDczEbKUlIzHGsZVKnTovYGjlUfeNLRnmcXdgw1IC9cgwBBX1tBYHsh3ih21hokflQUFhpG1t2Rt9B6vc59h92KYb_sbffdCh-M0zKTyMc-WiSzWywAqjODOWNNnex-P1Wnik/s200/Rawlakot+univeresty.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Education:</span></div><div align="justify">Rawlakot has an Agriculture University Azad Kashmir, a Government College, a Polytechic College, numerous Higher Secondary Schools and a number of Private Schools.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Tourism:</span></div><div align="justify">Lodges, government-owned and private guest houses, and hotels are available in different parts of Rawalakot. Attractions include: mountain-based adventure tourism, rock climbing, mountaineering, trekking, summer camping and hiking, water-based adventure tourism, and paragliding.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Places to See:</span></div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Paniola:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Paniola is situated 17 KMs from Rawlakot towards Kohala and 52 Kilometers from Kohala its calm and charming characteristics, the Tourism Department has constructed a rest house for tourist.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #93c47d;"><b>Banjosa Lake:</b></span></div><div align="justify" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The site is located on Banjosa Road, 20 Kilometers from Rawlakot, at an attitude of 1981 meters. Its scenic beauty impress surrounding is compelling and attracts tourists to reach here to enjoy the nature. Admist the captivation beauty of Banjosa the artificial Lake reflects the forest standing along the surrounding of the resting calm water of Banjosa Lake.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJloYOHTe6HIRivFoAJ1UQj_q99jv5P8A3RXOdoyJgljQqDbsM3YOzIn1Qk-wtT8etdaD_iSzr2cML8YA0tgwAddsjQeFpRxQz1lkJi5_KtS4bTrBUFpaOllRsUlm0AQpKTS5USMnhFSXu/s1600/banjpsa.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJloYOHTe6HIRivFoAJ1UQj_q99jv5P8A3RXOdoyJgljQqDbsM3YOzIn1Qk-wtT8etdaD_iSzr2cML8YA0tgwAddsjQeFpRxQz1lkJi5_KtS4bTrBUFpaOllRsUlm0AQpKTS5USMnhFSXu/s320/banjpsa.JPG" /></a></div>This is the only planned tourist resort in the area. Bnjosa is a beautiful lake surrounded by lush green mountains offering spectacular views. A few rest houses are constructed in the surroundings of this lake. Some tuck shops are also present at the lake but not properly managed and arranged. Weather is pleasant in summer and occasional snowfall in winter.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">The nearby worth seeing areas of Banjosa are Jandali, Hussain Kot and Devi gali which can’t be simply bypassed for a pleasure trip. Ghorimar is situated 20 Kms from khaigala awaiting ones arrival to explore the fascinating beauty over-looking the sub-valley of Rawlakot and Bagh.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImp_jhJbeWaF60OatShrJhclSnd4-i26sVEFgsyC6loJAm8nUskqvzFCWfwmMtYfy19JGs21Ppt_2zjaMrroFN8n4UWxsZFz3Sftl2HV1UQupBKD0sAi4tPHwGvZT6XRiXvD3V_K5EVqt/s1600/ghori+mar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImp_jhJbeWaF60OatShrJhclSnd4-i26sVEFgsyC6loJAm8nUskqvzFCWfwmMtYfy19JGs21Ppt_2zjaMrroFN8n4UWxsZFz3Sftl2HV1UQupBKD0sAi4tPHwGvZT6XRiXvD3V_K5EVqt/s200/ghori+mar.jpg" width="186" /></a></div><b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Ghori mar:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Ghori mar is situated at a distance of 30 Kilometers, ahead of Rawlakot. A fair weather Khaigala leads to this place. At reaching Ghori Mar one can explore the fascinating beauty looking the sub valleys of Rawlakot and Bagh. AJK Tourism Department provides accommodation facilities to visitors.</div><div align="justify"><br />
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<b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Toli Peer:</span></b></div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSRVe1QdT4nazhs197f9EMg81F8YiThxaysVo0umU8r9bvUHFLU0nsqntt01MKAmtlT09YDDmSdFgDWJ0xLioozlCel8PRRNs_6s-Hjlr9i-wQb4Qq4ZWPrtbqCNNDHwOHHdyw424e8eFm/s1600/toli+pir.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSRVe1QdT4nazhs197f9EMg81F8YiThxaysVo0umU8r9bvUHFLU0nsqntt01MKAmtlT09YDDmSdFgDWJ0xLioozlCel8PRRNs_6s-Hjlr9i-wQb4Qq4ZWPrtbqCNNDHwOHHdyw424e8eFm/s320/toli+pir.JPG" /></a></div>Tolipir is the highest mountainous location and the most attractive point in the north-eastern area of Rawalakot. It is one of the most beautiful and fascinating tourist spot in Rawlakot which is almost 15 km ahead from the top of Toli Peer hills one can see city. It is all covered with green and paved grass land. It is almost 800 feet above from the sea level. The temperature remains very down in spring and gentle Breezes make the environment very healthy and happy. One who visits this spot can never forget it.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Tolipir offers outback time on wide spread grassy fields and aspiring views as it is the origin point of three different mountainous ridges. The tourism rest-house on the way to tolipir is also located on a very scenic location. There are some old remains of a Mazaar at the highest top of Tolipir. Weather is pleasant in summer and snowfall in winter.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Koyian:</span></b></div><div align="justify">From Rawlakot 17 Kms ahead this place is surrounded by dense forest, which charming and pleasant. A tourist rest house has been constructed by AJK Tourism department.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Poonch River:</span></b></div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqXh11Kg-4SqlH6DyGxZNXuyARuBlVSra2DdfzaOU8zBOApzBD2VEYUw6JFdXNXm_G5KqsQNB0cR6huVRCBQUN9_BGsdQJQu_v1sIMc3eRbJ3Tkd5gMyosElHowpSLAgXWQfshzCibaI54/s1600/river+poonch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqXh11Kg-4SqlH6DyGxZNXuyARuBlVSra2DdfzaOU8zBOApzBD2VEYUw6JFdXNXm_G5KqsQNB0cR6huVRCBQUN9_BGsdQJQu_v1sIMc3eRbJ3Tkd5gMyosElHowpSLAgXWQfshzCibaI54/s320/river+poonch.jpg" /></a></div>The site is located on Hajira-Kotli Road, at a distance of 35 km. from Rawalakot City at an elevation of 886m above mean sea level.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">There are quite many spots along this route presenting exquisite views of water front. The water passage is quite wide at locations and hence has the potential which may be exploited in developing water based recreation. Moreover, flat and wide land is available next to the river for development. Weather is hot in summer and cold in winter.<br />
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</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Hot Spring (Tatta Pani):</span></b></div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCiKJ0IY07B8hGjP6ymeI92pVlvTRGV2u2VJolDKmpohpJ83KjSK5LWj8w8tSBt2K13XQSWUa4R7XHBUMz9t9yl7lhtZ4rw8Kpt9zngDJnC3itL93xgU1lsADDTRErI57IgfJs4fKevBq5/s1600/tattapani2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCiKJ0IY07B8hGjP6ymeI92pVlvTRGV2u2VJolDKmpohpJ83KjSK5LWj8w8tSBt2K13XQSWUa4R7XHBUMz9t9yl7lhtZ4rw8Kpt9zngDJnC3itL93xgU1lsADDTRErI57IgfJs4fKevBq5/s320/tattapani2.jpg" width="298" /></a></div>Tatta Pani is situated on the right bank of the river Poonch, at a distance of 20 kilometers from Hajeera and is connected with two fair weather roads i.e. via Hajeera-Mandol & Balouch-Pakhonar road. It can be also reached from Kotli, the district headquarter of Kotli district, by covering a distance of 26 kilometers. Tatta Pani is famous for its Sulpher water springs. During winter season a large number of people visit this place daily to have hot water bath for the cure of Skin & rheumatic ailments.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">AJK Tourism Department has constructed here a Tourist Rest House and bathrooms for the convenience of the visitors. Transport Services for Tatta Pani are available in good number from all important point Poonch, Mirpur & Kotli districts of Azad Kashmir.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">The Shaeed Galla/Toli Pir and Singola East are famous places in Rawalakot District; they are about 20 km from Rawalakot and contain beautiful natural scenery and forests.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Where to Stay:</span></div><div align="justify">Accommodation on reasonable rates is available in Tourism AJK, PWD and Pearl Development Authority’s rest houses.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Small hotels with living accommodations are also available in and around the city. Government-owned cabins are available in Rawalakot and Banjosa. Advance reservations are recommended as most of these accommodations are used by government officials on their tours.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">There are various guest houses, rest houses, motels and hotels at most of the tourist spots which can be booked in advance from their offices in Rawalakot.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Where to Eat:</span></div><div align="justify">Hospitality With Open Arms Our Aim To provide guests a home away from home with the highest standard of services.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Where to Buy:</span></div><div align="justify">Rawalakot has a downtown area. The town has few good bazaars where all essential commodities of life from groceries to electronic goods are easily available.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Handicrafts: Carpets, silk woolen clothing, woolen shawls, wood carving, Papier Mashie, rugs.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Other products and fruits: mushrooms, honey, walnuts, apples, cherry, medicinal herbs & plants, resin, Deodar, Kail, Chir, Fir, Maple and Ash Timbers etc. </div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWSmk7eL1xbhrIfBaJiYzS3P_8aW8pYuAuLUNPrzLiWj3CMPYK-ATRHEnwnEXIjk8WMkgno5eyP79P3BYrkksaX87nQ5HKFRHDpZQzE1actrytkrdMu6UFijWuLIzFoQnTGZtoQRxx75Qc/s1600/3609551187_c8dd4fd462_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWSmk7eL1xbhrIfBaJiYzS3P_8aW8pYuAuLUNPrzLiWj3CMPYK-ATRHEnwnEXIjk8WMkgno5eyP79P3BYrkksaX87nQ5HKFRHDpZQzE1actrytkrdMu6UFijWuLIzFoQnTGZtoQRxx75Qc/s200/3609551187_c8dd4fd462_b.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">How to Reach:</span></div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #93c47d;">By car:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Rawalakot is connected with Islamabad and other big cities by Guoien Nalla road that runs between Rawalakot and Azad pattan,Also you can travel Goin Nalla to Mong to Rawalakot.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNn-Uc90O8hgnOeuxR3Oaspw8h4341wc0SiHCSod-v9P4vHvOYX4UR0ONcs3TKmGq1T8TVUHVokeN1UUdqXvLdWzvBzmpkA3R0j6355Frhg2qnOwqXN1dxjGy6X4RbV96z8_rqNQoNJRY/s1600/3610359246_e45b5161f7_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNn-Uc90O8hgnOeuxR3Oaspw8h4341wc0SiHCSod-v9P4vHvOYX4UR0ONcs3TKmGq1T8TVUHVokeN1UUdqXvLdWzvBzmpkA3R0j6355Frhg2qnOwqXN1dxjGy6X4RbV96z8_rqNQoNJRY/s200/3610359246_e45b5161f7_b.jpg" width="186" /></a></div>It is located 80 km away from Islamabad. By Road It takes three and half hour to Rawalakot.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #93c47d;">By bus:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Rawalkot has regular connections with major cities.</div></div>Syed Imranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02091062951852076327noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343522147758106541.post-82987943289838335662010-06-12T00:16:00.002+05:002011-10-19T03:07:54.540+05:00MURREE - Queen of Hills<div align="justify" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: 130%;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRYaDyztPpOYfsGc-s9QJ1U2DFdCMLRxBLGhV37FUFPUp37ujmMZA_URLug0w0dRJV_P7fIaH7hAOT6gaTYQSXEuSGpOA6XMB8J_1PG4bO62Gfd7a_qDBC1v5EkLYKCI2d6aS1F6dJ0z0Q/s1600/Murree!.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482583565140135106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRYaDyztPpOYfsGc-s9QJ1U2DFdCMLRxBLGhV37FUFPUp37ujmMZA_URLug0w0dRJV_P7fIaH7hAOT6gaTYQSXEuSGpOA6XMB8J_1PG4bO62Gfd7a_qDBC1v5EkLYKCI2d6aS1F6dJ0z0Q/s400/Murree!.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 257px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 523px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRYaDyztPpOYfsGc-s9QJ1U2DFdCMLRxBLGhV37FUFPUp37ujmMZA_URLug0w0dRJV_P7fIaH7hAOT6gaTYQSXEuSGpOA6XMB8J_1PG4bO62Gfd7a_qDBC1v5EkLYKCI2d6aS1F6dJ0z0Q/s1600/Murree!.JPG"></a></b></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: 130%;"><b>Location:</b></span></div><div align="justify">Pakistan's most popular hill station Murree is located along Islamabad-Kohala highway N75, some 30 km (19 mi) northeast of Pakistan's capital Islamabad in the Himalayan foothills at 33 54' 30" north <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRYaDyztPpOYfsGc-s9QJ1U2DFdCMLRxBLGhV37FUFPUp37ujmMZA_URLug0w0dRJV_P7fIaH7hAOT6gaTYQSXEuSGpOA6XMB8J_1PG4bO62Gfd7a_qDBC1v5EkLYKCI2d6aS1F6dJ0z0Q/s1600/Murree!.JPG"></a>latitude and 73 26 east longitude as they ascend to the northeast towards Kashmir. During British Rule in the nineteenth century, its altitude was established at 7,000 feet (2,100 m), but its actual altitude has now been determined as 2,300 m (7,500 ft) above sea level.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">River Jehlum lies to the east of Tehsil Murree and separates it from Azad Kashmir, Abbottabad district lies to the North and north west of Murree, Islamabad, the national capital to the south west and sister tehsil Kotli Sattian of Rawalpindi district lies to the South.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Adjacent to Murree is the Galliat region of North West Frontier Province which includes Nathiagalli, Ayubia, Khanspur, Dunga Galli, Khairagalli and Changla Galli.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><b><span style="color: red;">Description:</span></b></span></div><div align="justify">Murree is One of the most visiting hill station of Pakistan. For those who live downwards to it Murree is l<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJ7-dV_xoN7lpvevt2uqeAn3YMd4nezwkaM6KQepCC6h2aJQCB8xfF3XdWAN1xy2RG79xYSwOt0GuConp3L7fnUBJ8Q32lIjO01Fvio-o89_THUSrdk_MROWWOGjrVm1kn7Dc5eUYSFQB/s1600/205488211_d43386e866_b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483025150958441954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJ7-dV_xoN7lpvevt2uqeAn3YMd4nezwkaM6KQepCC6h2aJQCB8xfF3XdWAN1xy2RG79xYSwOt0GuConp3L7fnUBJ8Q32lIjO01Fvio-o89_THUSrdk_MROWWOGjrVm1kn7Dc5eUYSFQB/s200/205488211_d43386e866_b.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px;" /></a>ike a fantasy city. People from all over the country visit this beautiful hill resort to escape from the sweltering heat. Mountains covered with lush green trees, <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjENbIt8RByCG_6W7KenN33gZHo_quKLVS9OrHX-XABTRPHoSX_XCKJToubTVN482yVHEHRL7X1rmJb4pkkhuyWom2cxdOIdtEjMuoOmmbfFDSCVo6zHHoA9sFLjp03nFhm05v-fMqDz7uq/s1600/Pindi+point.jpg"></a>cold atmosphere, fresh air, beautiful valleys and most importantly clouds on the roads hugging you with full of happiness.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Murree town itself, built by the British colonial government soon after it captured this part of then India in 1850. Until 1876, Murree was the summer headquarters of the Punjab local government; after 1876 the headquarters were moved to Simla.</div><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_B38CEIoDNDJlHzYMN484o1Xgc72v0rHbvKkfvQDx2e1-1EGBNfXSmlDyXvREv-gBEGgM0AihFbkzvnsiIBx-dOsETW-kWhjIaG1rtlkyGEMpsnfmZKHeKRKBvuhWlKyD10Wv23CyPrpD/s1600/mure.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482578827799245506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_B38CEIoDNDJlHzYMN484o1Xgc72v0rHbvKkfvQDx2e1-1EGBNfXSmlDyXvREv-gBEGgM0AihFbkzvnsiIBx-dOsETW-kWhjIaG1rtlkyGEMpsnfmZKHeKRKBvuhWlKyD10Wv23CyPrpD/s200/mure.jpg" style="float: right; height: 158px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 200px;" /></a></div><div align="justify">The name Murree is derived from 'marhi', "high place" although there is a popular belief it is named after the virgin Mary. Murree is one of the largest resort towns in the Galyat area of Pakistan, and is the capital city of Murree Tehsil (which is an administrative division of the Rawalpindi District). Murree is accessible by road from the centre of the Islamabad and Rawalpindi areas.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Murree lies between Kashmir Point and Pindi Point. As the names sugge<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbC5bJTq8EHFHdPu8myBeid_2_f8k7xtY9GT_H9gFH1zp-fChLMP2cFHgm-mLoCNOqplY9odKpo7UgePLXDMrhHicVZje-T0lvnxPG8hiS-XSY-38YzobX-9h1ewHpv4wuDnfCXRzHHL-/s1600/GPO.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482574616519327314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbC5bJTq8EHFHdPu8myBeid_2_f8k7xtY9GT_H9gFH1zp-fChLMP2cFHgm-mLoCNOqplY9odKpo7UgePLXDMrhHicVZje-T0lvnxPG8hiS-XSY-38YzobX-9h1ewHpv4wuDnfCXRzHHL-/s200/GPO.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 152px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px;" /></a>st Kashmir point gives a panoramic view of snow laden Himalaya and Pir Panjal ranges in Kashmir while the Pindi point overlooks national capital Islamabad and sister city Rawalpindi. At Pindi Point one can enjoy ride on a Chairlift to three kilometers down to Bansragalli and enjoy a panoramic view of Hazara mountains as well as Rawalpindi Islamabad. The city of Murree lies in seven kilometer area between these two points. The most popular area in the hill station is the Mall road spanning over about two kilometer in beautiful settings.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: 130%;"><b>Development:</b></span></div><div align="justify" style="text-align: justify;">In recent years Bhurban and New Murree (Patriata), have also developed as a tourist centre. The whole Murree Galliat region is known throughout South Asia for its scenic beauty and fascinating greenery. Mountains overhung with pines and oaks, bubbling with gurgling springs, crisscrossed by rivulets, dotted with sprawling lawns and orchards overloaded with fruits present spectacle of Paradise on earth.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><b><span style="color: red;">Health and medication:</span></b></span></div><div align="justify">There are many well equipped medical centres in Murree and surrounding which can always provide you with basic medical treatement,like Abbasi hospital at Suny Bank, Tariq medical centre Bhurban, Al-shifa clinic Murree and many more. Along with these medical centres there is a military hospital "CMH" situated on Murree mallroad. So you do not need to worry for medical treatement in case of any emergency while visiting Murree and surroundings.</div><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxFxYE91as9N0qsLVpXjsFQj0boQcNFsDrsELzbX1ALMT_bTFd6veJi7zDuEJRUXcnfEMyCbwsI7kccbD7gVjXDLfma7jTmmkvAvcd-07blTivW7f1SRZ0X0jm5fxg3s_dFdSEOxrpX6yk/s1600/way+to+murree.JPG"></a></div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: 130%;">Climate:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Weather plays an important part in life and economy of Murree. Murree remains charming all year round. It has four distinguishable seasons.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">S<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDWxRRJ0EardwNVBRU1L_pv4E5qNubRqzCU1_wKrK2Hsjk4FGLgxScN7XRFMkBZ_VF_dAbIjWSslfVAAo3Jxqqmw145vYIkXj8Rl_lBYE0eOIGiqjyLUjz6mviS1V5r6LGbUn-RssQO3S/s1600/pc2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482572300695047346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDWxRRJ0EardwNVBRU1L_pv4E5qNubRqzCU1_wKrK2Hsjk4FGLgxScN7XRFMkBZ_VF_dAbIjWSslfVAAo3Jxqqmw145vYIkXj8Rl_lBYE0eOIGiqjyLUjz6mviS1V5r6LGbUn-RssQO3S/s200/pc2.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px;" /></a>pring:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Spring in Murree starts in March and ends in middle of May. Maximum temperature during this period hovers between twelve to twenty and minimum between four and ten. The area receives heavy rain and hail storms during this season. The fruit trees laden with flowers give a spectacular view.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Summer:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Summer spans from may to end of August. June and Ju<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVE3EXCgvVhGtDMtfzULC2eLoT5FIuYdn08VoYeD20u2LzPocqc5cYaZb3FxleN78y0Dgwdsy8BanaXEIzy-1AA5fDUzX8j4o2MC5WVBwj9fbZHU2ciaKdzoTe2ouOV-xHgnPLN3zt0FGp/s1600/GPO.JPG"></a>ly is the peak tourist sea<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpDeWXJPaMGguPBepLFYd2FCeBtxzvsiSYx5zxLAKSBnJLrBo09pT-e7YXaKE6My9DM3bH_X158cxPLfjHNmo-0XwVXg6Q-cDVRV_KNlzhdl4vcUTTAQYSYVR6Q-N0MXskEOGjJx1khGeR/s1600/1340821453_83aa5510cd_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482566559405432386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpDeWXJPaMGguPBepLFYd2FCeBtxzvsiSYx5zxLAKSBnJLrBo09pT-e7YXaKE6My9DM3bH_X158cxPLfjHNmo-0XwVXg6Q-cDVRV_KNlzhdl4vcUTTAQYSYVR6Q-N0MXskEOGjJx1khGeR/s200/1340821453_83aa5510cd_o.jpg" style="float: right; height: 150px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 200px;" /></a>son in Murree. In summer it is cool even chilly in the evening while light rain is common. In this season Everything and Anything can happen in Murree. This is the best season in the area and it receives most number of visitors during this season.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">To some Murree may be a tacky and over-crowded hill-station in Pakistan but for many Murree is a heaven in summer. Some people may have experienced 45-50 degrees Celsius so therefore Murree’s cooler high altitude climate provides much needed relief from the sweltering heat.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Autumn:</span></b></div><div align="justify">With the advent of September autumn creeps in and last till the starts of winter in early December. This is the seasons of clear sky in the region when one can enjoy full view of mountains around without cloud hindrance. Temperatures are mild.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6-XbYhZdHuMHXHQJTiCFBw_FD_BHC3QVMwdKJeOUrrhLI6uXpyrbdFWD4MQ1Ti6-p4aIK8Lf5geiberlzcVDJjNWg_Kfc4R5vwnxt1mdgDzBKNHJ9xrPB5Yml1ZnuUKb_nA_ovlzl1VU/s1600/Pindi+point.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482561025438238882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6-XbYhZdHuMHXHQJTiCFBw_FD_BHC3QVMwdKJeOUrrhLI6uXpyrbdFWD4MQ1Ti6-p4aIK8Lf5geiberlzcVDJjNWg_Kfc4R5vwnxt1mdgDzBKNHJ9xrPB5Yml1ZnuUKb_nA_ovlzl1VU/s200/Pindi+point.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 137px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 195px;" /></a>Winter:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Winter starts in December and normally brings heavy snowfall. Murree and its surrounding areas are covered with thick layer of snow during most part of the season. Temperature mostly hovers around the freezing point.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: 130%;"><b>Animals:</b></span></div><div align="justify">Many rare animals can be found in Murree. One example is the leopard, which inhabits the neighboring Galiyat region. More common animals include the Rhesus Monkey, foxes and various species of pheasant including the chir and kalij.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: 130%;"><b>Places to See:</b></span></div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">The Mall Road:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Mall road is the famous market place in Murree. A road full of life, hotels, r<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgkW9Vh5AHl4eb8OGu5JcQEk6yff3MaBpPtNx_aFiRLz38tU9Lw-r07NHPxOG6SUm6P3M7xnd56A6GcRuZW2WZXprqV3iKW7oR6sr_Sx6PQ25UkfHIUjI_wBpJ5Xd7q1On03MwdG2dwDd/s1600/2217244-Mall_Road-Murree.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482555885436805090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgkW9Vh5AHl4eb8OGu5JcQEk6yff3MaBpPtNx_aFiRLz38tU9Lw-r07NHPxOG6SUm6P3M7xnd56A6GcRuZW2WZXprqV3iKW7oR6sr_Sx6PQ25UkfHIUjI_wBpJ5Xd7q1On03MwdG2dwDd/s200/2217244-Mall_Road-Murree.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 196px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 200px;" /></a>estaurants, handicraft shops and happy faces. People who visit Murree, get their rooms on Mall road. This is the place where people just walk till 2am or 3am in morning and enjoy the beautiful weather.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">It has bazaar downstairs, like 10 feet below the main Mall road. This is a place of shopping for visitors. Mall road is used to walk around and to have food.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">It can be best visited after the sunset. if you want to save time visit hills at day time and Mall Road at night when you have to just shop or dine. It is a slope starting from General Post Office. Food & misc. sovenier shops are situated on the both sides of Road. It is open till midnight. You can buy everything at Mall and dine a variety of Pakistani dishes.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Pindi Point:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Pindi point is one of the prime points to visit in Murree. It is 15 minutes walk from mall road. It has a beau<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTJGvc2bcB_sDe2uUINTi43ZvmuORoNXT4W1kcnMAGrCMmGlLv_85AfAOhfGNlGoJSIwEPSS0yVFCAf40B-0Llp8bbMUSZaWSFdry9pYOcIg2VLMTZBQkbX23iT2afG2MINiK17Mel7hEA/s1600/Murree+Chair+Lift.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482537586835008178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTJGvc2bcB_sDe2uUINTi43ZvmuORoNXT4W1kcnMAGrCMmGlLv_85AfAOhfGNlGoJSIwEPSS0yVFCAf40B-0Llp8bbMUSZaWSFdry9pYOcIg2VLMTZBQkbX23iT2afG2MINiK17Mel7hEA/s200/Murree+Chair+Lift.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px;" /></a>tiful view of vallies and mountains. You can see Pindi city from there. Chairlift rides go down 1.5 km from Pindi Point to Bansara Gali are really enjoyable. Scenary from chair lift is magnificent. Zigzag road passes below. Great pine trees stand throughout the journey. When go down the valley there is a stop point. You can enjoy a lot there. There is a coffee shop & children play land. Hills of Patriata can be seen there. A great jungle starts there. You can enjoy tracking. Chair lift is open from 9am till 6 pm.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Kashmir Point:</span></b></div><div align="justify">eave Mall road from other end, going up GPO and walk for fifteen minutes, about 1 km it will leads to Kashmir point. You may hike up the Kashmir point. The way passing by the Cadet College Murree goes towards the Murree Residence of the President of Pakis<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJ_zP38blnmYzLLjjI4uvAbkzNm_B7K4k8oalJJxMrtKEji7vRSneivUQIVL_wMf_0iephT9RLr3irYs1GWLozOwo00wUmL87j6eK6vEPZulUnylXSwy_oENyPCxkjlQczt9My2bYDdyv/s1600/kashmir+point.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482536038812320450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJ_zP38blnmYzLLjjI4uvAbkzNm_B7K4k8oalJJxMrtKEji7vRSneivUQIVL_wMf_0iephT9RLr3irYs1GWLozOwo00wUmL87j6eK6vEPZulUnylXSwy_oENyPCxkjlQczt9My2bYDdyv/s200/kashmir+point.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 150px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 200px;" /></a>tan.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">It has a beautiful sight seeing. You can see Kashmir mountains from this point. It is the highest spot in Murree and due to increasing rush on Mall road, this point is taking visitor’s attention day by day.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Now it has a long bazaar, a joy land and lots of eating places. Most of the visitors came to ease down and relax in Murree and need a quite place to live so they prefer to book a room in Kashmir point instead of Mall road.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Patriata(New Murree):</span></b></div><div align="justify">New Murree is about 15 kilometer away from main Murree hills on the Lower Topa side. It is a well<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEl23TJYK-_QV3xGE9_LTK-YWRy-gCtvAz957qqH3x_6QCATqQBXVR0cWJAjroMowHn5tCL5sHKrrmOfEC_bHNz6fFhvt0vL7xyotCeRb848M4vRS32txgd-aFroa0Wqf9FtJXgb4tN8T9/s1600/Cable+Car+-+Patriata+-+New+Murree.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482533015147263890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEl23TJYK-_QV3xGE9_LTK-YWRy-gCtvAz957qqH3x_6QCATqQBXVR0cWJAjroMowHn5tCL5sHKrrmOfEC_bHNz6fFhvt0vL7xyotCeRb848M4vRS32txgd-aFroa0Wqf9FtJXgb4tN8T9/s200/Cable+Car+-+Patriata+-+New+Murree.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px;" /></a> developed hill station with great high rised trees, beautiful hills.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">This is famous due to chair lift, which worth a ride. A world class chair lift & cable car system takes you from New Murree to Patriata. Total ride is about 7 km long. New Murree is on ground level between the hills. Here you have to buy the ticket for Chair Lift + Cable Car which is Rs. 200/- then a chair lift ride takes you to a middle hill. You can watch Kashmir mountains from middle Hill where Chair Lift takes you. You may stay here for some time & enjoy Tea/Coffee or just walk around. From there Cable car takes you to Patriata Hill. where you have much stuff to do. Walk freely everywhere. Just walk in the direction where most of the tourists are going. Straight road takes you to the highest point of the hill. Where scenary is panoramic. On one side you can watch Murree Hills & on the other side snow covered Kashmir Hills.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">The Chair Lift & Cable Car journey is memorable of life time. You can witness lots of great scenaries of near & far hills. In winter all hills are covered with snow while in summer lush green scenaris could be seen.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">You may ride a horse but ASK/FIX CHARGES before leaving otherwise <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOS9S-uO0b3u_6iP2lmsr7Dgttt3e9OCi8DLP1BKbnC2PQ6_Khehrp505Ps62i_pqimU801crxPK4UHXGO_jy46oxbvOnm4uhLck1T-pG7vAry77XBGFEhSz7m9zVWcH6OHoHVfWXNaYe/s1600/Patriata.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482534023011696546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOS9S-uO0b3u_6iP2lmsr7Dgttt3e9OCi8DLP1BKbnC2PQ6_Khehrp505Ps62i_pqimU801crxPK4UHXGO_jy46oxbvOnm4uhLck1T-pG7vAry77XBGFEhSz7m9zVWcH6OHoHVfWXNaYe/s200/Patriata.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 150px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 200px;" /></a>they will charge you too much. Similary don't hire a guide within patriata. People will come around you like they are helping you in taking pictures but then they ask huge amount for those services.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Private car from Murree charges about Rs. 800/- for return journey. Driver will leave you at the gate of TDCP PATRIATA RESORT at New Murree & then take you back to Murree when you've finished.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">You can’t stay there for long. Last cable car is at 5 pm which take every visitor back. At that time a person goes all the way whistling to check if there is any one left and then take last cable car.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">River N<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8CbvM0qQxCNhi64n2crXLZBVg9xCBq1-h_A-YjEIdm8Si-GcXzi7-9xV2EawMYBRoTuzhEhhdCvPBT0JRFNCA2GpbIQV0ALev5blMcVmS9dSv5axo78C70krmFR3Z6Fsbim5br4QE7DqV/s1600/neelam+point.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482530370129674114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8CbvM0qQxCNhi64n2crXLZBVg9xCBq1-h_A-YjEIdm8Si-GcXzi7-9xV2EawMYBRoTuzhEhhdCvPBT0JRFNCA2GpbIQV0ALev5blMcVmS9dSv5axo78C70krmFR3Z6Fsbim5br4QE7DqV/s200/neelam+point.jpg" style="float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px;" /></a>eelam:</span></b></div><div align="justify">It is a nice place to have a picnic. People use to have snack and lunch at the corner of this river or sometimes in it. One can feel the cold wind and cool water which tends to be the best thing in summer. Enjoy the journey to this river Neelam, Mountains covered with lush green trees and high slopes of mountains creates an eye catching view. One don’t get to know the time if enjoying this cool wind and water there.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Bhurban:</span></b> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-VD8Q7R8Io8OgvGC6aY2RBcJWkgZSwcMCegcv8XDPtpG4nac6YlB8Xfy0gAw9IGYrq4XKLE2ZJLh3Sdx4WuiuTC9wWqT_o-uudFd23nTmPsHKq78l_VFyq_-yupJeoJNvyyUJxe6soYwu/s1600/pc2.jpg"></a></div><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9olJvgfEyWqfUq6uhKDXCAUO5l8bhDE0Iu3OB2_Q3w3AoULci5-76Id0Eti2ACxo4u5aT3kZhKlDqJ6HINEsdcUZgVFCw-dkLgkDk4Gc_2ePVFD6f_YbtLi-8IFW_Xffn0AFs7MhQ606e/s1600/Bhurban.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482573631825574146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9olJvgfEyWqfUq6uhKDXCAUO5l8bhDE0Iu3OB2_Q3w3AoULci5-76Id0Eti2ACxo4u5aT3kZhKlDqJ6HINEsdcUZgVFCw-dkLgkDk4Gc_2ePVFD6f_YbtLi-8IFW_Xffn0AFs7MhQ606e/s200/Bhurban.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 150px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 200px;" /></a>Bhurban, boosting with five star Pearl Continental Hotel owned by Pakistan's best hotel chain and a nine hole Golf course has cropped recently as another tourist attraction in Murree area. Lying at an altitude of 6000 ft, Bhurban is situated at a distance of 13 kilometers from Murree on one of main roads leading to Azad Kashmir.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">People use to visit Pearl Continental Hotel Bhurban which is on beautiful location. It has rooms starting from Rs. 10,ooo/- per day which changes according to season. It has an entry fee of Rs. 300/- which you can spend in the hotel in any activity. There is a Helicopter Pad which has a beautiful valley view.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Kulda<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghYiaG2viWgcMUXzu7qjWKJdl7CmYHm-vDIUs6GDIQavqhuoUkNJDS0RSwS6iLi4MGqFL1YklgdCVXJc-lra6lneLwRfBZdAx-eN2l-qCIe6c0IaXgSCgUiZrP5LnITU8WyoesKb-X8dhU/s1600/Kuldana.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482527123549992290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghYiaG2viWgcMUXzu7qjWKJdl7CmYHm-vDIUs6GDIQavqhuoUkNJDS0RSwS6iLi4MGqFL1YklgdCVXJc-lra6lneLwRfBZdAx-eN2l-qCIe6c0IaXgSCgUiZrP5LnITU8WyoesKb-X8dhU/s200/Kuldana.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px;" /></a>na:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Kuldana is the name of an extremely beautiful hill, which spreads over a lush green area of about five square kilometers. The area is densely populated by a large variety of trees and plants and inhabited by various kinds of wild life species specially birds, butterflies and monkeys. At times snow leopards, cheetahs and jackals can also be seen crossing roads and tracks.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Upper Topa and Lower Topa:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Upper Topa and Lower Topa comprise the Murree Hills in Murree. Establi<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnEo-yl92OQ99dSbyV7cy62Oaves1eW6mLdZ2zIccv1DWOFTqAEPCqQayQ6CYf8pIn7YtPly4Xjfkl2jk_r2_8_ctjlj_neGy9i6MVf4Ml-tbH4sy7qxlyuhD9c7WwFn8MhYFv3X3eB1F/s1600/upper+topa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482523282597167794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnEo-yl92OQ99dSbyV7cy62Oaves1eW6mLdZ2zIccv1DWOFTqAEPCqQayQ6CYf8pIn7YtPly4Xjfkl2jk_r2_8_ctjlj_neGy9i6MVf4Ml-tbH4sy7qxlyuhD9c7WwFn8MhYFv3X3eB1F/s200/upper+topa.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 150px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 200px;" /></a>shed by the British during their rule of the subcontinent, it is located at an altitude of 7000 ft and provides a pleasant getaway for tourists in the scorching summer. The winter season often covers Upper Topa with a blanket of snow. Upper Topa and Lower Topa comprise the Murree Hills in Murree. Established by the British during their rule of the subcontinent, it is located at an altitude of 7000 ft and provides a pleasant getaway for tourists in the scorching summer. The winter season often covers Upper Topa with a blanket of snow.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: 130%;"><b>Galiyat:</b></span></div><div align="justify">The Galiyat are popular due to the cool weather and beautiful scenery. They are also very closely located to areas with high population.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">The mountains are covered by thick pine forests which give the Galiyat a unique character. It is one of the greenest areas of Pakistan and receives better rainfall than most areas. The resorts were developed by the British and you will see a lot of colonial influence there.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">The natural beauty of the area lies in the pine forests which are a haven for wildlife and insects. Rhesus Monkeys wait to be fed by curious tourists who may have arrived from busy urban areas and have never seen wildlife so close and taking food from them. Other wild animals which occur here are Leopards, Red Fox, Porcupine, Wild Cats, Black Bear, Pheasants and a large diversity of small birds including Tits, Woodpeckers, Tree-creepers, Warblers and Parakeets. There are plenty of walking trails in the Galiyat and some lead to the highest peaks of Miranjani and Mukshpuri, both which can be done in a day.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm3GQRNW3os4XVnu1N53k2jG13BnG_6VuiFR8s7kYyyy055noKGL-s_vEOfFy6Pr-HsrgrLc2z2CFfr1cM6nqUSoT2Qobl3xBh7Enc1HpebfI8_oDMIZV-lTvKhOqJjdPWBTNgtvf57In9/s1600/Darya+gali.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm3GQRNW3os4XVnu1N53k2jG13BnG_6VuiFR8s7kYyyy055noKGL-s_vEOfFy6Pr-HsrgrLc2z2CFfr1cM6nqUSoT2Qobl3xBh7Enc1HpebfI8_oDMIZV-lTvKhOqJjdPWBTNgtvf57In9/s200/Darya+gali.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Darya Gali :</span></b></div><div align="justify">Darya Gali is a village and union council of Murree Tehsil in the Rawalpindi District of Punjab. It is located in the north of the Murree and is bounded to the north by the North-West Frontier Province, to the south by Ghora Gali and Murree-and to the west by Rawat.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Rawat:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Rawat is a village and union council of Murree Tehsil in the Rawalpindi District of Punjab. It is located near to the border with North-West Frontier Province and Kashmir. The tourist resort of Bhurban is located here.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY53D-FdGlwFM_E-Gp7NnwBsxwLNxJPBBoLTNSW7Ngkzqk4PXGA8ldi7VcNn18Q02N8QxSR-wlNAqF6xcsltKBV__YaNJ9OcV-xL9JRX-NKnB7rXhbDvPDhal8nOhwkL-zvTSN5R2zIGOz/s1600/rawat2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY53D-FdGlwFM_E-Gp7NnwBsxwLNxJPBBoLTNSW7Ngkzqk4PXGA8ldi7VcNn18Q02N8QxSR-wlNAqF6xcsltKBV__YaNJ9OcV-xL9JRX-NKnB7rXhbDvPDhal8nOhwkL-zvTSN5R2zIGOz/s200/rawat2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div align="justify">It is a very developed union council of Murree in terms of availability of facilities and basic needs which are essential to live and service in an effective manner. The basic facilities which are available here consists of many hotels, schools and colleges, medical centres, and well equipped markets. The famous Pearl Continental hotel lies in this union council. There are many well reputed schools and colleges in this union council and students from all other union council are studying in these schools and colleges to complete their education.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Rawat is very well known for having the facility of basic medical treatment in case of emergency as it has many medical clinics here which are attended by many professional doctors.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">There are many famous villages for which Rawat is the commercial centre. Some of them are; Morha darogha, moori khambaal, sood gangaal, dhok amban and others. Morha darogha is famous in the whole region for its reputation and people. It is quite convenient to get to Morha darogha from Rawat.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Ghora Galli:</span></b></div><div align="justify">The vi<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNgy8Ovt_9YNPuN51Zm-w71SSDHKG3D24EyJjaQ_rSbuAvEBWipPA0UO4IcZ1zh09WPuhlItzK0tmEVBaqwrOTMmEZsZDjYDeTKK4U6xORMlOZCummAXUXveLR4UmeVb8JU5Cqk49bbM-S/s1600/Ghora+Gali.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482520212362506882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNgy8Ovt_9YNPuN51Zm-w71SSDHKG3D24EyJjaQ_rSbuAvEBWipPA0UO4IcZ1zh09WPuhlItzK0tmEVBaqwrOTMmEZsZDjYDeTKK4U6xORMlOZCummAXUXveLR4UmeVb8JU5Cqk49bbM-S/s200/Ghora+Gali.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px;" /></a>sitors pass Samli sanatorium and the Ghora Gali (elevation 5,000 ft ),known as such because this place was used for the changing of horses used for carriages operating between Rawalpindi-Murree and further on to Srinagar (Kashmir)during the British period. TDCP construct a restaurant in-between the natural sceneries for tourist. The snake bar and all other facilities are available here.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Nathiagali:</span></b></div><div align="justify">The most centrally placed and the most well known of the Galis is Nathiagali. Nathiagali is situated at equidistance of 35 kilometers from Murree as well as Abbottabad at an attitude of 8400 feet. It provides splendid scenic views and commands a fine view of the snow-capped peaks of Kashmir and Kohistan on one side and the Pothwar Plain on the other. In the foreground, to the north-east rise the green slopes of Miran <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVPo7F_u9iKgjxUFbN71CbX2MrjQ0jpqMJldgM4qFxxYYR8mr0vrEREcgAczQlNGrzoAMp0jRo5oDRNY1DvvcmK789JOJhfb8FPVUac_fEIGFX1JEaq0OLdIxW32Oc-o-XzPnvm0KGpbI/s1600/Nathiagali.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482518768483663314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVPo7F_u9iKgjxUFbN71CbX2MrjQ0jpqMJldgM4qFxxYYR8mr0vrEREcgAczQlNGrzoAMp0jRo5oDRNY1DvvcmK789JOJhfb8FPVUac_fEIGFX1JEaq0OLdIxW32Oc-o-XzPnvm0KGpbI/s320/Nathiagali.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 182px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 255px;" /></a>Jani Mountain. Nathiagali provides unspoiled natural beauty and breathtaking view of mountains. It is located at the doorsteps of 9779 feet Miranjani and 9258 feet Muskhpuri mountain. On a clear day, may be seen the towering heights of the Nanga Parbat, with all its snow-crowed majesty.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Hosting Governor House, Government (Chief Minister) House and offices of other departments of Government of North West Frontier Province, Nathiagali virtually serves as summer capital of the province. It is connected with Abbottabad on one hand and Murree and on wards to Islamabad onto the other with well constructed and beautifully laid highways. There is quite large number of hotels and restaurants of various categories in the town along with rest houses of different departments. Other facilities like Banks, internet cafe, hospital, fuel station and workshops are available.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHcAJoygi2XhrpHYS-UR15do20IsrtEeQ6dCZJGpjxveYytu-54JTH6iUA1Zlu2AeocWkdew95xbsGxUd0g659lPdoXiq8FNw0atbkJfYZGMeos1ZestZwSHf2diXKmzCbJcPY2S4cxNj/s1600/kalabagh+point.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" qu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHcAJoygi2XhrpHYS-UR15do20IsrtEeQ6dCZJGpjxveYytu-54JTH6iUA1Zlu2AeocWkdew95xbsGxUd0g659lPdoXiq8FNw0atbkJfYZGMeos1ZestZwSHf2diXKmzCbJcPY2S4cxNj/s200/kalabagh+point.jpg" width="186" /></a></div><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Kala Bagh Point (Green Spot):</span></b></div><div align="justify">A little up from Nathia Gali bazar, at the top of the hill is situated "Green Spot". Actually this is a Pakistan Air Force reserved area, but it is open for tourists and families. You can enter Green Spot by paying Rs. 5/- as entrance fee. View of Nathiagali and neighbouring area is magnificent from here.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Baraga<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH9EM4cwb9Tz9VYS2M3roQHOJCzxAd_Lt1GaDL_qAkNDs9hUUjCovLHFnmzejzX381o8Fa-QjNnwaL1lA3BID_mvIcNIDMQRcFANb2ylRLqIwtNN5egkFqY-trFVa6s6_WbzHEljinjWAZ/s1600/bara+gali.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482526208009388930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH9EM4cwb9Tz9VYS2M3roQHOJCzxAd_Lt1GaDL_qAkNDs9hUUjCovLHFnmzejzX381o8Fa-QjNnwaL1lA3BID_mvIcNIDMQRcFANb2ylRLqIwtNN5egkFqY-trFVa6s6_WbzHEljinjWAZ/s200/bara+gali.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 125px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 198px;" /></a>li:</span></b></div><div align="justify">From Nathiagali to Abbottabad the road runs down from about 9000 ft. to 4500 ft. About three miles down there lies Baragali a small hill station, located at an altitude of 7,900 ft/2408 kms. The last of the chain of the Galis it is only 15 miles/24 kms. from Abbottabad on the road to Nathiagali.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Ayubia:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Ayubia has become the most important spot in the Galliat after Nathiagali. In 1984 an area of 1,684 hectares of mountain forest was declared as a national park, with the aim of preserving the beautiful forest and biodiversity. The park area was expanded through a northern extension in 1998 to 3,312 hectares. The elevation of "Ayubia National Park" ranges between 1,050 meters in the valleys to 3,027meters at the mountain tops within. These mountains are 40 million to 170 million years old.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Ayubia is a complex of four small hill stations. i) Ghora Daka. ii)Khanspur. iii)Changla Gali and iv)Khairagali. These four resorts scattered over an area of about 16miles/26 kms. It is named after late Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan, President of Pakistan at that time.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: #000099;">i</span><b><span style="color: #000066;"><span style="color: #000099;">) Ghora Daka:</span></span></b></div><div align="justify">The chairlifts provided at Ghora Daka is a matter of great attraction. They take you above to the peak of forsted hills. There are Green, wooded mountains and steep precip<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTux5KVpNa6UrKbwoIinXWF6ZOe8UaqOqbZb9OYxh-M71L4hMFC9af6cDYFjdPiS7CS0EcAHNMLgL6G-nxo7jqCSXEqWe6cVrBfLE5o5T0BSbuBISwL6c4alOYBtxlbyaTh1VKZLrIXiXu/s1600/Ayubia.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482517222244314498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTux5KVpNa6UrKbwoIinXWF6ZOe8UaqOqbZb9OYxh-M71L4hMFC9af6cDYFjdPiS7CS0EcAHNMLgL6G-nxo7jqCSXEqWe6cVrBfLE5o5T0BSbuBISwL6c4alOYBtxlbyaTh1VKZLrIXiXu/s200/Ayubia.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 157px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 200px;" /></a>ices on one side and tall, majestic pines on the other. Wild life, including bear, cheetah, monkeys and a great variety of birds is known to be found in the thickly afforested slopes. Top point is called "Neelam View" because River Neelam of Kashmir can be viewed from here.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">There is a spot on Murree-Nathiagali Road, near Ayubia Chair Lifts, called "Bander Point". In this area great number of monkeys live in the jungle. They are so friendly that they come on the road and take food items directly from a person's hand. They do not harm by any means.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #000099;">ii)Khanus Pur:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Three kilometer down the road from Ayubia is old summer resort of Khanspur. Khanspur is a part of the Ayubia National Park and Reserve Forest. The area is a good example of moist (le<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi04OULeLftxAb5kPSZK2kQcCzDTla8QzwsMjEdHPqk6byBXnLBwEpGR3GT1wKkaI-RHdaHkt60GjYpHsnU04FsrdKsBLaIlUC9-M2kckyoLlx_0qPa_Smap9ilB14TN-nQ1t1H0B1-9RGj/s1600/Khanaspur.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482516220772348274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi04OULeLftxAb5kPSZK2kQcCzDTla8QzwsMjEdHPqk6byBXnLBwEpGR3GT1wKkaI-RHdaHkt60GjYpHsnU04FsrdKsBLaIlUC9-M2kckyoLlx_0qPa_Smap9ilB14TN-nQ1t1H0B1-9RGj/s200/Khanaspur.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 142px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px;" /></a>sser) Himalayan temperate forest in Pakistan. Terraced agricultural fields are located mostly on valley bottoms. The holdings are very small. Grassland and forest occur on steeper slopes and are proportionally more widespread. Most if not all of the vegetation in and around the Ayubia National Park and Reserve Forest is heavily influenced by the human activities. Apart from collection by locals, firewood from the park is also gathered for use by the hotels and summerhouses. Situated between Murree and Nathia Gali, Khanspur is relatively quiet where one can find privacy as well as unmarred vistas of the green hills together.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #000099;">iii)Khairagali:</span></b></div><div align="justify">The road from Murree to Nathiagali is like travel into paradise. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMhpr3g_3_8WvEFmnpnTNX1S3FeYpp4LCPje710SHcwYGubGsbPnkf7aAobzkgarcLaLgT9sZsmLlNex0FAUWuXFdswreMbxzAULz99PAcZZhurwKmmq6YB2xTAgt5OoBRz88MmxmurKR5/s1600/Khairagali.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482330914755479298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMhpr3g_3_8WvEFmnpnTNX1S3FeYpp4LCPje710SHcwYGubGsbPnkf7aAobzkgarcLaLgT9sZsmLlNex0FAUWuXFdswreMbxzAULz99PAcZZhurwKmmq6YB2xTAgt5OoBRz88MmxmurKR5/s200/Khairagali.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 138px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 225px;" /></a>Going through top of one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. There are lush green alpine forest all along the road. Throughout the journey one enjoys panoramic view of snow clad Pir Panjal and other ranges in Kashmir . There are a number of small dwellings all along, where one can stay and rest. First among them is Khairagali. It is situated at a distance of 16 kilometers from Murree at an elevation of 2346 meters. It commands a panoramic view on either side of the ridge.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #000099;">iv)Changlagali:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Changla Gali is a hill station located in the Galiyat, are which borders NWFP and Punjab, starting at Murree and ending at Thandiani .About two miles further up and nine miles/14 kms. from M<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfSfH-BHmpxEEmPqZkcdpRYlwqiUgMZsVJI8wjellfsYRXkHok1jQ3d6dxd9H8meXXWq2Wv1V-p0QpUJ1YCLNScwx0QqhwG7l-gj6cPT6QkOKMNtomdSU0h96FjkUNLTzHnZHB059MGVsn/s1600/Changla+Gali.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482329537050772962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfSfH-BHmpxEEmPqZkcdpRYlwqiUgMZsVJI8wjellfsYRXkHok1jQ3d6dxd9H8meXXWq2Wv1V-p0QpUJ1YCLNScwx0QqhwG7l-gj6cPT6QkOKMNtomdSU0h96FjkUNLTzHnZHB059MGVsn/s200/Changla+Gali.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px;" /></a>urree, on the main Abbottabad-Murree road, is Changla Gali, splendidly situated at an altitude of 8,400 f / 2560m amidst thick pine forest. The 9,000 f / 2743 m. Changle peak commands, on the one side a fine view of the Jhelum Valley, on the other side it presents a strikingly panoramic of the Murree hills, the southern portion of the Hazara district and the distant plains of Rawalpindi.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Changlagali is the highest point in the Murree Galliat area which is accessible by road. There is a rest house located in the most picturesque surroundings. A number of good hotels and restaurants are available at the spot. Changla Gali is one of the smaller resorts, most people preferring to stay at either Nathiagali or Murree.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Natural springs abound Changlagali on the slopes and their water is stored in reservoirs to provide water supply for Murree and adjoining areas.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Mushkpuri Top:</span></b> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF0MtTk9rxUitbWGojNtlL_Sa324wVmxlfJc_I1xZMhDFZDNs4-mThNz5VxN9cUJ9YvxOFMJ11nFEZp7mMJsghf3mMmgeoxLX7MePvOE9qhgX2njaGVG-EHMytpXRKxqVruri6slnaZhv6/s1600/mushpuritop2.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483072389316098354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF0MtTk9rxUitbWGojNtlL_Sa324wVmxlfJc_I1xZMhDFZDNs4-mThNz5VxN9cUJ9YvxOFMJ11nFEZp7mMJsghf3mMmgeoxLX7MePvOE9qhgX2njaGVG-EHMytpXRKxqVruri6slnaZhv6/s200/mushpuritop2.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 186px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 200px;" /></a></div><div align="justify">Mushkpuri Hill, the second highest hill in Galiyat, above 9,000 feet sea l<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxuOQVzVj6fPGS3ncRfD2dkVZHg6BCu9h66SG9wO8_ox0VmdEHo5toFyc1g9h6S3jwQOl5wOh-Zw7CCl7f27GfPt7-6GtDupyguBBY2xXxMU_1TnI90xRCFL2k7q78W4NMx8V-stngUF9l/s1600/mushkpuri.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBaZsJIjwHnvk1zHWHQpfvQUrUDck6aUGjvHxQoifxP48EabaK6-pgmquDBuMnWL7APumnFk_VB4kLXgfoBdlogsqrkU8_Y9AK8hoVeK_ReFe42s5kOrj8_mVeKFH2AYYCwBXlC9B9Sae1/s1600/mushkpuritop.JPG"></a>evel. This may be one of the closest places where you can gain such height. Starting from Pines Hotel NathiaGali or Dewan House DungaGali, the trek passes upward through lush green forests. Beautiful Daisies dance and swing to greet the hiker and sets the romantic charm, specially in the rainy weather with hide and seek of the scenery is all around you.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Dungagali:</span></b></div><div align="justify">From Ayubia visitors returns to Murree-Nathiagali Road and climb further for about three mile<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidXpoWIULWWodPgqguQdYv3SJPEg-uxKHugZN7JhyL9CeQuUsCyrfW5EU6b1O3BAEgSBs1BUakcePHx1VucpwGC_zSR0RqxdmV-363LXt_7WrFYc_-Pm1lh6R44flqq2mjaWyAyYzjVm0H/s1600/Dungagali2.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483065143624875090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidXpoWIULWWodPgqguQdYv3SJPEg-uxKHugZN7JhyL9CeQuUsCyrfW5EU6b1O3BAEgSBs1BUakcePHx1VucpwGC_zSR0RqxdmV-363LXt_7WrFYc_-Pm1lh6R44flqq2mjaWyAyYzjVm0H/s200/Dungagali2.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 141px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 198px;" /></a>s and then jumps in view Dunga Gali. Dungagali is a picturesque small resort situated on the slopes of the Mushkpuri hill (2376 m.). It commands a charming view of a series of wooded spurs projecting towards the river Jhelum on the western side. From Dungagali one can climb the 2813 meter peak of Mushkpuri, which is the highest point in the range. Natural springs abound on the slopes. It is 30 km from Murree.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">At Dunga Gali a huge circular and open to the sky water tank of strong steel sheets was built, having a diameter of about 30 meters and a height of about 10 meters. Today it lies completely within the Ayubia National Park. In the mountainous heights behind Dunga Gali, run-offs from natural springs and rain-water channels were engineered and networked to flow into this steel water storage tank. A track abou<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijmLXFGTTSrpO-8PNknzwJsK91m0WKX_Wc2M1Qb4MpRQ6okMKl2uvgLE-WICutt5Fr5r3TQIjgMsfMadm86JylHT-rlIF0KUXSxVhDLQbaqrJWM9C61VEK0NOCQl0DAiya1K44KwC6395U/s1600/Dungagali1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483066282521281682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijmLXFGTTSrpO-8PNknzwJsK91m0WKX_Wc2M1Qb4MpRQ6okMKl2uvgLE-WICutt5Fr5r3TQIjgMsfMadm86JylHT-rlIF0KUXSxVhDLQbaqrJWM9C61VEK0NOCQl0DAiya1K44KwC6395U/s320/Dungagali1.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 240px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a>t 3 meters wide on the average was carved out along a mountain slope, through thick forest, and a water pipeline was laid in the centre of the track, to carry the stored water to Ayubia, from where it was supplied to Murree at an elevation nearly a thousand meters below the starting point in Dunga Gali. The pipeline was covered over with earth and stones and the track now hiding the water pipeline came to be called the Pipeline Walk, at 2,499 meters above sea level, meandering along a m<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7_uvjPhmXu6fYOif_am1WxIYwdsygnqSdTK9q3ti605efrYEjtIp63g_DD_mSa0chAM1Cd6jw4OUQH8sea8_6G4QWzrhW49ypo7mnAe8TAiqkYkJWe3ISz_j9ccnpoINg_DnHbAfhjrfE/s1600/Dungagali1.jpg"></a>ountain side, through still fairly thick coniferous forest, the Pipeline Walk is a ‘must experience’ for every visitor to the area who loves and respects nature and can walk for 4 kilometers without raising his or her voice. In fact there is really no need for any conversation on this trail, even if you are not alone. For it is divinely important to turn your ears to the sound of nature around as your eyes feast on a verdant valley on one side, and your nose picks up the heady mix of aromas of rain-soaked earth, dew-dampened undergrowth, pine cones and a green forest washed by heavy thunder-showers overnight.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">It commands a charming view of a series of wooded spurs projecting towards the River Jhelum on the west. From Dunga Gali one can climb the 9,232 ft/2814 mtr peak of Mushkpuri which is the highest point in the range.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Khairagali, Changlagali and Dungagali are situated on a newly rebuilt beautiful Murree Nathiagali road. A few kilometers from Changlagali one reaches Kuzagali. From Kuzagali one can go either to Ayubia to the right or Nathiagali to the left.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="color: red; font-size: 130%;"><b>Trekking In Galliat:</b></span></div><div align="justify">Galliat region provides excellent opportunities for tracking. Different tracks passing through lush green virgin forests are available for the tourists. NWFP Forest Department is doing a good work to keep these tracks in good condition. These tracks include:</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtPCKnkpbzWQOFbZOgNoc4xA3-XfDZPGqb5CQNbo666uX0ZIoH1Q3Mydoiw93izrufEf2HJ_Z6eW8AHJzM05mL8YKKy-6clCHKhWmwMMCm5nRTS-_NMCMiFyvH_EJ6f0FtfVkSx6PXhoy6/s1600/Dungagali+to+mushkpuri+trek.JPG"></a>Nathiagali to Mushkpuri:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Four kilometer track originating near Shangrila Hotel in Nathiagali passe<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjzOr-tkCq4fgoHTqcOxK0JL_CqwRjbKSYG1BbTZq_VxmdSyyE3jLJu-ZzHAsolXGlJWe1EiRHGJTtXOFdErRO8TpEtQaqKjLfita4WmVv80jLVfsm1xIGxaCemW6scv9q_2iEkNu9mN2L/s1600/Nathia+galio+to+mushkpuri+trek.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483084319333786978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjzOr-tkCq4fgoHTqcOxK0JL_CqwRjbKSYG1BbTZq_VxmdSyyE3jLJu-ZzHAsolXGlJWe1EiRHGJTtXOFdErRO8TpEtQaqKjLfita4WmVv80jLVfsm1xIGxaCemW6scv9q_2iEkNu9mN2L/s200/Nathia+galio+to+mushkpuri+trek.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 138px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 200px;" /></a>s through thick pines forests and goes to 9243 feet Mushkpuri top. on the way one can have splendid view of Lalazar Park. Lalazar Park is situated at one kilometer up the track from Nathiagali. Hikers on their way to Mushkpuri top are presented with colourful fairy fragmented carpet of flowers in the green Meadwos of Mushkpuri especially at the end of the rainy season.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Dungagali to Mushkpuri:</span></b></div><div align="justify">This second track available to go to Mushkpuri. It starts from Dungagali, a place four kilometer short of Nathiagali, on Murree-Nathiagali Highway. It equal in length to Nathiagali-Mushkpuri track. On the way one has the option to go to Lalazar Park, which of course increases the distance to the Mushkpuri top.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Dungagali to Ayubia:</span></b></div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDRy9N4MIPPYB5bRNqd9mmzgbePmOa5abwpPfSpQKpeN_79dIbvpmm87m9FabsfbHdJu7SMxmJjG9dicQApIILCNgYXxnrRLmHbjznb0YmfXXzFAeUglNRURGoBQEpieiEvoGkshhM9TE/s1600/dungagali+to+ayunia.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483089246060261154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDRy9N4MIPPYB5bRNqd9mmzgbePmOa5abwpPfSpQKpeN_79dIbvpmm87m9FabsfbHdJu7SMxmJjG9dicQApIILCNgYXxnrRLmHbjznb0YmfXXzFAeUglNRURGoBQEpieiEvoGkshhM9TE/s200/dungagali+to+ayunia.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 200px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 150px;" /></a></span></b>Again a 4 kilometer long track which is laid on the pipeline supplying water<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8FurJhDeFcrYhxgF7b2MNuH4kyF44KZ6Mn8Ae1XhLI6hpTUbPeZyu5dsOgQBdpeVmnnJ123e8s_0wRDU17QuuFsOydoaxxKT4c1l85GmQB95rAVI1XgT_CS0qPhDlxpnbzor4aLwaASZg/s1600/Dungagali+ayubia+trek.jpg"></a> from Dungagali to Murree. In contrast to Dungagali/Nathiagali to Mushkpuri tracks, it is plain track and does not have ay ups and downs but like the earlier mentioned tracks it passes through lush green pine forests.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">From Ayubia one can follow the track for another four kilometer length to Changlagali and from there for approximately another length of same distance to Khiaragali.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Nathiagali to Miranjani:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Eight kilometer track starts near Governor House in Nathiagali and 9779 feet Miranjani top. Fro<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Q5muf24TdvXCcv-Oldy-Iw-L9MFU-lR0zhn3cdYSyG5s3VMEhnAYN1-pVeyTxj0O9NcNvE9OETyKs1KoyR8U95zHHBtVxEm6bj2-jDkk_cD0m_GLAmfKyOnXcVpnedB693tGJp7I-TYK/s1600/Miranjani+trek.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482318807956752130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Q5muf24TdvXCcv-Oldy-Iw-L9MFU-lR0zhn3cdYSyG5s3VMEhnAYN1-pVeyTxj0O9NcNvE9OETyKs1KoyR8U95zHHBtVxEm6bj2-jDkk_cD0m_GLAmfKyOnXcVpnedB693tGJp7I-TYK/s200/Miranjani+trek.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 143px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 198px;" /></a>m Miranjani one can follow the tack for a further distance of 10 kilometers to Dagri. on the way one passes through Chaniangali and Lamba Dhaka (long mountain) situated at an altitude of 9541 feet and 9545 feet respectively. Another patch of thirteen kilometer track takes one to Birangali.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">From Birangali one can either take a 13 kilometer track down to Azizabad on Nathiagali-Abbottabad road or take another clime to 8831 feet Thandiani top.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: 130%;">Nightlife in Murree:</span></span></b></div><div align="justify">One could find an attractive thing to take a view from kashmir point at night, because lighting on nearby mountains and valleys look like stars on earth and gives a beautiful view from height,must see this also you will find people walking all night on mall road from gpo to pindi point and shops opened till late night,</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: 130%;">Where to Stay:</span></span></b></div><div align="justify">Murree being a well established tourist destination has a wide variety of lodgings available to suit all pockets. There are various standard hotels are available in Murree. Another option is to hire summer houses. Murree also has a number of private an<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVXLTuquBp3JcPAL5Zx9c4bbxBNPMw6gF1HHkVSZIwH2QzBHrrlWFm3PS_kvLV3yS6ekR805FHCK0AGHHupElC8ILF1BF3zmDFrqxb-Y1ikZwKVJTyE_iKTeu1saMF8Vg6AE2b0iU2dzYs/s1600/30540301_78e6ee973a_b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482312200242132562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVXLTuquBp3JcPAL5Zx9c4bbxBNPMw6gF1HHkVSZIwH2QzBHrrlWFm3PS_kvLV3yS6ekR805FHCK0AGHHupElC8ILF1BF3zmDFrqxb-Y1ikZwKVJTyE_iKTeu1saMF8Vg6AE2b0iU2dzYs/s320/30540301_78e6ee973a_b.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 217px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a>d government owned rest houses or Dak bunglows. Generally the summer season rates are 5 to 6 times the winter off season rate.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><b><span style="color: red;">Where to Eat:</span></b></span></div><div align="justify">There are many restaurants in Murree, mostly along The Mall.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><b><span style="color: red;">Where to Buy</span></b>:</span></div><div align="justify">Murree has a variety of handicraft shops selling curios for the tourist to remind them of their visit to this hill station. Traditional clothing items , head wear, carved walking sticks, jewelery items and leather goods are abundantly available.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><b><span style="color: red;">How to reach:</span></b></span></div><div align="justify">Reason<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihgcPnA4ZO44KhtbaE_0Ap5jC-XpjODGjvOM6ZZ7LhmiNpCO-IkLjsGwNP7zKjZqLZQvLb9TqM7RgxWkNritaaGD-mEC0kx24NPejVMPhai4DUhXOMoOr0tE-T6X5L1rBGCZheIpT7ypr6/s1600/way+to+murree.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482309852946413586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihgcPnA4ZO44KhtbaE_0Ap5jC-XpjODGjvOM6ZZ7LhmiNpCO-IkLjsGwNP7zKjZqLZQvLb9TqM7RgxWkNritaaGD-mEC0kx24NPejVMPhai4DUhXOMoOr0tE-T6X5L1rBGCZheIpT7ypr6/s200/way+to+murree.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 160px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px;" /></a> of being most visiting hill station is its approach. It is almost two hours drive from our capital city Islamabad. Roads are broad and safe.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Murree is situated at a distance of only thirty kilometers from Pakistani capital Islamabad. A well constructed all weather road network connects Murree with Islamabad, and areas in Punjab, North West Frontier Province and Azad Kashmir.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Islamabad Murree section of Islamabad-Muzaffarabad Expressway (N-75) was opened to traffic in 2008. A special link road has been constructed to link the city with<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcKHv3tS_zAL4GQ5QzzqE5jflmFExzaxTuLi3kDnHwf36A05iaLBXg_4rlBii-IHm8LqMy5952JfKy10F_QilcPqUfMNr2hfctk37LdQANef7Oc0HyKHOIIaQDNszOOX9fHCO2dAkcYttH/s1600/expres+murre.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482308964813496626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcKHv3tS_zAL4GQ5QzzqE5jflmFExzaxTuLi3kDnHwf36A05iaLBXg_4rlBii-IHm8LqMy5952JfKy10F_QilcPqUfMNr2hfctk37LdQANef7Oc0HyKHOIIaQDNszOOX9fHCO2dAkcYttH/s200/expres+murre.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 150px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 200px;" /></a> the Expressway. Traffic will further ease up when the Expressway will be connected with the Rawalpindi-Srinagar Highway at Lower Topa some time this summer. Expressway has considerably reduced travel time between Islamabad/Rawalpindi and Murree and provided an hassle free link to New Murree as well Azad Kashmir. The road runs through virgin forests and is more safe and smooth to drive on as compared to historical Rawalpindi-Srinagar Highway which used to be the only link between Murree and Islamabad and still provides important link to Murree.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Taxis and buses run from Islamabad, and take about 1 hour. It is a picturesque drive and has a few well developed tourist spots at Charra Pani and Company Bagh. The Chattar water park is only 15 minutes outside Islamabad. There is also an alternate but longer route to Murree from Islamabad via Nilore and Simli Dam. The alternate route joins at Lower Topa. The mountain drive is refreshing and the scenery is breath-taking especially on the Nilore-Simli-Lower Topa route.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Another two way road is constructed from toll-plaza to Pataryata, the drive is very scenic and refreshing. An link road is available for those want to go to Murree.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">Beware of the talkative Taxi drivers at the Islamabad Airport. Whenever you are hiring a Taxi to Murree fix the rates with them at the airport and don’t give them a penny more. Maximum charges for a taxi to Murree are Rs. 1000. These Taxi drivers though puzzle the tourists in the middle of the journey by asking them which route shall they take to Murree. They will say the motorway is a swift way to reach to murree in a time period of just one hour and they will charge rupees four hunderd more. They also get commission form the local hotels at Murree to bring the tourists and they posing as very helpful being will try to get you a nominal room at high charges. Make sure before coming to Murree that at which hotel you want to stay. A list of telephone numbers of almost every hotel in Murree is available on net. Contact the hotel yourself first and come straight to the place you want to stay.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><b><span style="color: red;">Sight Seeing from Pindi to Murree:</span></b></span></div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Chattar:</span></b></div><div align="justify">The Chattar water park is only 15 minutes outside Islamabad. There is also an alternate but lo<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZMB5twuDRMqwjpej5OKtzq0z_-mUXaFwnO0Oq2bEjWupWxWTXJd90tKaLl2LvkMOEPPbwgcBDcUDLgBy19nKj7YFs_JRtJJJFGet6o18JTuvkqfs3yFsimkWH978M-XeRw1UeHn0XC2V_/s1600/Chattar+Park.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482289754411265954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZMB5twuDRMqwjpej5OKtzq0z_-mUXaFwnO0Oq2bEjWupWxWTXJd90tKaLl2LvkMOEPPbwgcBDcUDLgBy19nKj7YFs_JRtJJJFGet6o18JTuvkqfs3yFsimkWH978M-XeRw1UeHn0XC2V_/s200/Chattar+Park.jpg" style="float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px;" /></a>nger route to Murree from Islamabad via Nilore and Simli Dam. The alternate route joins at Lower Topa. The mountain drive is refreshing and the scenery is breath-taking especially on the Nilore-Simli-Lower Topa route.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">This resort nestles at the base of Murree hills at a distance of 15 km on Islamabad-Murree road. This place offers scenic walks, gently flowing stream, waterfall and the surrounding hillside are a perfect attraction. The resort has a restaurant, barbecue and two air-conditioned tourist cottages. The Children's Park and playground are spread over an area of 12.5 ac<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCym89UF4bDlxoxwy-2GIYOUCoym_fH2fER5XekARkBmA_sqzf0-L5LS7Jnn6Hv2KZ2nuIewAtZ4djg2pKZEMJkAPtVZoQvxt7LRm-LGp5Q371GpUXZwxO_YgjrwcZbfsJUyGt6OCij3JF/s1600/Salgaran.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482287973573399378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCym89UF4bDlxoxwy-2GIYOUCoym_fH2fER5XekARkBmA_sqzf0-L5LS7Jnn6Hv2KZ2nuIewAtZ4djg2pKZEMJkAPtVZoQvxt7LRm-LGp5Q371GpUXZwxO_YgjrwcZbfsJUyGt6OCij3JF/s200/Salgaran.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 150px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 200px;" /></a>res.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Salgiraan:</span></b></div><div align="justify">It is 29km from Islamabad and 5 km from Chattar Bagh. TDCP develop this spot and make it attractive for picnic. Mostly people come to stay here for 15 to 20 minutes have a Cup of tea or cold drink take some rest and then start their journey towards Murree.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQM-lXdl2XVluANVfekNTVflxyCYyvxzPhlJASPjRZkc-4uKVbUCvCuEaUn0FEvwumCP3ID-iiTN13pY0hraOzys4R4voqjaPffoTB3QkpkQkLe7RYLXXGeoMxjdL1ptc9a6N1eZuhj5Sq/s1600/Charar-Pani2.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482287072559471474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQM-lXdl2XVluANVfekNTVflxyCYyvxzPhlJASPjRZkc-4uKVbUCvCuEaUn0FEvwumCP3ID-iiTN13pY0hraOzys4R4voqjaPffoTB3QkpkQkLe7RYLXXGeoMxjdL1ptc9a6N1eZuhj5Sq/s200/Charar-Pani2.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 134px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px;" /></a>Chara Pani:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Chara Pani is about 38km from Rawalpindi. Charra Pani where cold water springs gush out of the hillside. People stop here for a cup of tea or a cold drink. Colorful buses, wagons and Cars are parked here for a wash. The atmosphere of this spot is good for health that's why the major sanatorium of TB is established here. Delicious snake bar is available.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><b><span style="color: #009900;">Simli Dam:</span></b></div><div align="justify">Simli dam is one of those gems, hidden deep among the mountains, that this region is so famous for. About 30 km from Islamabad lies Simli Lake and the Dam. It can be reached via Lehtrar road or via Bhara Kahu. It is fed by the melting snow and natural springs of Murree hills. Angling and boating is also allowed in the lake. For fishing, you need to have license (permission)from CDA (Capital Development Authority), Islamabad. Best view of simli lake is from Ban Karor Road near Bassi. Best time to see the beauti of Lake is from April to September.</div><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7zqk6Qt3bveRKUup4qI9Zgv36sqFME112sDcKSmZ99xBnaxD9NECWkrHPHWExfRRhyphenhyphen78KQkPo6ML1ihOEQwrNnYe1orfW1IapercasibH6-zsUs2CQaY_OKS1lpX6ntvdDBPEL2Z2OPwP/s1600/The+Simli+Lake.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482282669347468946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7zqk6Qt3bveRKUup4qI9Zgv36sqFME112sDcKSmZ99xBnaxD9NECWkrHPHWExfRRhyphenhyphen78KQkPo6ML1ihOEQwrNnYe1orfW1IapercasibH6-zsUs2CQaY_OKS1lpX6ntvdDBPEL2Z2OPwP/s200/The+Simli+Lake.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 150px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 200px;" /></a></div><div align="justify">There is only one guest house in Simly Dam operated by CDA (Capital Development Authority), Islamabad. Before you plan to stay here, you need to have permission to stay & visit this beautiful guest house from CDA Head Office located in Islamabad.</div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify">The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has planned to increase the storage capacity of the Simli Dam from 2,305 square feet to 2,317 square feet by onstructing “auxiliary spillways. The water stored in the lake is supplied to Islamabad for drinking purposes.</div>Syed Imranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02091062951852076327noreply@blogger.com14