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Tourism In Azad Kashmir
The northern part of Azad Jammu and Kashmir encompasses the lower part of the Himalayas, including Jamgarh Peak (15,531 feet, or 4,734 meters). However, Sarwali peak in the Neelum Valley is the highest peak in the state. Fertile, green, mountainous valleys are characteristic of Azad Kashmir's geography, making it one of the most beautiful regions on the subcontinent.Azad Kashmir at britannica.com The southern parts of Azad Kashmir including Bhimber, Mirpur and Kotli districts has extremely hot weather in summers and moderate cold weather in winters. It receives rains mostly in monsoon weather. In the central and northern parts of state weather remains moderate hot in summers and very cold and chilly in winter. Snow fall also occurs there in December and January. This region receives rainfall in both winters and summers. Muzaffarabad and Pattan are among the wettest areas of the state. Throughout most of the region, the average rainfall exceeds 1400 mm, with the highest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharda Kashmir , a given name
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Sharda may refer to: * ''Sharda'' (1942 film), a 1942 Bollywood film * ''Sharda'' (1981 film), a 1981 Bollywood drama film * Sharda (singer) (born 1937), playback singer in 1960s and 1970s Hindi films * Sharda, Azad Kashmir, Neelum District, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan * Sharda River, a Ghagra-Ganges tributary that runs along the Nepal/India border * Sharada script, a script used to write Kashmiri * Sharda University, in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India * A name of the Hindu goddess Saraswati See also * Sharada (other) * Sharla Sharla is an English feminine given name that is a feminine form of Charles. Notable people with the name include: Given name * Sharla Boehm (1929-2023), American computer scientist *Sharla Cheung (born 1967), Hong Kong actress and film producer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samahni Valley
Samahni valley is a valley situated on the ''LOC'' (line of control) that separates Azad Kashmir from Jammu and Kashmir. It is 35 km long and about 8 km in width and covers an area of 1270 km2. By covered area, it is the largest valley in Kashmir. Most of the inhabitants speak Pahari, with some Punjabi influence. Urdu is still spoken and understood among the villagers. The Samahni valley has fourteen towns: * Jandi Chontra *Kadyala *Dab *Kalich *Bandala *Samahni *Manana *Sarsala *Chowki *Bindi *Jandala *burjun *mathoon *garhoon *darhal *Poona *Chaai *Baroh *Dall khambah *Haripoor *Jajooha Other important locations include: *Baghsar Fort - an ancient fort constructed by Mughal rulers *Baghsar Lake Baghsar Lake ( ur, باغ سر جھیل) is a lake situated at 975 m above sea-level in the Samahni Valley of Bhimber District in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. The lake is roughly half a kilometre long and overlooks the Bandala Valley. The lake is a p ... * saray sad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shingo River
The Shingo River is a tributary of the Indus River, and flows through Gilgit-Baltistan and Kargil district, Kargil regions. In the Kashmiri terminology, the Shingo river joins the Dras River, which in turns joins the Suru River (Indus), Suru River. In the Balti terminology, the Shingo River runs all the way to the Indus River, and the other rivers are its tributaries. Course The river originates in the Deosai National Park, Chhota Deosai plains in the Astore District, north of Minimarg, and flows east. The Shigar River, which originates in the Deosai National Park, Bara Deosai Plateau to the north, also flows east and joins the Shingo River before it enters the Indian-administered Kargil district near Dalunang. In the Kargil district, at the Kaksar village, Shingo is joined by the Dras River, which originates near Zojila Pass and flows northeast. The flow of Shingo is then doubled. The two combined rivers join the Suru River (Indus), Suru River flowing north at Kharul, 7&nbs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poonch River
The Poonch River (also known as Punch River, Punch Tohi, Tohi of Punch) is a tributary of the Jhelum River that flows through Jammu and Kashmir in India, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan. Name According to Georg Bühler, the ancient form of the word Tohi is Taushi mentioned in the Rājataraṅgiṇī and the Nīlamata Purāṇa. In the latter work, Āpagā (Aik Nala of Sialkot), Tauśī and Candrabhāgā are named together. Probably, the word is connected with the Sanskrit ''tuṣāra'', 'cold', i.e. 'snow'. Course The river originates in the south-facing foothills of Pir Panjal range, in the areas of Neel-Kanth Gali and Jamian Gali. It is called 'Siran' (Suran) in this area. It flows south and then west until it reaches the town of Poonch, after which it bends southwest, finally draining into the Mangla Reservoir near Chomukh. The towns of Poonch, Sehra, Tatta Pani, Kotli and Mirpur are situated on the banks of this river. Tributaries Frederic Drew wrote of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neelum River
The Neelum River, or Kishanganga River, is a river in the Kashmir region of India and Pakistan. It originates in Bandipora district of northern Jammu and Kashmir in India, flows through the Neelam District of Pakistan's Azad Kashmir and then merges with the Jhelum River near the city of Muzaffarabad. Name of the river The river has traditionally been known as the Kishanganga River ( ur, ) and is still known as such in India; after the partition of India in 1947, the river was renamed the Neelum River () in Pakistan in 1956. Basin ''Shardadesh'' is a name for the drainage basin of the Kishanganga River. Course The Kishanganga River originates from Krishansar Lake in the vicinity of Sonamarg in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and runs northwards to Badoab village in Tulail Valley where it meets a tributary from the Dras side. Then it runs westwards, parallel to the Kashmir Line of Control. It is fed by many glacial tributary streams on its way. It enters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subri Lake
Subri Lake, also known as Langarpura Lake, is located 10 km Southeast of Muzaffarabad in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. The lake is formed where the Jhelum River widens. This lake is accessible by Muzaffarabad-Chakothi road. See also *List of lakes in Pakistan Pakistan is home to many natural and man-made lakes and reservoirs. The largest lake in Pakistan is the Manchar Lake. The lake is spread over an area of over . The highest lakes in Pakistan are the Paristan Lake and Shimshal Lake, which both ar ... References {{coord, 34.324, N, 73.520, E, type:waterbody_region:PK, display=title Lakes of Azad Kashmir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shounter Lake
Shounter Lake is a scenic lake located in Shounter Valley, a sub valley of Neelam Valley, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, at the elevation of . The lake is fed by the surrounding mountains glacial waters. The lake is encircled by snow coated mountains, green grass vegetation and specimens of ''Iris hookeriana'' are dispersed around the lake. The lake is accessible from Kel town of Neelum Valley, by a jeepable track. See also *Ratti Gali Lake *Saral Lake *Mahodand Lake *Lulusar Lake *Chitta Katha Lake *List of lakes in Pakistan Pakistan is home to many natural and man-made lakes and reservoirs. The largest lake in Pakistan is the Manchar Lake. The lake is spread over an area of over . The highest lakes in Pakistan are the Paristan Lake and Shimshal Lake, which both ar ... References Lakes of Azad Kashmir {{AzadKashmir-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saral Lake
Saral Lake is located on border of Neelam and Kaghan Valley in Pakistan at an altitude of . The lake is accessible from Sharda by a jeepable track which leads to Gumot National Park and then through hiking trek can be reached to the lake. See also *Chitta Katha Lake *Ratti Gali Lake *List of lakes of Pakistan Pakistan is home to many natural and man-made lakes and reservoirs. The largest lake in Pakistan is the Manchar Lake. The lake is spread over an area of over . The highest lakes in Pakistan are the Paristan Lake and Shimshal Lake, which both a ... References Lakes of Azad Kashmir Glacial lakes {{Pakistan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ratti Gali Lake
Ratti Gali Lake is an alpine glacial lake which is located in Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan . The lake is located at an altitude of . The lake is fed by the surrounding glacier waters of the mountains. See also * Chitta Katha Lake *Saral Lake Saral Lake is located on border of Neelam and Kaghan Valley in Pakistan Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, wit ... References Lakes of Azad Kashmir {{AzadKashmir-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganga Lake (Pakistan)
Ganga Lake (Urdu:گنگا جھیل) or ''Ganga Sar'' is a high-altitude lake (2,942 metres (9,652 ft) located in the Bagh Valley, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is near Ganga Choti Peak in the Himalayan (Pir Panjal) range. The lake is accessible from Bagh by a Jeep Jeep is an American automobile marque, now owned by multi-national corporation Stellantis. Jeep has been part of Chrysler since 1987, when Chrysler acquired the Jeep brand, along with remaining assets, from its previous owner American Moto ... track. Lakes of Azad Kashmir {{Pakistan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chhota Gala Lake
Chhota is the Hindi word for "small" or "little" and may refer to: *Chhota Chhindwara, a town in Narsinghpur district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India *Chhota Gobindpur, a census town in Purbi Singhbhum district in the state of Jharkhand, India *Chhota haazri, a meal served in households and barracks, particularly in northern British India, shortly after dawn *Chhota Imambara, an imposing monument in the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India *Chhota Saula, a village in Pirojpur District in the Barisal Division of southwestern Bangladesh *Chhota Shakeel (born 1955 or 1960), Indian man accused of association with Dawood Ibrahim *Chhota Udaipur Chhota Udaipur is a town and a municipality in Chhota Udaipur district in the state of Gujarat, India. It is the headquarters of Chhota Udaipur district. History Chhota Udaipur was originally ruled by Bhil king , The last Bhil king of Chhota ..., a city and a municipality in Vadodara district in the state of Gujarat, India * Chhota U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baghsar Lake
Baghsar Lake ( ur, باغ سر جھیل) is a lake situated at 975 m above sea-level in the Samahni Valley of Bhimber District in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. The lake is roughly half a kilometre long and overlooks the Bandala Valley. The lake is a popular tourist destination. Many local and migratory birds, especially ducks and geese, inhabit the lake. The lake is habitat to water lilies, and the surrounding hills are covered by cheerh, or pine trees and lily flowers. The area has several archaeological remains since Bhimber fell on the route of Mughal emperors who occasionally visited the Kashmir valley. The Baghsar Fort is situated at 3353 feet above sea level. Mughal Emperor Jahangir died on his way back from Kashmir near Sarai Sababad in 1627 AD. To preserve his body, the entrails were removed and buried here, and the body was transported to Lahore later. This four-story structure of granite has played important roles in history during the times of Ahmed Shah Abdali, Ranjit S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
