Jhelum Valley (Kashmir)
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Jhelum Valley
وادی جہلم | |
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Valley | |
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  Jhelum Valley | |
| Coordinates: 34°10′09″N 73°44′36″E / 34.1691°N 73.7432°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Territory | Azad Kashmir |
| District | Hattian Bala |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (PST) |
| Website | http://jvc.ajku.edu.pk/Jhelum.php |
Jhelum Valley (Urdu: وادی جہلم ) is located in the Jhelum Valley District of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, along the course of the Jhelum River. Spanning approximately 50 kilometers (31 mi), the valley is known for its proximity to the disputed Line of Control (LoC) between Pakistan and India.[1] Hattian Bala serves as both the administrative center of the valley and the district headquarters.[2]
Tourist attractions
[edit]- Chinari and Garhi Dupatta: Famous for their panoramic views along the Jhelum River.[3]
- Chikar: A hill station which provides access to ZalZall Lake, which was formed after the 2005 earthquake due to landslides obstructing a river's path.[3][4][5]
- Loon Bagla: A dense forest area located 10 km from Chikar.[4]
- Awan Patti, Chakothi and Kotla: Tourist-friendly attractions close to the LoC.[3]
Infrastructure and facilities
[edit]The valley is connected to Muzaffarabad[6] by a road, providing access to its many towns and tourist sites. Basic amenities such as hotels, rest houses, health facilities, and educational institutes are available in most of the valley's populated areas. Tourists in the valley can also access local post offices and landline telephone services.[4]
Due to the ongoing territorial dispute between Pakistan and India, some parts of the valley, especially those near the LoC, have restricted access. However, the primary tourist areas remain accessible throughout the year.[2][4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Jhelum Valley". Azad Jammu & Kashmir Council. Archived from the original on 14 September 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ^ a b Ghafar: 092-321-3509799, Abdul (2017-03-31). "Jhelum Valley Jhelum - Jhelum Valley is Plateau in Jhelum Azad Kashmir Pakistan". Beauty of Pakistan. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c "Jehlum Valley- AJ&K Tourism & Archaeology Department". ajktourism.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 7 August 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
- ^ a b c d admin (2013-03-08). "Hotels | Things to do | Tourists destinations in Jhelum Valley". AJK TOURS. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Zalzal Lake - VisitSilkRoad". visitsilkroad.org. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ^ "Jhelum valley". jhelumvalley.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ^ "Kashmir".