Jhelum Valley (Kashmir)

Jhelum Valley
وادی جہلم
Valley
Jhelum Valley is located in Azad Kashmir
Jhelum Valley
Jhelum Valley
Coordinates: 34°10′09″N 73°44′36″E / 34.1691°N 73.7432°E / 34.1691; 73.7432
CountryPakistan
TerritoryAzad Kashmir
DistrictHattian Bala
Languages
 • OfficialUrdu
Time zoneUTC+05:00 (PST)
Websitehttp://jvc.ajku.edu.pk/Jhelum.php

Jhelum Valley (Urdu: وادی جہلم ) is a valley in the Jhelum Valley District of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, along the Jhelum River. It stretches for approximately 50 kilometers (31 mi) and is known for its proximity to the disputed Line of Control (LOC) between Pakistan and India.[1] The administrative center of the valley is Hattian Bala, a major town that also serves as the district headquarters.[2]

Tourist Attractions

  • Chinari and Garhi Dupatta: Famous for their serene environments and panoramic views along the Jhelum River.[3]
  • Chikkar: A hill station which provides access to Zilzaal Lake, which was formed after the 2005 earthquake due to landslides obstructing a river's path.[3][4]
  • Loon Bangla: A dense forest area located 10 km from Chikkar.[4]
  • Awan Patti, Chakothi and Kotla: These locations lie close to the LOC, attracting tourists.[3]
Chakothi, Jhelum Valley

Infrastructure and Facilities

The valley is connected by a road from Muzaffarabad[5] allowing 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 visiting the valley can also enjoy access to local post offices and landline telephone services.[4]

While some parts of the valley, particularly near the LOC, have restricted access due to the ongoing territorial dispute, the main tourist zones remain open year-round.[2][4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Jhelum Valley". Azad Jammu & Kashmir Council. Archived from the original on 14 September 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  2. ^ 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)
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b c d admin (2013-03-08). "Hotels | Things to do | Tourists destinations in Jhelum Valley". AJK TOURS. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  5. ^ "Jhelum valley". jhelumvalley.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2013.