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Rawalakot (Pearl Valley)









Rawalakot is also known as Pearl Valley is located in the heart of district Poonch of AJK. This beautiful valley is famous for its breathtaking views and sceneries. It is a saucer shaped valley with an altitude of 1615m.It is situated at a distance of 80km from Islamabad. it is linked with Rawalpindi / Islamabad via Azad Pattan and Dhalkot and with Muzaffarabad via Kohallah by black top roads. The construction of Goi Nullah road between Rawalakot and Azad Pattan has reduced the distance and journey time considerably. The Jhelum River flows from north to south and also borders on the west.  The Rawalakot River making its way from Pir Panjal range in Indian-administered Kashmir flows along the south-eastern boundary. Kehan ​​nalla, Ranger nalla, and Hajira nalla are prominent streams which are actually the flood streams.  North-eastern Rawalakot is very cold, but the lower valleys experience cold winter and hot summer.  The temperature in summers varies from 16 C to 35 ° C, in winter the entire place is covered in snow, and the monsoon season runs from April to June. During summer the place becomes full of green grass and beautiful flowers including many varieties of Roses.  Rawalakot offers very pleasant climate during the summer.  The city has some good hotels and private guest houses that provide comfortable accommodation.  Here the tourism industry is growing with the increasing collaboration of public-private efforts.  Its pleasant climate and easy access from other regions makes it a favorite tourist destination.  The improvement of transportation and telecommunication sectors has further contributed to its potential for tourism.






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