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Naltar Valley Lakes

The Nalter Valley is located in the northwest of Gilgit-Baltistan, the 5th province of Pakistan {gateway to the world} and {mountain settlement}  It is 40 km (25 miles) from the city of Gilgit across the North Valley• Nelter Valley - Fairyland Nelter  It is 40 km (25 miles) across the general valley from the city of Gilgit and has an elevation of 4,678 meters (15,348 feet).  The Nelter Valley is famous for its beauty and high lakes.  It is the most visited area for travelers across the Silk Road, KKH (Karakoram Highway) and now CEPC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor).  People said this is the real paradise.  That is why every year more than fifty thousand visitors come to see its beauty and enjoy the summer vacation season.  In the winter season, the National Skating Championship is held on January 1 every year at the end of February.  A Brief History of the Niltar Valley It is said through ancient history that the Niltar Valley was the first disc...

Rush Lake

Rush Lake is a high-altitude lake located in the village of Hopper in the valley of the former state of Gilgit-Baltistan.  Located at an altitude of <4,500 meters above sea level• Rush Lake (Urdu: رش جھیل) is a high altitude lake located near Nagar Pari, Peak in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.  At 4,694 meters (15,400 feet), Rush is one of the highest alpine lakes in the world.  It is located about 15 km (9 miles) north of Mayar Peak and Spantik (Golden Peak) in Nagar Nagar.  It is the highest lake in Pakistan and the 27th highest lake in the world. <Rush Lake and Rush Peak reach Nagar and Valley Hopper via Hopper Glacier (Boleter Glacier) and Meyer Glacier• which rises from the Mayar and Fuprush peaks.  The track leading to Rush Lake offers views of Spantik, Malubit, Myar Peak, Fuprash Peak and Altar Sar •

Kotli, Azad Kashmir

K0tli the districts headquarter is at the distance of 114 kil0meters from Rawalpindi/Islamabad via Sehnsa, H0lar and Kahuta with an altitude of 627 meters ab0ve the sea level . It is linked with Mirpur by two metall0id roads, one via Rajdahani (90 kilometers) and the other via Charhoi. It is also directly linked with the Rawalaka0t via Tararkhal (82 kilometers). A PWD Rest h0use, T0urist Rest H0use at Sarda and middle standard hotels in the town provide accommodation facilities to the visitors. It is devel0ping in to an industrial city very rapidly. All the basic facilities of life are available in Kotli Town. Kotli University is located in Kotli (UOK), formerly a constituency college of Azad Jammu and Kashmir University.  It became a university as a result of Presidential Ordinance passed in 2014 Bus and wagon transport services are also available. Some private hotels are also available according to the local standardAccording to Pakistan's 2017 census, Kotli had a total populatio...

Mangla Dam

Mangla Dam is a multipurpôse dam loćated on the Jhelum River in the Mirpur District of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan.  It is the ševenth largest ďam in the wôrld.  The village of mangla, which sits at the mouth of the dam, serves as its name.  In November 1961, the selected contractors of the project revealed.  It was announced that Bunny & Partners, a British engineering firm, would be serving as lead designers, engineers and inspectors for the construction of the dam (led by Geoffrey Bunny).  The project was initiated by a consortium known as the Mangla Dam Contractors, which consisted of eight American construction firms, managed by Guy F. Atkinson, based in southern San Francisco, California.   As part of the Indus Waters Treaty signed in 1960, India acquired the rights to the waters of the Ravi, Sutlej and Beas rivers, while in addition to Pakistan, the waters of the above three rivers in Pakistani territory and some financial compensation....

Ramkot Fort

Ramkot Fort is built on the site of an old Hindu Shiva temple.  This mountain peak is surrounded on three sides by the river Jhelum (ancient "Vistata").  Remains of the 5th and 9th centuries AD have been discovered near a temple during excavations.  In the sixteenth century AD, the Muslim rulers of Kashmir built several forts to protect their borders.  Sitting at the confluence of Ramkot, Jhelum and Poonch rivers is one of them.  The Sikh Maharaja of Kashmir further strengthened Ramkot.  <Ramkot Fort is located on the opposite side of ○Mirpur town and one has to cross Mangla Lake by boat to reach there•.  A 10-minute road trip from Mirpur leads to Sikhyan and the nearby Army Water Sports Club, from where boats are available to reach Ramkot Fort.  It takes 45 minutes to get there.   To get to the fort, you have to take a boat from Mangla Dam Water Sports Club, which after about 10 minutes ride, reaches the northern boundary of the reservoir...

Samahni Valley

It iš located 17 km nôrth of Bhimber city and 30 km northeast of Mirpur.  The valley is protected by high mountains all around, offers breathtaking and natural scenery for its visitors, waterfalls descend from the slopes of the mountain as well as the lower reaches and canals and crystal clear water canals.  Surrounded by pine forests, these mountains across the valley add an extra touch to the stunning view.  The valley has a peaceful and serene environment with pollution-free environment from one end to the other.  <The entire valley of Samahni is about 35 km long and 8 km wide, stretching from •Chawlian to •Bahmala in the west• The people of the valley are simple, peaceful and law abiding.  The best time to visit the valley is in March and April, followed by July, August and September.  Because the plants and landscapes are great during these months

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 ...