Dhulli, Bagh, Azad Kashmir

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The Area of district bagh is 1368 sq. km. having projected population estimated in 1994 about 0.443 million. Topographically this district falls into mountainous zone.

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Administratively, district bagh has three sub-divisions namely Bagh, Dheer kot and havaily. This district resembles to district poonch in all means due to its history, culture, customs and traditions. The area of this district is highland deeply cut by rushing hill torrents. District bagh, as a whole is rich in natural beauty. Bagh, Dheer kot and suddhen gali, hanse chowki, neela butt, Las Danna mahmood gali, kahuta , havaily and ganga choti are the main scenic spots in this district.

How to reach?

Muzaffarabad Airport

Muzaffarabad Airport (IATA: MFG, ICAO: OPMF) is a domestic airport, located at Muzaffarabad, Kashmir, Pakistan.

Airport type Public
Operator Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
Location Muzaffarabad
Elevation AMSL 2,691 ft / 820 m
Coordinates 34°20′21″N 73°30′31″E

Rawalakot Airport

Rawalakot Airport (IATA: RAZ, ICAO: OPRT) is located at Rawalakot in Azad Kashmir,Pakistan.

Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
Location Rawalakot
Elevation AMSL 5,479 ft / 1,670 m
Coordinates 33°50′59″N 73°47′54″E

Cities near Bagh

  • Muzaffarabad – the capital of the state and close to the epicenter of the 2005 earthquake
  • Mirpur – is the second largest city of Azad Kashmir. Popular for its nearby Mangla view resort.
  • Dadyal – consists of more than 70 smaller villages.
  • Rawalakot Rawalakot- Its Kashmir heaven on earth.
  • Islamgarh
  • Bhimber
  • Kotli
  • Bagh
  • Sudhnati
  • Neelum

By Land

Traveling by road to Azad Kashmir is itself an attraction as you come across the most beautiful scenes of winding rivers and hills. It takes about 4 to 5 hours from Islamabad to Muzaffarabad in a car or van. You also pass through the beauty of hills the Murree during the journey. This is the shortest route to this city.

Buses and MPVs leave from Islamabad, Pakistan approximately every 20 minutes for different destinations in Azad Kashmir.

By Bus

Muzaffarabad and Mirpur has the busiest bus network in Azad Kashmir, running from early hours of the morning to late night. Daily routes includs Bhimber District, Dina, Gujrat, Jhelum, Kharian & Kotli District.

The new coaches in Muzaffarabad / Mirpur travel to larger cities of Pakistan including Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi & Sialkot.

By Taxis

Also by Car hire

Hotels in BAGH 

  • Dewan E Aziz Hotel, Near HBL Main Branch (NearMainBridge) Bagh AzadKashmir
  • Dewan E Ayub Hotel, Near HBL Main (NearMainBridge) Branch Bagh AzadKashmir
  • Al Aziz Hotel, Hydri Chowk, Bagh AzadKashmir
  • Al Noor Hotel,Suddan Gali Road, Near MDS Bagh AzadKashmir
  • Hotel Bagh International, Near Alshafa Hopsital, Bagh AzadKashmir
  • Al Shahbaz Hotel, Hudda Bari, Bagh AzadKashmir
  • Paradise Hotel, Hudda Bari, Bagh AzadKashmir
  • Bagh Tourism Hotel, Pulli, Bedori Shopping Complex, Bagh AzadKashmir
  • Mishal Younas Shaam, MD BTH 0333-3300212 (For Phone Booking)
  • Al Aftab Hotel, Bhount Chowk, Bagh AzadKashmir
  • Al Madina Hotel, Zaman Chowk, Bagh AzadKashmir
  • Pak Kashmir Hotel & Resturant, Zaman Chowk Bagh AzadKashmir
  • Moon Light Hotel, Khan Chowk, Bagh AzadKashmir

There are many reasonable and inexpensive hotels with 24 hours hot and cold showers and rest houses in Bagh town. Tourist rest houses of some govt. departments at the spots of tourist attractions are also available. These resorts are book able through the district offices of AJK tourism Department, PWD, and Forest Dept.

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