Location:-
In 10 district Bagh is one of the beautiful in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The total area of the district Bagh is 1,368 square kilometers.District Bagh is linked to Muzaffarabad by two roads,via Sudhan Gali (80 km) and the other way Kohala (97 km). It is situated 46 km from Rawalakot.Bagh (166 km. from Rawalpinid. At Bagh the district's headquarters is located.
The district Bagh is sub-divided into 2 tehsils;
Bagh Tehsil
Dhirkot Tehsil
Education:-
According to the Alif Ailaan Pakistan District Education Ranked at 2015, Bagh is ranked 16 out of 148 districts in educational terms .the district is ranked 108 out of 148 for facilities and infrastructure.
Transport:-
Local transport, bus,car,jeep are used for traveling.
Places to See:-
Dhirkot, Sudan Gaili, Las Danna, Ganga Choti, Darra Haje-Peer
Dheerkot is a facinating and charming place located 24Km from Kohala. Situated at 1676m above sea-level, Dhirkot possesses an healthy climate. The place is very popular among people mainly due to easy access, suitable altitude and beautiful landscape with Deodar trees and kail forests.
In the heart of the calm and quite Deodar trees and Kail mixed forest, there is a posh Forest rest house, three Tourist Huts and a Log Hut, which are greatly sought after by tourists in summer. Dheerkot is linked with all parts of Azad Kashmir by black top roads and direct transport services are also available.
Sudhan Gali located at a height of 2134m above sea-level and a short distance from Bagh. This scenic spot also serves as a base camp for those going hiking/trekking to the nearby 3045m high mountain, Ganga Choti.
To reached Sudhan Gali from Muzaffarabad or Bagh. It takes around a couple of hours to reach here on public or a hired transport from Bagh. Local transport for Sudhan Gali leaves near the Al-Noor hotel. The other option is to come from Muzaffarabad via Garhi Dopatta and Chakar. This option takes around 4 hours. There is an unconfirmed report of a proposed plan to develop a road and even a chair-lift from Sudhan Gali to Ganga. This might result in an increase of tourism but would definitely be a disaster for its natural environment and beauty.
From Bagh, a 20km long mettalled road leads to Las Danna which is a place of captivating scenes and natural beauty. From Lasdanna, three roads branch off the main road i.e. Mahmood gali-Palangi, Haji pir- Aliabad and Abbasspur- Hajira respectively. A rest houses and a dhabas ( small restaurant )is available here.
Ganga Choti:-
Ganga Peak, more commonly known as Ganga Choti among locals is located in the Bagh Azad Kashmir. It is also visible from Bagh city and is often called as the Crown of Bagh. Ganga Choti is approachable from Sudhan Gali,Bagh, it s take time 3 hours and it is strenous trek since you have to gain hight at every step, there is very rare flat grounds here. Ganga Choti is a scenic peak village Bani Minhasan in Bagh Azad Kashmir, Pakistan.
It is 10200 feet (3045 meters) high. It is an attraction for tourists in that area. It is situated in the Pir Panjal Range.Ganga Choti starts from the town of Sudhan Gali which is at a height of 2200 meters from sea level. From there, the peak can be reached through a 3-4 hours easy hike. People in Chanari climb Ganga from that side.The hike to Ganga offers some very nice views of the valley and meadows. From the peak one can have a 360 degree panoramic view of the whole area. The nearest peak higher from Ganga Peak is called Pir Kanthi, which is at an aerial disttance of about 10 km from it. In winters the whole area is covered by snow so the best time to visit it is from April to August.
Sahlian Maldialan -
Village with a population of almost 10,000, 2 km from Bagh in Azad Kashmir. It is surrounded by Nala Maahl, Vill Dharay, Naryola and Singhola. Its total land is 22,000 kanals. It has a forest covering an area of almost 5000 kanals. Its highest point is Blair Potha and its lowest point is Mung Bazar. A proposed ring road touches Sahlian Maldialan at Mung Sahlian via Mung Bazar Bridge.
Kafal Ghar -
The native village of Amerr-e-Shariat Mualana Muhammad Abdullah, a great Leader that provoke the people against the Dogra government for freedom.
Nar Sher Ali Khan -
A Union Council 15 km from Bagh In the Bases (Daman) of Lasdana;
Mahldara -
A village about 8 km north of Bagh City.
Rehra -
Rera village is located about 10 km from Bagh. It is located between two streams: Seri Kathi Mahal and Dullahi Mahal.
Thub Thakyalan-
One of places where a majority of people are Thakyal Rajputs. It is 22 kilometers for away from Bagh. Thub Thakyalan is the largest union council of Bagh District.
Bees Bagla-
It is 25 km away from Bagh at North East and 8,000 feet above sea level. It is the central place of four sub villages,The people of Bees Bagla are well educated and qualified.
