Muzaffarabad

Location:-

       Muzaffarabad is the capital of Azad Kashmir,Situated at the confluence of the Jhelum and Neelum rivers. District Muzaffarabad is located on the banks of the Jhelum and Neelum rivers. It is 138 km from Rawalpindi and Islamabad and about 76 km from Abbottabad.Distance from Muzaffarabad to Rawalakot is 130 Km.

Education:-

      

        According to the Pakistan District Education Rankings 2015, Muzaffarabad is ranked 42 out of 148 districts in terms of education.

Transport:-

       Local transport, bus,car,jeep are used for traveling.

Place to see:-

        Muzaffarabad's Forts:( Black Fort, Red Fort ), Pir Chanas, Shaheed Gali, Subri Lake (Langarpura), Barsala

       Muzaffarabad's Forts:

                                ( Black Fort, Red Fort )

Black Fort:-

       The Mughals built this fort above the river junction but it's used by the army and is off limits to visitors.

Red Fort:-

       During the year 1549 the construction of the red fort was undertaken. The red fort was finally completed by Sultan Muzaffar Khan. However towards the end of 1947, the Dogra’s fled away leaving the fort wide open to anybody. the founder of Muzaffarabad city during 1646.It is surrounded on three sides by Neelum river formally known as Kishan Ganga. The northern part had steps leading to the bank of the river. The East side of the fort was very well protected from the hazards of flood waters but some parts in the north were slightly damaged.

Barsala:-

      Barsalla is located at a distance of 100 km from Islamabad & 40 km from Muree. On the way to Muzaffarabad it is only 3 km from Kohala Bridge that is entry point in AJK.In summer season cool water of river Jhelum gives a pleasant touch.

Pir Chinasi:-

      Peer Chinisi is located at a height of 2924m above the sea-level and 32 Km, east ward of Muzaffarabad.The views of the summit of the neighboring mountain peaks spell bounds a tourist. 

Shaheed Gal:-

       Shaheed Gali is situated at the height of about 1640 meters above sea level at a distance of about 16 km westward from Muzaffarabad. From Shaheed Gali is a trek of 4 Kms leads towards a wholesome spot namely “Sri Kot'.