Poonch AJK

Location:-

In 10 district Poonch (Urdu: ضلع پونچھ ‎) is one of the beautiful in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.At Rawalakot the district's headquarters is located. Rawalakot known as pearl valley.Situated at a distance of 76 km from Kohala and 110 Km from Rawalpindi, it is linked with Rawalpindi/Islamabad via Azad Pattan and Tain Dhalkot and with Muzaffarabad via Kohallah by black top roads.

 Poonch district is part of the greater dispute between India and Pakistan.

Education:-

             According to the Alif Ailaan Pakistan District Education Ranked at 2015, Poonch is ranked 38 out of 148 districts in educational terms .the district is  ranked 140 out of 148 for facilities and infrastructure.

Transport:-

            Local transport, bus,car,jeep are used for traveling.Rawalakot Airport is non-operational, as there is no demand for the air service provided by Pakistan International Airlines. The airport has been closed since 1998.. And also soon Chak Airport will be use for travel by air, flight will be start Rawalpindi to rawalakot and it also may be Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad.

Place to see:-

           Poonch medical college, Banjosa Lake,Toli peer, Shaid gala, Darbar Aalia Nerian Sharif, Hot Springs (Tata Pani)

Banjosa Lake:-

         It is situated 20 km from Rawlakot at an altitude of 1981 meters.Word Banjosa is still undefined but according to local peoples, Banjosa words is hindko, consist of two parts "Bun" means forest and Josa was owner of all the Land of Banjosa. Banjosa has three main Marketplaces, R.A bazar, Miral Gala and Gale wala pir Bazaar.Nandi Lal a hindu teacher was a person who established first educational institute in Banjosa.

Toli peer:-

       Toli peer is situated at a distance of 30 Km ahead of Rawalakot. Its approximate elevation is about 8800 ft above sea level. Abbaspur, Bagh and Poonch River can be viewed from Toli Pir.Visits  for Toli peer during the summer months; the weather is generally pleasant but becomes colder from October through March. 

Shaid gala:-

          Shaid gala is situated at distance of 22 km ahead of rawalakot. Its on the way of Toli peer.

Hot Springs (Tata Pani):-

      Tatta Pani is situated on the right bank of the poonch river, at a distance of 29 km from Hajeera. Tatta Pani is famous for the cure of skin. AJK Tourism Department has constructed a tourist lodge and bathrooms for the convenience of the visitors here. Transport services for Tatta Pani are available from all important points of the Poonch, Mirpur & Kotli districts of AJK.

Darbar Aalia Nerian Sharif:-

          The holy tombs of Khwaja Ghaznavi and his younger brother are located in Nerian Sharif. The tombs are visited regularly and are constantly surrounded by much recitation of the Holy Qur'an & remembrance of Allah by both visitors and locals.

                                           Now referred to as Darbar Aalia Nerian Sharif, the area is recognised as a sacred land and renowned for its hospitality of guests. The Langar Khaana (public kitchen) is open to all, and the Mosque itself often hosts many events for Islamic education, It is also the location of Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University.