Overview of Bagh

The Area of district bagh is 1368 sq. km. having projected population estimated in 1994 about 0.443 million. Topogragphically this district falls into mountainous zone.Administratively, district bagh has three sub-divisions namely Bagh, Dheerkot and havaily. This district resembles to district Poonch in all means due to its history, culture, customs and tradions. The area of this district is highland deeply cut by rushing hill torrents. District bagh, as a whole is rich in natural beauty. Bagh, Dheerkot and Suddhen Galli, Hanse Chowki, Neela Butt, Las Danna, Mahmood Galli, Kahuta , Havaily and Ganga Choti are the main scenic spots in this district.

When & How to Go !

Bagh town can be visited year round. This town is accessible by metalled roads from rawalpindi, district Muzffarabad and district poonch. You can drive in your own car, van or bus to Bagh(166 km. from Rawalpinid, 100 km from Muzaffarabad via Kohalla, and 46 km. from Rawalakot. Its is also linked with Muzaffarabad via Sudhan Galli (86 km). The area of higher altitude like Dhirkot, neela butt, Mahmood gali, Lasdana and Kahuta can be visited only in summer, as these spots are too cold in winter.

Where to Stay !

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