Tourism in Azad Jammu and Kashmir - District Bagh

Bagh
Dhirkote
This fascinating and charming place of District Bagh is 24 kilometers from Kohala, the gateway of Azad Kashmir, and 132 kilometers from Islamabad , the Capital of Pakistan. Located at an altitude of 1676 meters, Dhirkote possesses an extremely pleasant and healthy climate. The place is very popular among the people as a tourist resort mainly due to easy access, suitable altitude and beautiful landscape.
District Bagh
District Bagh
In the heart of the calm and quiet Deodar and Kail mixed forest, there is a posh Forest Rest House, three tourist huts and one log hut which are greatly sought after by tourists in summer.
Dhirkote is linked with Kohala by a black-top road. Direct transport services are available from Rawalpindi and Muzaffarabad. There is a bazaar on top of the hill which provides essential commodities. Education, medical, electricity, banking, telephone and telegraph facilities are also available here.
Dhirkote Rest House
Dhirkote Rest House
Neela Butt
From Dhirkote 6 kilometers ahead, this spot is situated at on altitude of 2000 meters. It is worth seeing from the tourist point of view as well as its historical background. On 23 rd August 1947 the Mujahideen-e-Azadi got united of this place, aiming to get independence. Considering its tourist importance the Azad Kashmir Government has constructed more than half dozen huts for the visitors.
Suddhan Gali
Suddhangali, located at a height of 2134 meters, links Chikar with Bagh, a town in the Bagh District. This scenic spot also serves as a based camp for those interested in hiking / trekking to the nearby 3045 meters high mountain. Ganga Choti. This place is also linked with Chikar by a metalled road.
Over 20 buses ply daily between Muzaffarabad and Chinari while 4 buses by between Muzaffarabad and Bagh.
Suddhan Gali
Suddhan Gali
Las Danna
From Bagh, a 15 kilometers long metalled road leads to Las Danna, a place of captivating scenes and natural bearuty. A tourist rest house is available for accommodation.