AZAD KASHMIR(BEST PLACE FOR TOURISM IN KPK PROVINCE)

Pakistan is full of breathtaking locations which will make u fall in love with this country . Pakistan has world most beautiful places to visit specially at its best with northern areas of Pakistan. This country is famous all around the world because of sky high mountains, lush green valleys ,mighty rivers , beautiful place and amazing wild life.Azad Kashmir is one of the best place for tourism in the northern areas of Pakistan.Azad Kashmir is the region of Pakistan situated in Northern part of the country. The northern part of Azad Jammu and Kashmir encompasses the lower part of the Himalayas, including Jamgarh Peak 4,734 metres (15,531 ft). However, Sarwali peak in the Neelum Valley is the highest peak in the state. Ganga Choti is the peak in Bagh.Fertile, green, mountainous valleys are characteristic of Azad Kashmir's geography. 

WEATHER :-

The southern parts of Azad Kashmir, including Bhimber, Mirpur and Kotli districts, have extremely hot weather in summers and moderate cold weather in winters. It receives rains mostly in monsoon weather. In the central and northern parts of the state, the weather remains moderate hot in summers and very cold and chilly in winter. Snowfall also occurs there in December and January. This region receives rainfall in both winters and summers. Muzaffarabad and Pattan are among the wettest areas of the state. Throughout most of the region, the average rainfall exceeds 1400 mm, with the highest average rainfall occurring near Muzaffarabad (around 1800 mm). During summer, monsoon floods of the Jhelum and Leepa river are common, due to high rainfall and melting snow.

POPULATION:-

Azad Kashmir is one-sixth of the size of Gilgit-Baltistan.The territory also borders Pakistan's Punjab province to the south and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to the west. To the east, Azad Kashmir is separated from the Indian administered Kashmir by the Line of Control, the de facto border between India and Pakistan. Azad Kashmir has a total area of 13,297 square kilometres (5,134 sq mi), and a total population of 4,045,366 as per the 2017 Census.

Top 10 Tourist Attractions Of Azad Kashmir – Pakistan:-

Following are the top attractions in Azad Kashmir for tourism:-

1. Neelum Valley

2. Rawalakot

3. Banjosa Lake

4. Jhelum Valley

5. Ramkot Fort

6. Toli Pir

7. Pir Chinasi

8. Leepa Valley

9. Red Fort

10. Shounter Lake

CONCLUSION :-

Azad Kashmir is quite a safe and peaceful region.Some parts of Azad Kashmir are off-limits to tourists, particularly the 15-mile-wide buffer zone or 16 km along the Line of Control that separates the state from the neighbouring Indian occupied state of Jammu and Kashmir. Azad Kashmir is a globally recognized heaven. It is all due to the vibrant green valleys that compel you to never bat your eyes once you catch sight of it. It is a place of waterways, abundant lakes and a wildlife adventure to experience. The flag was adopted on 24 September 1975 via the Azad Jammu and Kashmir State Flag Ordinance, passed by founding President Sardar Muhammad Ibrahim Khan. It was designed by Abdul Haq Mirza, a retired lieutenant-colonel who also created the formation signs of the Azad Kashmir Regular Force.

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