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Rawalakot – Azad Kashmir

Rawalakot (in Poonch district), also known as ‘Pearl Valley’ is Tolipir
generally recognized as Mini Kashmir and owes its name to the The highest peak in Rawalakot, Tolipir is of 7500 ft. above the
city of Rawalakot that was the headquarter of the Raja of sea level with a picturesque view of the surrounding area and a
Poonch before 1947. Rawalakot is a hilly area with an average view of this river from the top. Its a 45 min drive from Rawalakot
altitude of about 2000 meters above the sea level. The on a narrow road. The place has beautiful plains amidst
mountains in the district belong to the Pir Panjal range, with mountains. There are also remains of an old Mazaar at the top
Tolipir as the highest peak in the eastern mountain regions. The of Tolipir.
Jhelum River flows from north to south and also borders on the
west. The Rawalakot River making its way from Pir Panjal range
in Indian-administered Kashmir flows along the south-eastern
boundary.
Kehan nalla, Ranger nalla, and Hajira nalla are prominent
streams which are actually flood streams. North-eastern
Rawalakot is very cold, but the lower valleys experience cold
winter and hot summer. The temperature in summers varies
from 16°C to 35°C, in winter the entire place is covered in snow,
and the monsoon season runs from April to June.

Tolipir
A view of Rawalakot City

Tatta Pani
Banjosa Located 45km from Rawalkot city on Hajira Road, Tatta Pani has
Located 12 miles from Rawalakot, in the middle of Kail woods is Hot Water Springs coming out of the ground and flowing into the
a hill resort. Banjosa Lake is beautiful for boating, but also cozy Poonch River. These are sulfur water springs with water
with a night-time bonfire. Situated at an elevation of 6000 ft. temperatures approximately 86ºC in summers and 65ºC in the
above sea level, this beautiful resort is perfect for relaxing. winters.

Bonjosa Lake Tatta Pani

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