Bagh Azad Kashmir Pakistan

Bagh District (Urdu: ضلع باغ ‎) is one of the eight districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. The district, which had been part of Poonch District, was created in 1988.^[1] The district is bounded by Muzaffarabad District to the north, Poonch district to the south, and Poonch District of the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir to the east; it is bounded by the Punjab, Rawalpindi District and Abbottabad District of Pakistan's North-West Frontier Province to the west. The total area of the district is 1,368 square kilometers.^[2] Bagh District is linked to Muzaffarabad by two roads, one via Sudhan Gali (80 km) and the other through Kohala (97 km). It is situated 46 km from Rawalakot. Bagh District was created with three sub-divisions, namely Dhirkot, Bagh and Haveli, with its headquarters at Bagh. It is said that a bagh (garden) was set up by the landowner where the premises of the Forest Department are now located. As a result, the area that is now the district headquarters was named “Bagh
                                                                                        History of Bagh Azad Kashmir, Pakistan

The political environ had further deteriorated in the State o Jammu & Kashmir after the unanimously passed and adopted resolution on 19th July 1947. This resolution firmly stated that “the state of Jammu and Kashmir should accede to Pakistan for geographic contiguity, religious and cultural reasons andethnicity. In this meeting it was resolved that all party workers would work in there areas of influence with regards to the spirit of resolution.

In Bagh, Syed Hussan Shah Gardezi who was president of Muslim Conference of Tehsil Bagh AK with the other activists like Sayyed Khadim Hussain Shah, Secretary Muslim conference Bagh, Sardar Doost Mohammad Khan and others were assigned the task to actively coordinate and further strengthen the objectives of the party.

During this period Dogra army victimized hundreds of Muslim and burnt several houses of Muslims to ashes. This situation made the activist to organize a clandestine action committee, to launch armed struggle, the only dispensable way to overthrow the problem.

On knowing about this action committee, Dogra regime arrested Syed Hussain Shah Gardezi and many others. Section 144 was already imposed on this area and the entire activist started violating it. Meanwhile Syyed Sadiq Hussain Shah, Adil Gardezi, Moulana Mazhar Nadvi and Syed Shamshad Hussain decided and worked for organizing a meeting with people at the central place of Bagh Azad Kashmir and also to hoist Pakistan flag on Bagh Azad Kashmir Fort. This procession while marching towards Bagh was found by hundreds of Muslims and when it reached Neela butt it had already turned into thousands.

Here under the leadership of Peer Ali Ashghar Shah the procession proceeded towards Bagh where it camped at Huda Bari Bagh Azad Kashmir because the Dogra army has encircled and targeted the whole area.

On 26 Aug, 1947 when the grand meeting at Huda Bari Bagh started the Dogra opened fire. It was the time when Peer Ali Ashghar Shah had just stood at the stage to address the people. The first shot pierced to the chest of Qabil Khan a volunteer from Sohawa who was martyred while having raised an unfurled Pakistan’s flag. Approximate 80 people were injured. This cause serious anger throughout the whole state and Muslims of Bagh Azad Kashmir and Sudhnoti Azad Kashmir announce armed rebellion as the only solution to the problem.

After the liberation of Bagh Azad Kashmir, civil order was restored and Peer Ilyyas Shad Qazi Aalim din were appointed as the chief of Bait-ul-mall. Before 1947, Bagh was one of the four Tehsils of the State of Poonch AJK. It was declared as district in 1988, before it was a part of District Poonch.

Tours points of  this city

Tehsil BAGH
It is 100 km. away from Muzaffarabad via Kohalla and 80 km. via sudhan gali, 205 km. from Islamabad and 46 km. from rawalakot. This town is situated on the confluence of two mini nallas malwani and mahal which flow all the year round.

Bagh town comprises shops of all trades and has all the basic necessities of life. The people of Bagh Azad Kashmir are brave, courageous and skilled, especially the artificers in the field of bakery and confectionery. The well recognized Haji Peer Pass is about 32 km. From Bagh city linked with metal led road. Middle and High standard hotels, Al-Noor Hotel, Dewan-E-Aziz Hotel, Hotel Bagh International, PWD rest house and forest rest houses are available for visitors and tourists.

Tehsil Dhirkot:
The fascination and charming place of district Bagh Azad Kashmir is 25 km from kohalla the gateway of Azad Kashmir and 132 km from Islamabad located at an altitude of 1676m. Dhirkot is extremely pleasant and healthy climate area which is near to nature. This place is very popular among the visitors as a tourist resort mainly due to easy access, suitable altitude and beautiful landscape.

Neela Butt:
From Dhirkot towards southeast 5 km ahead is Neela Butt. This spot is situated at an altitude of 2000m. Despite its scenic beauty, this place is well-known for its historic background.

Las Danna:
From Bagh City 15km long metal road leads to Las Danna. From Lasdanna the main highway branches to three roads, one leads to Mahmood Gali, Plangi and Kohalla the other runs to Haji peer and Aliabad while the third one towards Abbasspur, Hajira and then Rawlakot Poonch District. Here AJK tourism department has constructed a tourist rest house.

17 km ahead of Las Danna is another scenic spot for tourist’s attraction Mahmood Gali. From here 10 km away is Kahuta linked with metal road, is also a worth seen place. From Kahuta 10 km away is Kailer and then 12 km from Kailer is Hallan valley. These are located in Tehsil Haveli, Fwd Kahuta, District Bagh Azad Kashmir.

When & How To Go:

Bagh town can be visited year round. This town is accessible by metal 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). Bagh Azad Kashmir is also linked with Muzaffarabad via Sudhan Gali with the distance of 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 houses of some govt. departments at the spots of tourist attractions are also available. These resorts are book able through the district offices of AJK tourism Department, PWD, and Forest Dept.

Cities near Bagh

• Muzaffarabad - the capital of the state and close to the epicenter of the 2005 earthquake
• Mirpur - is the second largest city of Azad Kashmir. Popular for its nearby Mangla view resort.
• Dadyal - consists of more than 70 smaller villages.
• Rawalakot Rawalakot- Its Kashmir heaven on earth.
• Islamgarh
• Bhimber
• Kotli
• Bagh
• Sudhnati
• Neelum

Nearest Air port :  Benazir Bhutto International Airport Islamabad
Nearest Railway Station : Havelian Railway Station Hazara
Local transport: Bus Taxi Jeep also available at bagh    
Mobile Networks: UFONE , WARID , ZONG, MOBILINK
Inter net provider : PTCL Some local 

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Hotels of Bagh  

• Dewan E Aziz Hotel, Near HBL Main Branch (NearMainBridge) Bagh AzadKashmir
• Dewan E Ayub Hotel, Near HBL Main (NearMainBridge) Branch Bagh AzadKashmir
• Al Aziz Hotel, Hydri Chowk, Bagh AzadKashmir
• Al Noor Hotel,Suddan Gali Road, Near MDS Bagh AzadKashmir
• Hotel Bagh International, Near Alshafa Hopsital, Bagh AzadKashmir
• Al Shahbaz Hotel, Hudda Bari, Bagh AzadKashmir
• Paradise Hotel, Hudda Bari, Bagh AzadKashmir
• Bagh Tourism Hotel, Pulli, Bedori Shopping Complex, Bagh AzadKashmir
• Mishal Younas Shaam, MD BTH 0333-3300212 (For Phone Booking)
• Al Aftab Hotel, Bhount Chowk, Bagh AzadKashmir
• Al Madina Hotel, Zaman Chowk, Bagh AzadKashmir
• Pak Kashmir Hotel & Resturant, Zaman Chowk Bagh AzadKashmir
• Moon Light Hotel, Khan Chowk, Bagh AzadKashmir
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  S#	Name of Hotels	Single Bedroom / Rent	Double Bedroom / Rent	Tripple Bedroom	Contact
  1	Tourism Hotel & Resturent, District head quarter Bagh	9 Rooms / 500 Rs	7 Rooms / 800 Rs	2 Rooms / 1100 Rs	+92-(0)-5823-4445190
  2	Valley Inn Hotel & Resturant, Sayyidan Shohdan Chowk Hoda Bari Bagh	3 Rooms / 600 Rs	14 Rooms / 800 Rs	4 Rooms / 1100 Rs	+92-(0)-5823-444902-3
  3	Al Noor Hotel near MDS College Road Bagh	5 Rooms / 400 Rs	9 Rooms / 800 Rs	6 Rooms / 900 Rs	+92-(0)-5823-442282 442976
  4	Deewan-e-Aziz Hotel & Restaurant	7 Rooms / 400 Rs	7 Rooms / 600 Rs	4 Rooms / 700 Rs	+92-(0)-5823-443209

  
  Lodges
  

  S#	Name of Lodges	Single Bedroom  / Rent	Double  Bedroom / Rent	Deluxe Room / Rent	Contact
  1	Tourist Lodge, Shddhan Gali	---	2 Rooms / 850 Rs	1 Room / 1050 Rs	+92-(0)-5823- 920067
  2	Tourist Huts (3) Dheerkot	---	6- Rooms / 850 Rs	---	+92-(0)-5823- 920067
  3	Tourist Lodge, Neela Butt	---	2 Rooms / 850 Rs	1 Room / 1050 Rs	+92-(0)-5823- 920067
  4	Tourist Lodge, Lasdanna	---	2 Rooms / 850 Rs	1 Room / 1050 Rs	+92-(0)-5823- 920067

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

Banks:
Allied Bank Ltd, Hydri Chowk, Bagh AzadKashmir
United Bank Ltd, NearForest Office Road, Bagh AzadKashmir
Habib Bank Ltd,Forest Office Road, NearMainBridge, Bagh AzadKashmir
HBL ATM 1-Link Machine is available
National Bank Ltd, NearForest Office Road, Bagh AzadKashmir
Muslim Commercial Bank, Zaman Chowk, Bagh AzadKashmir

ATM Availability:
ABL ATM, Hydri Chowk, Bagh AzadKashmir
UBL ATM,Forest Office Road, Bagh AzadKashmir
HBL ATM, NearMainBridge, Bagh AzadKashmir

Courier services:
SMS, Pak Kahmir Hotel, Bagh AzadKashmir
Ph # 05823442349
Pick up point, Main Bazar, Bagh Azad Kashmir
Ph # 05823442394
TCS Service, Fazlia Market, Bagh AzadKashmir
Mr. Azhar Shah Ph # 03015608575

Photography Services:
Shafqat Sadri Photo Studio, Near Hydri Chowk, Bagh AzadKashmir
Ph # 05823442394
Mehmood Rather (Photographer)
Cell #: 0344-5248464

Chemist Shops:
Gardezi Medical Store, Main Bazaar, Bagh AzadKashmir
Ph # 05823442273
Kashmir Medical Store,Sudhan Gali Road, Bagh AzadKashmir
Ph # 05823442524
Modren Medical Store,Aftab Zaidi Road, Bagh AzadKashmir
Ph # 05823442511

Doctors/Hospitals:
Al-ShafaaHospital, Near Zaman Chowk, Bagh AzadKashmir
Ph # 05823442311

District Health Office:
Sudhan Gali Road, Bagh AzadKashmir
Ph # 05823442401

General Post Office GPO:
Near Main Bus Stand, Bagh AzadKashmir
Ph # 05823442498
 

BAGH Police Station:
City Police Station, Near BoysDegree College, Bagh Fort, Bagh Azad Kashmir
Ph # 05823442307