Rawalakot (Urdu: راولا کوٹ ), is a city and district headquarters of Poonch Division and Poonch District in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Set in a valley, Rawalakot is approximately 76 kilometres (47 mi) from Kohala, Pakistan and about 120 km (75 mi) from the city of Rawalpindi. Rawalakot Airport
is non-operational and has been closed since 1998, as there is no
demand for the air service provided by Pakistan International Airlines.
The city is home to the Agriculture University of Azad Kashmir,[1]
numerous higher secondary schools/high schools, and a number of private
schools. Chhota Gala, Banjosa, Hurnamera, Singola, Pothi, Dreaik Trar
Rawalakot , khaigala , Ali Sojal, Dahmni, Chambanar , Koian and Kharick
are the villages of Rawalakot.
Chape-ni-Dhara (Gulshan-e-Shuhda)
The place is located on the outskirts of Rawalakot (4kms) on the main Rawalakot-Banjosa road. The site offers comfortable climate and tranquil atmosphere during the summer. It also possesses historical/archeological importance as an abandoned old temple exists here. The renovation and preservation of the said temple can increase the interest of the visiting researchers tourists.
Ghori Maar & Toli Pir
Ghori Maar , one can explore the fascinating beauty overlooking the sub Valleys of Rawalakot & Bahg. The road from Ghori Maar leads to Tolipir-a place that offers calm atmosphere with vast green meadows stretching over a big area a big area
Banjosa Lake Rawalakot
Banjosa Lake It is situated 20 kilometers from Rawalakot, at an altitude of 1981 meters. Its scenic beauty and impressive surrounding is compelling and attracts tourists to reach here to enjoy the nature. Amidst the captivating beauty of Banjosa, the artificial lake reflects the dense forest standing along the surroundings of the resting calm waters
Tolipeer
Hotels
Lodges
Guest Houses
Nearest Air port : Benazir Bhutto International Airport Islamabad
Nearest Railway Station : Hazara Havelian Railway Station
Local transport: Bus Taxi Jeep also available at bagh
Mobile Networks: UFONE , WARID , ZONG, MOBILINK
Inter net provider : PTCL Some local
Chape-ni-Dhara (Gulshan-e-Shuhda)
The place is located on the outskirts of Rawalakot (4kms) on the main Rawalakot-Banjosa road. The site offers comfortable climate and tranquil atmosphere during the summer. It also possesses historical/archeological importance as an abandoned old temple exists here. The renovation and preservation of the said temple can increase the interest of the visiting researchers tourists.
Ghori Maar & Toli Pir
Ghori Maar , one can explore the fascinating beauty overlooking the sub Valleys of Rawalakot & Bahg. The road from Ghori Maar leads to Tolipir-a place that offers calm atmosphere with vast green meadows stretching over a big area a big area
Banjosa Lake Rawalakot
Banjosa Lake It is situated 20 kilometers from Rawalakot, at an altitude of 1981 meters. Its scenic beauty and impressive surrounding is compelling and attracts tourists to reach here to enjoy the nature. Amidst the captivating beauty of Banjosa, the artificial lake reflects the dense forest standing along the surroundings of the resting calm waters
Tolipeer
Tolipeer is a hill station in Rawalakot, a hilltop 40 kilo meters from
Rawalakot, It is located at the drive of 45 minute from Rawalakot city.
Abbaspur, Bagh and Poonch River can be viewed from Tolipeer.
Tolipir is the highest mountainous location and the most attractive point in the north-eastern area of Rawalakot. Tolipir offers outback time on wide spread grassy fields and aspiring views as it is the origin point of three different mountainous ridges. The tourism rest-house on the way to tolipir is also located on a very scenic location. There are some old remains of a Mazaar at the highest top of Tolipir. Weather is pleasant in summer.
Tolipir is the highest mountainous location and the most attractive point in the north-eastern area of Rawalakot. Tolipir offers outback time on wide spread grassy fields and aspiring views as it is the origin point of three different mountainous ridges. The tourism rest-house on the way to tolipir is also located on a very scenic location. There are some old remains of a Mazaar at the highest top of Tolipir. Weather is pleasant in summer.
Hotels
S#
| Name of Hotels |
Single Bedroom / Rent
|
Double Bedroom / Rent
|
Tripple Bedroom/ Rent
|
Contact
|
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1
|
Rawalakot International Hotel & Resturant, Muzaffarabad Road Rawalakot
|
3 Rooms / 2500 Rs
|
6 Rooms / 1800 Rs
|
3 VIP Rooms/ 4000 Rs | +92-(0)-5824-443134 |
2
|
Hill Top Hotel, Main Bazar Rawalakot
|
--- |
16 Rooms / 1500 Rs
|
4 Rooms / 2500 Rs
|
+92-(0)-5824-444583 |
3
|
Tourism Hotel mung Road Rawalakot
|
--- |
7 Rooms / 700 Rs
|
- | +92-(0)-5824-442772 |
4
|
Paradise Hotel near Shaheed Stadium Rawalakot
|
--- |
12 Rooms / 500 Rs
|
3 Rooms/ 700 Rs | +92-(0)-5824-443755 |
5
|
Gulf Hotel & Resturant Gulf Plaza Rawalakot
|
--- |
10 Rooms / 500 Rs
|
4 Rooms/ 700 Rs | +92-(0)-5824-442026 |
6
|
Al-Zaheer Hotel, Main Bazar Rawalakot
|
--- | 6 Rooms / 500 Rs | --- | +92-(0)-5824-443213 |
7
|
National City Hotel Supply Bazar Rawalakot
|
--- | 7 Rooms / 500 Rs | --- | --- |
8
|
Green Valley Hotel, Mung Road
|
--- | 9 Rooms / 800 Rs | --- | +92-(0)-5824-444692 |
Lodges
S#
|
Name of Lodges
|
Double Bedroom / Rent
|
Deluxe Room / Rent
|
Contact
|
---|---|---|---|---|
1
|
Tourist Lodge, Paniola
|
2 Rooms / 850 Rs | 1 Room / 1050 Rs | +92-(0)-5824-920123 |
2
|
Tourist Lodge, Koyian
|
2 Rooms / 850 Rs | 1 Room / 1050 Rs | +92-(0)-5824-920123 |
3
|
Tourist Lodge, Banjosa
|
4 Rooms / 850 Rs | 1 Room / 1050 Rs | +92-(0)-5824-920123 |
4
|
Tourist Lodge, Ghori Mar | 2 Rooms / 850 Rs | --- | +92-(0)-5824-920123 |
5
|
Tourist Lodge, Tatta pani | 7 Rooms / 850 Rs | 1 Room / 1050 Rs | +92-(0)-5824-920123 |
Guest Houses
S# |
Name of Guest Houses
|
Double Bedroom / Rent
|
Tripple Bedroom / Rent
|
Contact
|
---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Koian International Private Guest House, Chuk Rawalakot
|
14 Rooms / 2000 Rs
|
--- | +92-(0)-5824-442527 |
2 |
Hamaliya International Guest House, Chuk Rawalakot
|
12 Rooms / 2000 Rs
|
6 Rooms/ 2500 Rs | +92-(0)-5824-443301 +92-(0)-3466-142434 |
3 |
Green Valley Mung Road Rawalakot
|
9 Rooms / 800 Rs | --- | +92-(0)-5824-444692 |
4 |
City International Guest House, Main Bazar Rawalakot
|
7 Rooms / 600 Rs | --- | +92-(0)-5824-442886 |
5 |
Abdali Guest House, Banjosa Road Chahr Service Station
|
3 Rooms / 500 Rs | --- | --- |
6 |
Cazmos Guest House main Bazar Rawalakot
|
5 Rooms / 800 Rs |
1 Room / 1000 Rs
|
+92-(0)-5824-443486 |
Nearest Air port : Benazir Bhutto International Airport Islamabad
Nearest Railway Station : Hazara Havelian Railway Station
Local transport: Bus Taxi Jeep also available at bagh
Mobile Networks: UFONE , WARID , ZONG, MOBILINK
Inter net provider : PTCL Some local
Climate data for Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 15.6 (60.1) |
22.9 (73.2) |
24.4 (75.9) |
31 (88) |
35 (95) |
36.6 (97.9) |
38.2 (100.8) |
37 (99) |
32.4 (90.3) |
27.9 (82.2) |
24.3 (75.7) |
21.9 (71.4) |
38.2 (100.8) |
Average high °C (°F) | 7.3 (45.1) |
9.8 (49.6) |
14.7 (58.5) |
22.6 (72.7) |
26.3 (79.3) |
28.1 (82.6) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.5 (88.7) |
24.2 (75.6) |
15.4 (59.7) |
9.2 (48.6) |
8.7 (47.7) |
19.13 (66.44) |
Average low °C (°F) | −1.8 (28.8) |
2.7 (36.9) |
7.0 (44.6) |
11.9 (53.4) |
14 (57) |
15.8 (60.4) |
16.3 (61.3) |
16.6 (61.9) |
12.1 (53.8) |
10.8 (51.4) |
5.8 (42.4) |
1 (34) |
9.35 (48.83) |
Record low °C (°F) | −5.6 (21.9) |
−6 (21) |
0.8 (33.4) |
3.3 (37.9) |
10 (50) |
10 (50) |
10 (50) |
10.7 (51.3) |
3 (37) |
1.9 (35.4) |
−4 (25) |
−6.3 (20.7) |
−6.3 (20.7) |
Rainfall mm (inches) | 24.9 (0.98) |
30.8 (1.213) |
31.2 (1.228) |
20.1 (0.791) |
14.4 (0.567) |
44.1 (1.736) |
112.8 (4.441) |
136.3 (5.366) |
43.8 (1.724) |
15.7 (0.618) |
14.5 (0.571) |
19.1 (0.752) |
507.7 (19.987) |
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