About Sudhnutti Pallandri A.J.K.

Location:
The Sudhnoti district of Azad Kashmir is bounded by Rawalakot District in the north, Kotli in the south and Pakistan in the west.
Climate:Temperature in summer is almost 20 to 35 °C and in winter -5 to 25 °C. In winter, one may see snow on the nearby mountains.
Description:Sudhnati is one of the eight districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan. It comes under the Kashmir section which is part of the greater dispute between India and Pakistan. Sudhanoti was carved out of Poonch district in 1995. The total area of the district is 569 square kilometers, with a population of 214,000 in 1998.The district is divided into three tehsils these are:
Pallandri
Mang
Trarkhel
Population:    Sudhanoti has a population of 242,000. The majority of people living in this area are mostly members of the Sudhan and Awan tribes.
Places to See:
Pullandri:  
Pallandri is a small town, situated in the Sudhnati District, in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It was the first capital of Azad Kashmir and is about 94 kilometres away from - the capital of Pakistan. Pallandri was tehsil of Poonch District, until the district was split into Poonch and Sudhnati. Sometimes, the town's new name of Sudhnuti is still used but mostly people use its old name Pallandri. Pallandri is now the capital of Sudhnutti District. It is at an elevation of 1372 meters and is at a distance of 97 kilometers from Rawalpindi via Azad Pattan, and is also connected with Rawalakot by 64 kilometers long metalled road.Pallandri  town has a hilly landscape and many historical forts.There is a PWD Rest House located at the hilltop, giving a wonderful view of the picturesque landscape and green mountains all round. All the basic facilities of life are available.


Tararkhal:   With an altitude of 1982 meters, Tararkhal is situated at a distance of 211 kilometers from Rawalpindi via Kohala and 129 kilometers via Azad Pattan. It is a nice small station for tourists. Here PWD Rest House provides Spartan accommodation facilities. Essential commodities of daily use are also available from local bazaar.           


   
 Aliabad:  Aliabad is situated at an altitude of about 2134 meters, is at a distance of 50 kilometers from Pullandri and 112 kilometers from Rawalakot. This place is surrounded by thick, mixed forests of Deodar, blue pine and Fir.Bus service is available both from Rawalakot to Abbasspur and Rawalpindi to Kahuta. From Kahuta onwards journey by jeep is advisable.

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