Samahni valley is a valley situated on the ''LOC'' (line of control) that separates
Azad Kashmir
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (; ), abbreviated as AJK and colloquially referred to as simply Azad Kashmir, is a region administered by Pakistan as a nominally self-governing entitySee:
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from
Jammu and Kashmir.
It is 35 km long and about 8 km in width and covers an area of 1270 km
2. By covered area, it is the largest valley in Kashmir.

Most of the inhabitants speak
Pahari, with some
Punjabi influence.
is still spoken and understood among the villagers.
The Samahni valley has fourteen towns:
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Jandi Chontra Jandi Chontra is a town in the Bhimber District of Pakistani-administered Jammu and Kashmir. It is a local tourist spot and is located 17 km from Bhimber city and 67 km from Mirpur. The area is known for its panoramic views. The Shrine o ...
*Kadyala
*Dab
*Kalich
*Bandala
*Samahni
*Manana
*Sarsala
*Chowki
*Bindi
*Jandala
*burjun
*mathoon
*garhoon
*darhal
*Poona
*Chaai
*Baroh
*Dall khambah
*Haripoor
*Jajooha
Other important locations include:
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Baghsar Fort
Baghsar Fort is an ancient fort built in Samahni Valley near Bhimber, Pakistan, close to a place known as Baghsar. The fort was constructed by Mughal rulers. Some parts of it are currently closed to visitors, due to it being right beside the l ...
- an ancient fort constructed by Mughal rulers
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Baghsar Lake
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saray sada bad
Samahni is a strategically a important location as it is near the LOC. It’s bordered by Rajouri district of India's
Jammu and Kashmir.
References
Bhimber District
Valleys of Azad Kashmir
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