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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: * * * and constituting the western portion of the larger K ...
from Jammu and Kashmir. It is 35 km long and about 8 km in width and covers an area of 1270 km2. By covered area, it is the largest valley in Kashmir. Most of the inhabitants speak Pahari, with some Punjabi influence.
Urdu Urdu (;"Urdu"
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is still spoken and understood among the villagers. The Samahni valley has fourteen towns: *
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: *
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 * Baghsar Lake * 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.


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Bhimber District Valleys of Azad Kashmir {{AzadKashmir-geo-stub