Azad Jammu & Kashmir
Bagh Valley
A green Pir Panjal valley in Azad Kashmir, home to Ganga Choti, Ganga Lake, Sudhan Gali and the Lasdana viewpoint.
- Region
- Azad Jammu & Kashmir
- Altitude
- 3,045 m
- Best time
- April – October (snow in winter)
Weather
Cool summers (10–25°C), cold and snowy winters.
Bagh is a scenic district of Azad Kashmir in the Pir Panjal range, known for pine forests, high meadows and quiet mountain villages. It is much less crowded than Murree or Naran, which makes it ideal for hikers and nature lovers.
The main attractions are Ganga Choti (3,045 m), the nearby Ganga Lake, the village of Sudhan Gali and the Lasdana hilltop viewpoint.
Highlights
- ◆Ganga Choti
- ◆Ganga Lake
- ◆Sudhan Gali
- ◆Lasdana Top viewpoint
- ◆Pine forest and meadows
How to reach
Drive from Islamabad or Rawalpindi towards Bagh via Kahuta, Azad Pattan and Rawalakot or via Kohala (about 4–5 hours to Sudhan Gali).
Questions
Is Bagh good for a day trip?
Ganga Choti is possible as a long day trip, but 2 days is more comfortable.
Does Bagh get snow?
Yes, in winter the upper areas are snowbound.
