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Bagh was part of the Poonch province in the Dogra days. After 1947
it became a sub-division (Thesil) of the Poonch district only to become a
district in its own right in 1988. Linked to Muzaffarabad by two roads, one
via Sudhan Gali (80Km) and the other through Kohala (97Km). It is situated
46Km from Rawalakot. Bagh is well known for its confectionery and bakery
products.
From Bagh, a 15Km mettalled road leads to Las Danna, a place of captivating scenery and natural beauty.
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Dhirkote
is a facinating and charming place located 24Km from Kohala. Situated at
1676m above sea-level, Dhirkote possesses an extremely pleasant and healthy
climate. The place is very popular among people mainly due to easy access,
suitable altitude and beautiful landscape with Deodar and kail forests.
Neela
Butt is located 6Km from Dhirkote at an altitude of 2000m above
sea-level. It was at this place on 23rd August 1947, the local rebels,
aiming to get independence, met and made decisions about the liberation of
Kashmir from Doga rule. Neela Butt is regarded as the birth-place of the
independence movement and hence the AJK government has built a memorial
here.
