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Samahni valley is a valley situated on the Line of Control that separates Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir from India-controlled Jammu and Kashmir. It is 35 km long and about 8 km in width and covers an area of 1270 km. By covered area, it is the largest valley in Kashmir.

Samahni valley near Kadyala
Samahni Valley near Chauki
Samahni Valley near Dub
Samahni Valley near Jandi chontara
Samahni Valley near Jandi chontara

Most of the inhabitants speak Pahari, with some Punjabi influence. Urdu is still spoken and understood among the villagers.

The Samahni valley has fourteen towns:

  • Jandi Chontra
  • 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:

Samahni is a strategically important location as it is near the LOC. It’s bordered by Rajouri district of India's Jammu and Kashmir.

33°2′42″N 74°11′50″E / 33.04500°N 74.19722°E / 33.04500; 74.19722

References

  1. "Samahni Valley - A Guide For Travelers - The Tourist". The Tourist. 2017-11-26. Retrieved 2018-01-18.


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