Ganga Choti
Ganga Choti (Urdu: گنگا چوٹی) is a peak located in Bagh District of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan.[2] Located at a height of 3,045 metres (9,990 ft), it is a part of the Pir Panjal Range of the Lower Himalayas.[3] Geographically, it is located between the union council Birpani and Sudhan Gali village.
| Ganga Choti | |
|---|---|
Ganga Choti in Bagh District | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,045 m (9,990 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Mountains of Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 34°04′30″N 73°47′20″E / 34.07500°N 73.78889°E |
| Geography | |
Ganga Choti Location within Kashmir Ganga Choti Location within Pakistan | |
| Location | Bagh District, Kashmir, Pakistan |
| Parent range | Pir Panjal Range |
Etymology edit
It is said by the locals that the peak got its name from the local Hindus who resided in the region the Partition of India.[3]
Access edit
Ganga Choti can be reached from two ways – one is from Chikkar, and the other is from Bagh Sudhan Gali Road.[4] Sudhan Gali is a small town located about four kilometers from Ganga Choti, and has a few shops and hotels, which can be used by travelers. From there, it is an eight-kilometer uphill hike to reach the summit. Off-road vehicles can also be used to shorten the journey.[5]
Winter sports edit
In recent years, the AJK Winter Sports Association has been organizing winter sports activities in a bid to promote tourism and generate economic activity in the area.[6][7]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Ganga Choti - Department of Tourism". Department of Tourism Aj&K. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ Quraishi, Omar R. (2015-04-05). "8 beautiful mountains in Pakistan that you probably haven't heard of". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
- ^ a b Ahmed, Sanober (2015-08-16). "Azad Jammu and Kashmir: Hometown glory". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
- ^ "Ganga Choti – Department of Tourism". Retrieved 2023-03-12.
- ^ Piracha, Imtiaz (2016-09-18). "Travel: Sudhan Gali will make you forget Murree". Dawn. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
- ^ Naqash, Tariq (2022-02-10). "Ganga Choti winter event from today". Dawn. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
- ^ "AJK's week-long winter festival comes to an end". The Express Tribune. 2023-02-14. Retrieved 2023-03-12.