Ganga Choti
| Ganga Choti | |
|---|---|
.jpg) 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 |
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.
Etymology
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
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
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
References
- ^ "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.