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Rawlakot

Pearl Valley

Rawalakot also known as Pearl Valley is located in the heart of district Poonch of AJK. This beautiful valley is famous for its breathtaking views and sceneries. It is a saucer shaped valley with an altitude of 1615m. It is situated at a distance of 80km from Islamabad.

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People of Rawalakot

People in Rawalakot are very warm hearted and welcoming. Hospitality is their passion. The city has a mixture of luxury and necessary commodities of life available in different bazars. Woolen clothes, shawls, wooden carvings are very famous in these bazars. Mushrooms, honey, walnuts, apples, cherry, medicinal herbs, deodar are very famous there. Equipment for hiking such as diggers, camping tents, stoves and sleeping bags are available at very economical price.

How to Reach There…

From Islamabad/Rawalpindi it takes you about 2 and a half hour to reach this beautiful valley, via Azad Pattan and dhalkot. The Guoien Nalla road connecting Rwalapindi to Rawalakot through Azad Pattan had considerably reduced the traveling time. Throughout this road there are amazing natural scenes to be seen.

Rawalakot has an airport but unfortunately since 2001 it is non-operational because PIA has stopped giving its services to this area.

Accommodation

Lodges, private and governments owned hotels and guest houses are available in the area. Restaurants however are not frequently found but traditional and continental foods are available in the hotels and guest houses. Gulf In Hotel is the major attraction for tourists.

Transport

Public transport is easily available to Rawalakot.

Rawalakot has an airport but unfortunately since 2001 it is non-operational because PIA has stopped giving its services to this area.

Destinations Near Rawalakot


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Tolipeer


Nergola Waterfall

Weather In Rawalakot

The weather in Rawalakot is quite erratic. The average temperature during the summer season varies from 25°C to 35°C. However in winters there is heavy snowfall which starts from December and last till January. The winter season lasts from November to March. The valley also experiences the rainy season from April to June. The autumn season brings its own beauty the whole valley gets covered with hues of first gold, then russet and then red. The overall weather throughout the year usually remains cold and chilly.

Attractions

The major attractions for tourists and travelers in Rawalokot include