The Leepa Valley (Urdu: وادی لیپہ) is an arable valley situated in the Jehlum Valley of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. It is located approximately 110 kilometres (68 mi) from the capital city of Muzaffarabad.[1] The total area of Leepa is 9 km. The valley is divided into the Nowkot, Kasirkot, Dao Khan, Leepa, and Chananian sectors.[2] The most beautiful part of it is Dao Khan, and Nowkot. Some Major casts of Leepa is Malik, sayed, Awan, Chodary. The famous point of Leepa valley is Shamas bari view. There is one famous River, Qazi Nagh.
Leepa Valley
وادی لیپہ | |
|---|---|
 Paddy fields in Leepa, 2011 | |
  Leepa Valley Location within Azad Jammu and Kashmir  Leepa Valley Location within Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 34°18′49″N 73°53′53″E / 34.3136°N 73.8981°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Adm. Unit | Azad Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Hattian Bala |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Urdu |
| • Local | Kashmiri, Pahari-Potwari, Hindko, Gojri |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (PKT) |
| Website | LeepaValley.com |
History
editLeepa Valley was formerly part of Karnah tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir. The valley is now part of Jhelum Valley District in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It has been an area of strife among the two neighboring countries.[3][4][5]
Population
editThe population of Leepa Valley is about 80,000.
Geography
editLeepa valley is situated 10,000 feet (3,000 m) above sea level. Snowfall occurs regularly throughout the year.[6][7]
Rice and apple fields can be found frequently in the whole valley. The Line of Control, which separates it from Jammu and Kashmir, can be seen from anywhere while standing in the valley from east to west.[8]
Languages
editThe main language which is spoken in the valley is Kashmiri, followed by Pahari-Pothwari and Gojari.
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Distance from Muzaffarabad to Leepa Valley". Google Maps. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- ^ "Discovering the Enchanting Leepa Valley: A Comprehensive Guide". Azadi Times. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ Tariq Naqash, Dawn.com (8 June 2017). "Pak Army responds to 'unprovoked' firing by Indian troops along LoC: ISPR".
- ^ Naqash, Tariq (14 November 2017). "Elderly woman killed in Indian troops' firing across LoC".
- ^ "Pakistani army says Indian fire kills 2 civilians along border". 25 October 2017.
- ^ "Snow, landslides: Roads leading to Leepa, Neelum valleys blocked - The Express Tribune". 29 January 2017.
- ^ "Roads blocked as new spell of snowfall begins in Leepa Valley - Pakistan - Dunya News".
- ^ "Azad Jammu & Kashmir Council :: Leepa Valley". ajkcs.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 16 September 2015.
External links
edit- https://ajktourism.gov.pk/leepa-valley
- Leepa Valley - Emerging Pakistan Archived 28 June 2020 at the Wayback Machine
Azad Kashmir travel guide from Wikivoyage
