Samahni Valley

Samahni valley is a valley situated in Bhimber District on the Line of Control that separates Pakistani-administered Azad Kashmir from Indian Jammu and Kashmir. It is 35 km long and about 8 km in width and covers an area of 1270 km2. By covered area, it is the largest valley in Kashmir.



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: Other important locations include:
 * Jandi Chontra
 * Kadyala
 * Dab
 * Kalich
 * Bandala
 * Samahni
 * Manana
 * Sarsala
 * Chowki
 * Bindi
 * Jandala
 * burjun
 * mathoon
 * garhoon
 * darhal
 * Poona
 * Chaai
 * Baroh
 * Dall khambah
 * Haripoor
 * Jajooha
 * Baghsar Fort - an ancient fort constructed by Mughal rulers
 * Baghsar Lake
 * saray sada bad

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