Mirpur

Discover Mirpur - The largest city of Azad Kashmir

Located in Azad Kashmir in the Mirpur District, the city of Mirpur is the capital of the district as well as one of the largest cities in Azad Kashmir. It is a mountainous area and has a hot and dry climate.

It is located north of the industrial cities of Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Lahore etc. and also has very developed industries such as textile, vegetable fat, garments, cosmetics amongst others.

The city has very well planned and modern design buildings as there is a lot of investment from expats who are now living here. It also has a number of hotels, restaurants, shopping malls and other urban facilities.

  

Ramkot Fort

Ramkot Fort is located next to the Mangla dam. It is accessible by boat. When one visits the fort, they can also go to Dadyal village, which is a 30 minute walk from the fort. The Ramkot fort is built over the site of an old Hindu temple, and three sides of this fort are surrounded by the River Jhelum.

Mangla Fort

Mangla Fort is located on a high hill and overlooks the Jhelum river, which separates Jhelum from Mirpur. A part of this for was raised during the construction of the Mangla Dam, and the breath taking views are what makes it is a tourist destination.

Old Mirpur City

There are many shrines in Mirpur which have actually been drowned by the Mangla Lake. However, during the months of March and April, the water level recedes to such an extent that these shrines become visible, and people can actually drive on the roads.

Restaurants

Mirpur has many food centers and restaurants. There are small food streets takeaways and also elite eateries. Mirpuri cuisine is more similar to Punjabi food than it is to Kashmiri food.

Shopping

Mirpur has a large shopping area around Chowk Shaheed. There are many stores, plazas, shopping malls and markets where they sell everything from hand-made pottery to international brands. Similar to every place in Pakistan, bargaining is common.

Hotels

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