Poonch (or Punch), (called Prunts in the Kashmiri, Gojri & Pahari languages) is a town and the administrative headquarters of the Poonch district, of the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which is part of the larger disputed territory of Kashmir.

Dec 30, 2024 · Poonch has witnessed many historical era. Around 326 BC when Alexander the Great invaded the lower Jhelum belt to fight with Porus, this region was known as Dravabhisar. In 6th Century AD, the famous Chinese traveler Huien Tsang passed through this area.

Nov 26, 2024 · Poonch is a town in western Jammu and Kashmir union territory, northern India. It lies at the confluence of the Belar and Poonch rivers, at the southern foot of the western Pir Panjal Range, and is situated near the line of control between the Indian- and Pakistani-administered portions of Kashmir.

Poonch or Punch is a district of the Jammu division of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. [1] With headquarters in the town of Poonch, it is bounded by the Line of Control (boundary between Indian and Pakistan administered Kashmir) on three sides (north, west and south).

Poonch District: A Journey Through History, Culture, Geography, and Tourism Introduction:Nestled in the picturesque region of Jammu and Kashmir, Poonch district is a land of ancient history, rich culture, diverse geography, and breathtaking landscapes.

Poonch (also referred to as Punch) is a town and a municipal council, which forms the capital of the Poonch district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The city is near the Line of Control - the de facto border with Pakistan's Azad Kashmir.

Poonch District (Urdu: ضلع پونچھ ) is a district of Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. [1] It is one of the 10 districts of this Pakistan-administered territory.

Poonch (or Punch), (called Prunts in the Kashmiri, Gojri & Pahari languages) is a town and the administrative headquarters of the Poonch district, of the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which is part of the larger disputed territory of Kashmir.

Dec 30, 2024 · In the 6th Century A.D. Chinese traveller Huien Tsang passed through Poonch. He wrote that Poonch was famous for graphics, fine tea (Musloom) and good horses. Around 850 A.D., Poonch became a sovereign state when Mr. Nar, …

Poonch, often referred to as the "Mini Kashmir," is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty. The district is adorned with lush green valleys, sparkling rivers, dense forests, and snow-capped peaks, making it a paradise for nature lovers.