Samahni Valley – Bhimbar, Kashmir

Samahni valley is approximately 35 km long and 8 km wide, stretching from Chawlian to Behmla in the West. It is located 17 km the North of Bhimber City and 30 km the North-East of Mirpur. The valley has benefited from sub-division status since 1992.

Weather in Samahni Valley

Location of Samahni Valley

Samahni valley is guarded by high mountains on all sides and offers breathtaking and mesmerizing natural scenes to its visitors, waterfalls come down mountain slopes as well as streams of crystal clear waters.

The mountains across the whole valley dressed in jungles of pine trees add an extra touch to the stunning view. The valley holds a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere with a pollution-free environment from one end to the other.

The natural splendor of the valley Samahni and surrounding mountains has been acknowledged by many European travelers. 

The valley’s inhabitants are simple, peace-loving, and law-abiding. Theft, burglary, and violent crimes are very low which reflects the very nature of the general population in the Valley.

The majority of the households are in one way or another associated with agriculture, growing mainly wheat and maize crops. A large majority of the working population serves in different walks of life, including the Armed Forces of Pakistan, some have also been attracted to foreign countries in search of a better future.

Pahari language is mostly spoken in this valley while Urdu is also spoken and understood among the villagers. The ancient fort of Baghsar is also built in Samahni Valley and Baghsar Lake is situated near Baghsar Fort.