About Mendhar Tehsil
Places of interest.
Krishna Ghati
Krishan Ghati is a hilly forest area, located 30 km (19 mi) from Mendhar.[3] The site is famous for its landscapes and natural beauty. The areas near it are dangerous due to continuous ceasefire violations.Ziyarat Chhote Shah Sahib
Ziyarat Chhote Shah Sahib is located in the village Sakhi Maidan of Mendhar tehsil. This Ziyarat was built in memory of Saint Sakhi Peer Chhota Shah. A few hundred yards away lie the ruins of ancient architecture popularly believed to be of the Pandvas.[4]Ram Kund
Ram Kund is the oldest temple in Poonch region. It is located in the village of Narol, 6 km (3.7 mi) from Mendhar. This temple was built by Lalitaditya between 724 and 761.[5] In the temple's courtyard there are three sacred ponds, known as Ramkund, Lakshmankund and Sitakund. A water spring also emerges from Ramkund. Ramkund is 8–19 km (5.0–11.8 mi) from Mendhar bus stand. Pilgrims visit during the month of March in Chaitra chawdish.[6]Villages
Topa is a village located 4 km (2.5 mi) from Mendhar. The Battle of Topa was fought here by the 5 Gorkha Rifles during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.Balnoi is also a large village in Tehsil Mendhar. In 1947 mostly people of Balnoi migrated to Azad Kashmir and Pakistan.
Naka Manjhari is an historical village of Tehsil Mendhar divided by river and surrounded by mountains. It is the village of Galhuta
Bhata Dhurian is a village located in the Balakote block.
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