Bhimbar

Bhimber

Bhimber بھمبر
— Town —
A view of town from the nearby hill
Coordinates: 32°35′N 74°02′E / 32.58°N 74.04°ECoordinates: 32°35′N 74°02′E / 32.58°N 74.04°E
Country	Pakistan
Territory	Azad Kashmir
District	Bhimber District
Government
• Nazim (Chairman City)
Time zone	PST (UTC+5)
Postal code	10040
Dialling code	05828
Website	Official Website

Bhimber (Urdu: بھمبر, Hindi: भमबर) is the chief town of Bhimber District, Azad Kashmir. The town is situated on the border between Azad Kashmir and Pakistan at a distance of about 50 km from Mirpur, about 48 km from Gujrat and about 166 km from Islamabad.

History

Bhimber has been important strategically. It lies on the route that was followed by the Mughal Emperors for their frequent visits to the Kashmir Valley. It is also known as "Baab-e-Kashmir" (Door to Kashmir) because of its importance and geographical location which was ideal for Mughal Emperors to enter Kashmir. Mughal Emperor Jahangir discussed Bhimber in his book Tuzk-e-Jahangiri.

Culture

Most of the population of the town migrated from Samahni region. Therefore, a large number of people speak Pahari. Bhimber is situated at the border of Azad Kashmir and Punjab, so Punjabi is also used.

Geography and climate

The Bhimber region is only region in Azad Kashmir which consists of plains. Its hot, dry climate and other geographical conditions closely resemble with those of Gujrat, the adjoining district of Pakistan.

Ethnic groups in Bhimber

Tourism

Bhimber and its surrounding area is very rich in archaeological remains. There is a forest rest house in Bhimber. Famous historical and scenic sites in the town and surrounding area include:

Transportation

Buses

Common public transport is Hiace. Daily routes include Mirpur, Gujrat, Dina, Jhelum, Gujranwala and Kharian. The coaches and coasters travel to larger cities of Pakistan including Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi and Sargodha.

Air

The nearest commercial airport was the Islamabad International Airport, which is approximately 166 km by road from Bhimber. Recently, Sialkot International Airport has become operational which is about 150 km from town. So, this is most suitable for the people. There is a small military air strip in the town.

Educational Institutes

References

1. Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Website. "Distance from other cities.". http://www.ajk.gov.pk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35&Itemid=71. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
2. Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Website. "Jahangir discussed Bhimber in his book Tuzk-e-Jahangiri.". http://www.ajk.gov.pk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35&Itemid=71. Retrieved December 8, 2011.

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