Leepa Valley

 ( Hattian Bala District ) 

The Leepa Valley () is an Arable land situated in the Hattian Bala District of Azad Kashmir administered by Pakistan. It is located approximately from the capital city of Muzaffarabad. The valley features small hamlets and is divided into five sectors; Reshian, Dao Khan, Leepa, and Chananian.

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History Leepa Valley was formerly part of Karnah tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir. The valley is now part of Jhelum Valley District in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It has been an area of strife among the two neighboring countries.

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Geography Leepa Valley is situated above sea level. Snowfall occurs regularly throughout the year.

Rice and apple fields can be found frequently in the whole valley. The Line of Control, which separates it from Jammu and Kashmir, can be seen from anywhere while standing in the valley from east to west.

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Demographics The population of Leepa Valley is about 50,000. The main language which is spoken in the valley is Kashmiri, followed by Pahari-Pothwari and Gojari language.

There is Dargah of Peer Sakhi Shahin Tootmar Khan Gali. It is near Treda Sharif in Moji hamlet near Leepa Valley.

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See also

• Bhimber Gali
• Haji Pir Pass
• Tourism in Azad Kashmir

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External links

• Leepa Valley – Azad Jammu & Kashmir Council
• Leepa Valley - Emerging Pakistan

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