Devi Gali
Aamir Hussain Shaheed Gali
Village
Devi Gali is located in Azad Kashmir
Devi Gali
Devi Gali
Coordinates: 33°46′15″N 73°51′25″E / 33.7708°N 73.8570°E / 33.7708; 73.8570
Country Pakistan
StateAzad Kashmir
DistrictPoonch
Elevation
1,670 m (5,480 ft)
Languages
  OfficialUrdu
Time zonePST

Devi Gali (Urdu: دیوی گلی ) (also known as Aamir Hussain Shaheed Gali abbreviated as Shaheed Gali) is a village and a tourist attraction in Poonch District of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is located 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) from Hajira, 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) from Banjosa, and 32 kilometers (20 mi) from Rawalakot an altitude of 5,480 feet (1,670 m).[1]

Devi Gali has lush green grassy grounds surrounded by densely pine forest and mountains. The name Devi Gali is linked to this area's history. According to locals, this spot was a place of worship for Hindus, years before independence of Azad Kashmir. It is narrated that during those days a Devi (Hindu Queen) visits this place to worship in a temple located nearby. The temple was later on destroyed in early years of 21st century.

References

  1. Devi Gali Archived 2013-06-24 at archive.today, Publisher: tourisminpakistan.com. Retrieved: 22 June 2013


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