Lolab Valley

Lolab Valley
Lolo
Lolab Valley
Lolab Valley is located in Jammu and Kashmir
Lolab Valley
Lolab Valley
Location in jammu and Kashmir, India
Lolab Valley is located in India
Lolab Valley
Lolab Valley
Lolab Valley (India)
Floor elevation5,464 ft (1,665 m)
Length16 mi (26 km)
Width3.10 mi (4.99 km)
Geography
Country India
StateJammu and Kashmir
DistrictKupwara
Borders on Kishanganga River| Neelum River (North)
Kashmir Valley (South)
Coordinates34°29′50″N 74°24′45″E / 34.49722°N 74.41250°E / 34.49722; 74.41250
RiverLahwal River

The Lolab Valley, earlier known as Lolo is a Himalayan valley,[1] located in the Kupwara district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is named after its founder Mahraja Lolo.[2] Lolab Valley extends from it entrance at Goose Village 1 km (0.62 mi) east of Kupwara to Diver. The valley is an oval-shaped valley 15 miles (26 km) long with an average width of 3.10 miles (5km) that includes three sub-valleys: Kalaroos, Potnai, and Brunai. Valley is at an altitude of 1,590 metres (5,215 ft) above the Sea level. Lolab Valley is characterized by lush green fields, dense forests, and scenic views, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and tourists seeking tranquility.

  1. ^ S.A. Qazi (2005). Systematic Geography of Jammu and Kashmir. APH Publishing. p. 16–. ISBN 978-8176487863.
  2. ^ "Lolab | District Kupwara,Government of Jammu & Kashmir | India". Retrieved 27 August 2024.