Devi Gali | |
Native Name: | Aamir Hussain Shaheed Gali |
Settlement Type: | Village |
Pushpin Map: | Azad Kashmir |
Coordinates: | 33.7708°N 73.857°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Pakistan |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Azad Kashmir |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Poonch |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Elevation Ft: | 5,480 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Demographics1 Info1: | Urdu |
Timezone1: | PST |
Devi Gali (ur|{{Nastaliq|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 8km (05miles) from Hajira, 12km (07miles) from Banjosa, and 32km (20miles) from Rawalakot an altitude of 5480feet.[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.