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Pūnch

Jammu and Kashmir, India · Asia

About Pūnch

Pūnch sits on the route: 25 minutes from Abbaspur, 41km from Gulmarg.

Pūnch is a town located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. With a population of 28,197, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Pūnch sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pūnch to your route.

About Pūnch

Poonch (or Punch), (called Prunts in the Kashmiri, Gojri & Pahari languages) is a city and the administrative headquarters of the Poonch district, of the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which is part of the larger disputed territory of Kashmir. It is located near the Line of Control – the de

Read more facto border in the disputed region. Poonch shares a de facto border with the Poonch district of the Pakistan-administered, self-governing territory of Azad Kashmir.Poonch is also, often referred to as “Mini Kashmir” due to its landscape and climate.

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Where is Pūnch located?

Pūnch is located in Jammu and Kashmir, India, Asia. The coordinates are 33.7703 latitude, 74.0925 longitude.

What is the population of Pūnch?

Pūnch has a population of approximately 28,197 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
28,197
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Jammu and Kashmir
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
33.7703, 74.0925

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Pūnch

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Gulmarg

A meadow of flowers at 2,650 meters transformed into India's premier ski resort with the world's second-highest operating gondola.

41 km · about 45 min drive

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  • 41 kmGulmargA meadow of flowers at 2,650 meters transformed into India's premier ski resort with the world's second-highest operating gondola.

Nearby Destinations

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🇮🇳 India

23 km awayPop. 6,743

Khai Gala

🇵🇰 Pakistan

26 km awayPop. 19,119

Fatehpur

🇵🇰 Pakistan

31 km awayPop. 6,188

Rawalakot

🇵🇰 Pakistan

32 km awayPop. 50,000

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