POGAL FESTIVAL, District Ramban

Pogal is a valley in the mountains of Jammu Division, in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Since 2014 its area has constituted a separate tehsil within Ramban district. The valley is situated about 30 kilometers far from District Headquarter Ramban and 23 kilometers from Sub-District Banihal. Pogal is derived from two words 'pooh' (Pausha) a month in the Hindu calendar and 'Gul' means flower. A local flora called 'Chhraund' blooms here in the month of 'pooh', a Kashmiri calendar season with lush green meadow of Sargali which are great attraction for locals who trek from pogal for 04 KM (approx.) to spend a relaxing day at Sargali meadows. Inhabitants in Pogal Paristan are mostly agricultural, and grow crops such as Maize, Potatoes, and Pluses (Rajma). The place has several scenic and valiant niches, i.e. Chapnagla, Pasthati etc. Some most famous tourist spot include Sunaseri, Sarwadhar, Hinjni, Dhoobdanda' Tookra' Hamargali, Kakargali, Googli Dhar, Beranbass in Paristan area and Sargali, Rohan Top, Taparwan, Hansraj top in Pogal area. but the only thing that requires the most is better road connectivity. If it gets through then it will create ample resources for the natives to boost the economic constraints.The region is under active consideration under rural tourism through Home stays, local art, culture and cuisine promotion. It has the potential to attract a huge footfall of tourists and has the potential of generating local employment to uplift the socio-economic.The climate is described as pleasant in the summer and cold and harsh in the winter. The destination has been shortlisted as one of the Offbeat destination among 37 offbeat destinations of Jammu Division. To showcase the local lifestyle, culture, natural beauty and other Tourism products, Directorate of Tourism Jammu is organizing a 02 Day Pogal festival w.e.f 3.09.2022 to 4.09.2022.