Darek
Darek is a locality in Poonch District, Azad Kashmir and has an elevation of 1,625 metres. Darek is situated nearby to the locality Damni Cher, as well as near Tarar.Places of Interest
Highlights include Rawalakot Airport and Banjosa Lake.
Rawalakot Airport
Aerodrome
Rawalakot Airport is a non-operational airport located in Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. The airport is surrounded by a forest and is open to the public. Rawalakot Airport is situated 3 km northeast of Darek.
Banjosa Lake
Lake
Photo: Amjadmoughal, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Banjosa Lake is a man-made lake and a tourist resort 18 kilometers from the city of Rawalakot in Poonch District of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is located at an altitude of 1,981 meters. Banjosa Lake is situated 3½ km southeast of Darek.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chota Gala and Rawalakot.
Chota Gala
Village
Photo: Sardar Amer Khan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Chota Gala is a village, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Darek.
Rawalakot
Photo: Adnanrail, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Rawalakot is the capital of Poonch district in Pakistan–administered Azad Kashmir, in the disputed Kashmir region. It is located in the Pir Panjal Range.
Khai Gala
Town
Photo: Hafizusman1997, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Khaigala is a town in Rawalakot Tehsil, Poonch District, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It lies near Rawalakot city and is surrounded by villages such as Barmang and Ali Sojal. Khai Gala is situated 5 km northeast of Darek.
Darek
- Type: Locality
- Location: Poonch District, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
33.82621° or 33° 49′ 34″ northLongitude
73.78353° or 73° 47′ 1″ eastElevation
1,625 metres (5,331 feet)Open location code
8J5MRQGM+FCGeoNames ID
1386117
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