Key Facts about Chenab Valley

About Chenab Valley:

• The Chenab Valley, otherwise called the Chenab Region, is the river valley of the Chenab River moving through the Kishtwar, Doda, and Ramban locales of Jammu Division in Jammu and Kashmir.
• It is the eastern region of Jammu and Kashmir.
• To the north lies the majestic Pir Panjal range and to the south, the Zanskar range.
• Deep gorges, lush meadows, and cascading rivers form a beautiful landscape that defines the Chenab Valley.
• It covers an area of 11,885 sq.km.
• The people of Chenab Valley are referred to as “Chenabis” or simply “Chenabi“.
• The region is a mosaic of ethnic groups, with multiple languages spoken, including Kashmiri, Gojri, Bhaderwahi, Sarazi, Kishtwari, and Padari.
• It is home to several tourist attractions, such as Bhaderwah, Jai Valley, Padri Pass, Sinthan Top, Lal Draman, and Jantroon Dhar.
• Its hydroelectric potential is harnessed by significant dams like Baglihar Dam, Dulhasti Dam, and Salal Dam.
• The region is traversed by National Highway 244.