Dehra Ki Gali

Dehra Ki Gali is a high-altitude mountain pass and scenic meadow located near Thanamandi in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, within the Pir Panjal range. Situated at about 3,000 metres elevation along the historic Mughal Road corridor, it is known for expansive alpine meadows, panoramic Himalayan views and seasonal snow. The site serves as a popular day-trip viewpoint and natural attraction for visitors travelling between Rajouri and Poonch.

Visitors can expect a wide alpine meadow and mountain pass surrounded by forested slopes and Pir Panjal peaks. The area offers open grasslands in summer, snow cover in winter and spring, and panoramic views of valleys and ridges. There are roadside viewpoints, small seasonal food stalls and parking areas. Visitors can walk on meadows, take photographs, enjoy picnics and experience the high-altitude landscape. No major built structures exist beyond road infrastructure and temporary shelters.

Dehra Ki Gali lies on the historic Mughal Road corridor that historically linked Jammu region with the Kashmir Valley and was used during the Mughal period as an imperial route. The pass has long served as a transit point for Gujjar and Bakarwal pastoral movements and as a strategic link between Rajouri and Poonch districts.

The meadows around Dehra Ki Gali are part of the seasonal grazing grounds used by Gujjar and Bakarwal pastoral communities. The pass is within the Pir Panjal cultural landscape and is commonly visited together with nearby cultural and religious sites such as Shahdara Sharief Shrine near Thanamandi.