Ghora Dhaka Explained

This is about a mountain resort town in Pakistan. For the Capital of Bangladesh, see Dhaka

Official Name:Dhaka
Mapsize:150 px
Coordinates:34.0303°N 73.4083°W
Pushpin Map:Pakistan
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Pakistan
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Population As Of:1998
Elevation M:2212
Area Code Type:Calling code
Timezone1:PST
Utc Offset1:+5

Ghora Dhaka, also known as Ghora Dakka, is one of the tourist mountain resort towns of the Galyat area in northeast Pakistan. It is part of the Ayubia area and is located in the Abbottabad District in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.[1] It is located at 34°1'49N 73°24'30E and has an altitude of 2212 metres (7260 feet).[2] It lies on the road linking Dunga Gali to Murree, being 3 miles south of Dunga Gali and 15 miles north of Murree.[3]

History

During British rule, the town served as a cantonment, and during the summer months was occupied by a detachment of British infantry.[3] This is the origin of the name Ghora Dhaka, which means "white soldiers hill".[4]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.pakistantourism.gov.pk/Home.aspx?Sch=161 Gardens & Parks of Pakistan
  2. http://www.fallingrain.com/world/PK/03/Ghora_Dakka_Cantonment.html Location of Ghora Dakka - Falling Rain Genomics
  3. https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V12_242.gif Ghora Dakka Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 12, p. 236.
  4. Web site: Pakistan: Way of Life and Culture. Garewal. Sher Muhammad. 1985.