The average temperature in January is 9 °C (48 °F); February is 13 °C (55 °F); March is 19 °C (66 °F); April is 24 °C (75 °F); and May is 30 °C (86 °F).

The population includes Paharis, Gujjars, Bakarwals and Kashmiris.

Krishan Ghati is a hilly forest area, located 30 km (19 mi) from Mendhar.

[citation needed] Ram Kund is the oldest Hindu temple in the Poonch region.

Pilgrims visit during the month of March in Chaitra chawdish.