Mirpur: See
1 Khari Sharif Darbar (Darbar Sharif Hazrat Pir Shah Ghazi R.A.), Darbaar Main St, خاص دربار کھڑی شریف (9 km south of Mirpur on Chechiyan Rd, then east on Darbaar Main St), ☏ +92 3441117173. it is a place of religious importance. This place is well known due to the shrines of Sufi Baba Peer-e-Shah Ghazi and Mian Mohammad Buksh. (updated Aug 2020)
2 Mangla Fort (take Mangla/Mirpur Rd about 11 km west, then turn north onto Powerhouse Rd (restricted access point).). Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, closed Sun. Reportedly you need special permission from the Pak Army or Mangla Special Authority to visit, it consists of a historic Gakkar fort and one-room museum, monument to Pres Sharif, and overlook of Mangla Dam Lake. Nearby are the massive dam (which is the 6th largest in the world) and bridge that connects Punjab Province to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir with a sign denoting such and where Alexander the Great is claimed to have crossed the Jhelum River. Might make for an interesting photo-op if it doesn't draw attention from police/military. (updated Aug 2020)
3 Ramkot Fort. Fort built over the site of an old Hindu temple. Three sides of this hill top are surrounded by River Jhelum (Mangla Lake). During excavations relics of the 5th - 9th century AD have been discovered. It is on the opposite side of the lake from Mirpur. A 10-minute trip by road from Mirpur leads to Sukhian and nearby Mangla View Resort/Army Water Sports Club from where boats are available to access Ramkot Fort. It takes 45 minutes to reach there. (updated Aug 2020)
4 Baghsar Lake and Fort (last portion probably will require motorbike or else hiking). A picturesque lake in the Samahni Valley often inhabited by migratory fowl and lilies, with an old Mughal fort from the mid-18th century overlooking it. It is said that the Emperor Jahangir fell ill on his way back from the Kashmir Valley and died here. But this area is supposedly closed due to its proximity to the Line of Control. (updated Aug 2020)
5 Bhutto Park, Bhutto Park Rd (on western edge of town), ☏ +92 3334455762. If you just want some downtime by the lake or some views of the dam, this is a good place. (updated Aug 2020)
Basharat Shaheed Monument
Ragu Nath Temple
Shivala Temple