Surankote Valley is situated between the mountain ranges, the Pir Panjal and Rattan Panjal, surrounded with peaks. The place is mentioned by the name of Sawernik in Rajatarangini. There was a big fort at the Surankote village, on the banks of River Suran in 1036 A.D, which was famous by the name of Kote. Combining the names of the river and the fort, the place is called Surankote.