Places To Visit In Jammu Sightseeing

Amar Mahal building was planned in 1862 by a French architect, based on the lines of a French Chateau heavily influenced by the Queen Anne style. As a result one can't deny the overwhelmingly European "feel" of the place. This palace was the residence of the Royal Family, Maharani Tara Devi, wife of late Maharaja Hari Singh. Situated atop a hill at the northern end of the city, the Amar Mahal Museum offers a commanding view of the river Tawi and the Shivalik ranges towards the north.

A tranquil picnic site positioned just 2 km from Jammu, Ranbir Canal, with a length of 60 km, was completed in the year 1905. It offers excellent views of the surroundings and the colorful gardens on the side of the canal making it the most sought after tourist attraction in Jammu.

Situated 5 kms away from the city centre, Bahu Fort stands on a rock face on the left bank of the river Tawi. Perhaps the oldest fort and edifice in the city, it was constructed originally by Raja Bahulochan over 3,000 years ago. The existing fort was more recently improved upon and extended by the Dogra rulers. Inside, there is a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. An extensive terraced garden, known as Bagh-e-Bahu, has been developed around the fort.

Mansar Lake is enclosed by wood-covered hills, 2 km in length and 1 km in width. It is a famed tourist attraction in Jammu where you can even enjoy the boating facilities offered by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism. Moving around the lake is thought to bring good luck to married couples. Therefore, scores of couples from every nook and corner of the world pay a visit to this place to take a fortunate walk around it. The boundary of the lake is 4 km. And it is worth exploring during the holidays in Jammu.

Purmandal is also known as Chhota Kashi and serves as preeminent site for learning and studying ancient history. The main appeal is the Purmandal shrine devoted to Goddess Parvati. There are many other ancient shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Thousands of devotees from across the world pay a visit here every year. Regular bus services are also available from the cities situated in and around Jammu.

An ancient Gurdwara built over 300 years ago, Dera Baba Banda is nestled in the Reasi district of Katra and is devoted to Baba Banda Bahadur who was amongst the favorites of Guru Gobind Singh. Baba Banda Bahadur was a Sikh military officer whose original name was Lachhman Das. There is a lot to witness in the Gurudwars such as weapons, including a sword presented by Guru Gobind Singh. Other artifacts which have been put on display are wall paintings and Sikh flag made from deodar wood, constructed by Baba Banda Bahadur.

A small village in Udhampur district, well-known for its mineral deposits, Krimchi is one of the main sites of some of the oldest temple complexes of Jammu. Some of these temples are deemed to have been erected during the 11th-12th century. And according to myths, Raja Kichak was the originator of this place and the empire. One can scout many attractions of Krimchi which encompass the remnants of three very old shrines. These are the oldest temples in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Nestled 17 miles from the city of Jammu, the beautiful town of Akhnoor is located in the laps of the Himalayas and attracts tourists from different parts of the globe. The town is positioned on the banks of the River Chenab. It is categorized into three education zones of Chowki Choura, Akhnoor and Khour. The town has many destinations of historical significance like the Parashurama shrine. Parashurama Jayanti takes place in the month of May every year with devotes participating in large numbers. Near the Chenab River.

95 kilometers from Jammu, is the Salal Dam and Lake. Commissioned in 1970 by the yesteryear’s Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi, this dam is India’s first dam to be built on a rock pedestal, and Jammu’s largest hydroelectric project. With the capacity of generating 400 MW power, it supplies electricity to the Northern Grid of India,

Standing right at the heart of Jammu is the Raghunath Temple- The main temple is dedicated to Lord Rama (the eight incarnation of Lord Vishnu), while the remaining are the abodes of different Gods and Goddesses allied with the legendry Ramayana. Further, the construction of this centuries-old shrine was initiated in 1835 AD by Maharaja Gulab Singh (the founder of the Kingdom of Jammu and Kashmir), and was later accomplished in 1860 AD by his son, Maharaja Ranbir Singh.

Mubarak Mandi Palace is a royal property for monarchs of the Dogra Empire. It was the prime place of the empire until 1925, until Raja Hari Singh shifted to Hari Niwas palace situated in the city of Jammu. A part of this building, called Gol Ghar, is in a state of ruin now owing to an earthquake. Other attractions include the pink hall which has now been transformed into a museum having various miniature paintings and a gold-plated bow and arrow of Emperor Shah Jahan.