tourism Jammu Kashmir

Must Visit Tourist Attractions in Kathua

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Nestled in the northern part of India, the picturesque district of Kathua offers a treasure trove of tourist attractions that beckon travelers to explore its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. From ancient temples to serene meadows, Kathua has something to offer for every type of traveler. Let’s embark on a journey to discover the … Read more

6 places for Paragliding in Jammu

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Paragliding is an adventure sport that has inbuilt characteristics of adrenaline rush, absolute thrill and getting one closest to feeling like a free bird in the sky. India is known for its exotic locations for paragliding, to step out and to unleash ourselves from the bonds of social distancing and quarantine, Jammu has some amazing … Read more

4 Interesting Things You Need To Know About Ramban

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Ramban is almost the central point on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. For this reason it is also called the “and” between “Jammu and Kashmir”. It is a newly carved out district of Jammu and Kashmir state which came into being on 01-04-2007 after the erstwhile Doda district was further split into three districts of Ramban,Kishtwar … Read more

Interesting things to Know About Weekend Getaway Sanasar

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Bored? Sick of summer already? Want to go to a place that is calm, cool and perfect for a small weekend getaway? Escape to Sanasar. Named after two lakes (Sana & Sar) and located about 20 km west of Patnitop in Jammu Province on NH 1A, Sanasar is situated at an altitude of 2050 m. Sanasar is … Read more

Myths and local legends about river Devika

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The river Devika is one of the holiest rivers of Duggar formed by rills and other small water channels cascading from springs in Shivgarh range about a hundred kilometer north of Jammu city. Just above Sudhmahadev, at about 1600 meter altitude which is vast mountain shelf, Devika takes its final shape.  Large number of tirthas … Read more

Spectacular Images & Videos of Baisakhi celebrations by Directorate of Tourism, Jammu

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As part of three day long ‘Baisakhi Celebrations’, Directorate of Tourism, Jammu organized a cultural carnival from Balidan Stambh to Bagh-e-Bahu. A cultural carnival of ethnically dressed artists was flagged off from Balidan Stambh to Bagh-e-Bahu by the chief guest Rigzin Samphael, Commissioner Secretary, Tourism Department. Here are some pictures and video of what the … Read more

Bhaderwah becomes go-to place for B’wood directors

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Bhaderwah town has recently become the hub of commercial activities as many Bollywood production houses are thronging the Valley to shoot movies and web series. The shooting of web series titled ‘Regard and Peace’ culminated recently. It will be telecast on Amazon and Netflix. A director of the series said after some good episodes shot … Read more

After backlash on Social Media, Tourism dept’s social media handles for Jammu restored

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Bowing to the public pressure, the state tourism department has revoked its order to shut down the separate social media accounts of Jammu. The Twitter and Instagram handles have resumed its functioning to promote the religious and tourist places in 10 districts of the Jammu region. Following public outcry, there will be now three separate … Read more

Jammu social media users express ire against shutdown of Jammu Tourism social media

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The state tourism department is facing people’s ire over the decision to shutdown social media handles promoting tourist destinations in Jammu region. The decision of promotional wing of the tourism department to create a single social media account ‘J&K Tourism’ for all three regions of the state has not gone down well with residents. People … Read more

Is Kashmir tourism jealous of Jammu?

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According to news by Daily Excelsior, Jammu province receives 20 times greater tourist footfall than Kashmir. And in sheer display of “jealousy”, ‘the Tourism Department of State Government has decided to virtually block publicity of tourist places of this region’. The department has always been portraying entire J&K as Kashmir only forcing Jammu to suffer … Read more

Things to know about Tattapani a hot water spring in Ramban

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Tattapani is tourist spot situated in sub division Gool, district Ramban in the Jammu region. Here are few interesting things about Tattapani:  Tattapani is a place famous for the sulphur spring whose water is believed to have miraculous healing powers. It is located at about 40kms from the Ramban town. 2. Water emanating from the … Read more

Jammu is fast emerging as tourist spot

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Gone are the days of Kashmir being the sole darling of tourists. Official apathy too helped portray Kashmir region as the only tourist destination of the state. Slowly and steadily, Ladakh has developed a unique place on the international tourism map. Surprisingly, the long forgotten and dejected Jammu region is also emerging very quickly. Here … Read more

GST Having “Negative” Effect On Tourism In J&K: Parliament Panel

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The Goods and Services Tax has had a “negative” effect on tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, a parliamentary panel has noted, adding the Centre should reconsider the indirect tax regime on tourism-related activities in the northern state. The Committee on Development of Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, in its report, said according to the stakeholders, … Read more

Fresh snowfall turns Patnitop & Vaishno Devi Ji milky white

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Two prominent places of Jammu have witnessed season’s fresh snowfall. Here are the places and things to know thereof: •       The holy Vaishno Devi Shrine has witnessed the season’s first snowfall. The Trikuta hills, the pathway to the holy shrine and the shrine itself has been shrouded under the white cover of snow. … Read more

Watch Video: People worshiping inside the tree trunk in Reasi

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There is a strong tradition of paying homage to ancestors in Dogra culture. Almost every clan has an ancestor whose shrine they visit every year and pay respects. We bring to you one such shrine in Reasi. Here in Reasi, at a little distance from the district centre, in village Marhi, people pay obeisance to their ancestors in a unique shrine.

The shrine has been erected within the trunk of a tree. Twice every year, the clan members come here to pay homage to their ancestors and present offerings, khaarka, to them. Watch this video to know more

Here in Reasi, at a little distance from the district centre, in village Marhi, people pay obeisance in a unique way.

Winged visitors throng Gharana wetland

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Hundreds of migratory birds have arrived at the Gharana Wetland Conservation Reserve after keeping away last year due to heavy firing and shelling along the International Border here. Every year, with the onset of the winter, over 370 bird species, including 310 water species from Central-Asian highlands, start congregating at various wetlands in India. Last … Read more

Jammu & Kashmir only state with zero crime record against tourists: Official

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Jammu and Kashmir is “completely” safe for visitors and tensions in the border areas have “little effect” on its tourism circuit, a senior official of the northern state said in Kolkata on Friday. Describing the last year’s attack on Amarnath yatris as an “isolated incident to scare away visitors”, the director of the tourism department … Read more

About 5000-year-old Kameshwar Temple In Akhnoor

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Jammu division is a place of temples, Kameshwar Temple located in Akhnoor is believed to be about 5500 year old and belongs to the era of the Pandavas. There is a very fascinating story associated to this temple which is thronged by people especially on the VishvaKarma Day. The “ Pindis” present in the Temple date back … Read more

Weekend Getaway from Jammu | Purmandal Uttar Behni

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Travel really has a way of opening your mind. Find solace this weekend in this secluded, tranquil place in Purmandal Uttar Behni to find yourself. The place is also known as Chhota Kashi  because it is considered equal to Kashi in Uttar Pradesh and is located just off the national highway leading towards Pathankot, is … Read more

My Words: Trek To Jodiayn – Garden of Natural Flowers

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Written By  Aruditya Singh Jasrotia TheJodiyan Mata temple is located in Jodiayn village and it is dedicated to Goddess Durga. Temple is located in district kathua (Jammu & Kashmir). Jodiyan temple is a situated at Banjal (Himalaya) near 80 Km away from Basholi Town. Basholi is a town in Kathua district and it is situated on … Read more