tourist places Jammu

8 Interesting Facts About Amar Mahal in Jammu

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Amar Mahal: A French-Inspired Marvel Frozen in Time

Amar Mahal, a picturesque palace standing tall on the banks of the River Tawi in Jammu, holds within its walls a rich tapestry of Dogra history. From French-inspired architecture to royal disagreements and a transformative journey into a museum, here are 8 fascinating things to know about this regal marvel. 1. French Elegance on the … Read more

Road trip circuit: Kishtwar-Chhatroo-Synthen Top- Dakshum-Anantnag Circuit

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Kishtwar-Chhatroo-Synthen Top- Dakshum-Anantnag Circuit is having matchless beauty, it is one of the most beautiful tourist circuits of the country.  A motor rally was also organised by the “Himalayan Motor Sports” in which 33 racers, drawn from various states of the country, passed through this beautiful circuit. It traversed through Dakshum, Synthen, Mughal Maidan, Kishtwar, … Read more

Things to know about First Tourist Village Panchari with home stay

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The first tourist village, Panchari, in Jammu Division of Udhampur, was launched recently at the Sankari Devta ground in Meer Panchari. Panchari is a hill resort covered with rich conifer forest on the side, a small township on the other side. It is surrounded by Natha Top on the east, Saroli Dhar on the West, Shankhpaul … Read more

10 Amazing Facts About The Bhimgarh Fort, Reasi You Probably Didn’t Know

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The frontier erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir is dotted with massive forts constructed by the Dogra rulers to protect their land from foreign invaders. Needless to say, the forts of Jammu and Kashmir are of immense importance even in modern times to understand the history of Jammu & Kashmir. One such fort is the … 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 Natural Cave of Mata Vaishno Devi

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A pilgrimage to the Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji is considered to be one of the holiest pilgrimages of our times. Popular the world over as Moonh Maangi Muradein Poori Karne Wali Mata, which means, the Mother who fulfills whatever Her children wish for, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji resides in a Holy … Read more

Soon ‘Mini Goa’ of J&K — Basohli will have leisure water sports

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After remaining neglected for decades, the ‘mini Goa’ of J&K — Basohli, a historic area in Kathua district — is finally set to get a major boost, with the state administration planning to develop leisure water sports at the tourist spot. For the purpose, the newly created Bani-Basohli Development Authority (BBDA) has sought the expression … Read more

Moungri Mela in Udhampur: All you need to Know

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Udhampur district of J&K is also known for various fairs and festivals. Moungri Mela is an important Mela in Udhampur district and thousands of devotees visit this spot during the Mela. Every year a three days Mela is organized at Sar Dabbar (Moungri) with great enthusiasm. This year this event will commence from 15th of … Read more

Bamu Temple, which gives Jammu a piece of its history

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Jammu is known as City of Temples. Its sky dots the Shikhar of many temples most of which were built by the Dogra rulers. Dogra rulers not only built the temples in Jammu city but in the villages around Jammu too. Notable among these are Sui Simbli,Burj ,Purmandal,Mehreen,Radha Kishan Temple and Prat Temple.  Most of these … 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

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

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

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

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