The state of Jammu & Kashmir is a region of widely varying people and geography. In the south, Jammu is a transition zone from the Indian plains to the Himalaya. Nature has lavishly endowed Kashmir with certain distinctive favours which hardly find a parallel in any alpine land of the world. Correctly, the rest of the state is Kashmir but in practice this title is reserved for the beautiful valley of Kashmir, a large Himalayan valley in the north of the state.
A spell on a houseboat on Dal Lake has always been one of India's real treats and Kashmir also offers some delightful trekking opportunities and unsurpassed scenery. Set in the womb of the Himalayas and gifted with beautiful and inspiring natural scenery,.
Sightseeing
Raghunath Temple: -
Once of the oldest temples, the Raghunath Temple houses deities representing the Hindu pantheon. Its construction was started by Maharaja Gulab Singh in 1851 and was inaugurated six years later by7 his son Ranbir Singh. Raghunath Bazaar, the area surrounding the temples, is most in most crowded &a shopper’s delight.
Ranbireshwar temple (3km)
Located on Shalimar Road, the temple was built by Maharaja Ranbir Singh in AD 1883 dedicated to Lord Shiva. It has one central lingam measuring seven-and-a-half feet in height, twelve Shiva lingam of crystal measuring from 15inches to 38inches.
Peer Khoh (3.5kms)
Peer Khoh is a cave shrine located in the Circular Road, which has a mysterious, naturally formed Shiva lingam.
Mahamaya Temple (6km)
This temple is situated in the Bypass Road, behind Bahu Fort and overlooks River Tawi. A small garden surrounded by forests provides a spectacular view of the city.
Peer Baba (7km)
The daragh of peer Badhan Ali Shah or Peer Baba, according to local belief, products the people of this city from mishaps and evil spirits.
Parmandal (40km)
South wards on the Pathankot road, is the charismatic Parmandal Temple complex, situated on the banks of in Underground River. The river is cooked by sand, and one can feel the water oozing out by a mere touch of the feet. It is often referred to as Chota Kashi.
Bahu Fort (4km)
The majestic Bahu Fort, the oldest edifice extant in the region is situated in the banks of River Tawi. It is surrounded by a lush green terraced garden full of waterfalls and flowers, popular as Bagh-e-Bahu, a favorite picnic spot for the city folks.
Amar Mahal Palace (3km)
Overlooking the River Tawi, the Amar Mahal Palace has characteristics similar to European castle. A portion of the palace has been converted into a museum, which also houses the city’s finest library of antique books and paintings. Another part of the palace has been converted into a heritage hotel that offers breathtaking views and royal service.
How To Reach
By Air:
Jammu is on Indian Airlines and also on private airlines network. However the latter needs re-confirmation constantly. Indian Airlines connects it with Delhi on a flight that also touches Chandigarh and Amritsar, and continues on to Srinagar. Jammu airport is 7 km from the city.
By Rail
Jammu s linked to Delhi through convenient overnighters. The city is connected to many North Indian towns, and to Bombay, Pune, Kanyakumari, Madras and Calcutta on direct services.
By Road
Jammu is on the National Highway and is linked beyond Jalandhar to Delhi and further to all parts of the country. As winter capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, it is connected to destinations in those two regions by all weather roads and to Ladakh via Srinagar from May to October
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