Jammu & Kashmir -

Must Visit Places in Jammu and Near by

A 5 km from the city centre, will bring you to the famous Bahu Fort & Gardens. Standing on the bank of the river Tawi, the fort is believed to have been constructed around 3000 years back by Raja Bahulochan. There is a temple inside the fort, which is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. Later the Dogra rulers, developed a beautiful terraced garden ‘Bagh-e-Bahu’ around the fort, which attracts many tourists.

Nature lovers are fond of visiting the Mansar Lake. The lake is surrounded by dense forests and hills. People flock to this lake for boating and to participate in the Baisakhi festival (a food and crafts festival organised by J&K Tourism).

Moving towards the west of the city, you will come to Akhnoor, the historic town of Jammu. Situated on the banks of Chenab river, the town is associated with the legend of Soni-Mahiwal. You can also observe the influence of the Indus-Valley civilization here.

Famous Religious Places (Jammu: City of Tample)

For pilgrims, the city of Jammu and the nearby area offers several religious holy places like Vaishno Devi, Raghunath Temple, Ranbireshwar Temple, Mahamaya Temple and City Forest, Peer Khoh and Peer Baba.

a boat floating on top of a lake surrounded by leaves — Dal Lake, Srinagar

a river running through a lush green forest — Pahalgam, Srinagar

Kashmir: Switzerland of India

Location: Situated on the banks of the Jhelum River in Kashmir Valley.

Best Time To Visit: March to October (covering 3 seasons- spring, summers and autumn). December-March for winter sports such as skiing.

Visit Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir, and you will surely fall in love with the charming and seductive nature. Srinagar, literally meaning “the city of wealth and abundance” in Sanskrit, boasts of a perfect location in the lap of the majestic snow peaked Himalayas. Srinagar’s magical beauty, breathtaking landscapes, crystal clear waters, the village of shepherds, the world famous Dal lake etc. are the assets that attract people from the world around. The place offers a wonderful vacation far away from the noise and pollution of urban areas.