Top 10 places to visit in Jammu

Jammu is the winter capital of the Indian Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

It is famous for its temples and is also known as the city of temples.

So, here are the 10 best places to visit in Jammu for the holidays.

1) Vaishno Devi Temple ( Katra)-

The holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is situated 1560 meters above sea level at Trikuta hills. It is 13 kilometers far from Katra city.  Tourists from all over India visited there and took the blessings of goddess  Laxmi, Saraswati, Mata Kali. It is also the best destination site for trekking and seeks the blessings of the Mata Vaishno Devi.

It is situated at the top of the Trikuta hills; the way to Temple is difficult but full of faith and excitement .

2) Mansar lake- Jammu

It is a holy place and a popular excursion destination. Surrounded by forests, hills. It is far from 62 km from Jammu city. People take a holy dip in water .lots of temples there, and the most famous is the Sheshnag Mandir.

3) Nandini wildlife sanctuary-

It is located at 28 KMS from Jammu city. Spread over 34 sqm areas. It is a  house of many endangered and rare species. It is the best place for bird watchers and a popular picnic site for everyone. People get knowledge and also aware about our nature creation.

4) Patnitop-

It is the perfect place to lost in the lap of nature and feel it. It is surrounded by pines tree, mountains and the Chenab river also flows from there. It is the best place for adventures like horse riding, paragliding, trekking, and the best tourist destination for children. Children's parks are there where the family can enjoy themselves with their children. Restaurants, hotels, shops are also there .

5)Bahu fort-

It is a historical fort constructed by Raja Bahulochan on the Banks of the Tawi river. It is a religious place dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, locally known as "Bawe wali Mata temple.

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6)Balidan stamp-

Balidan stambh- is a war memorial.It is made in honor of all military and paramilitary officers who laid their lives since the Indo- Pak war in 1947. So it is the best place where we can get knowledge and remember the sacrifices of our brave soldiers who lost their lives for our country, tribute honor of our soldiers our war heroes.

7)Manda zoo-

Manda zoo is the best picnic spot for everyone, especially for children to get in touch with nature. Wide varieties of colorful birds and animals are in the zoo. 

8)Dogra Art Museum-

Collection of many paintings and others things. Especially the main attraction is the popular Pahari Miniature paintings from Basohli in India. It is located in the pink hall of Mubarak Mandi in Jammu city in India.

9) Hari Niwas palace-

Hari Niwas palace is surrounded by hills, mountains, rivers. It is a residential site of Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu.

10)Raghunath Temple-

Raghunath Temple - It is the largest temple complex in North India. It is built by First Dogra ruler Maharaja Gulab Singh and his son Maharaja Ranbir Singh during 1853- 1860. Many gods were enshrined there. It is dedicated to Lord Rama.