Places to visit in Jammu
The famous Bawey wali mata temple is built inside the bahu fort, which is also known as maha kali temple and is second only to Mata vaishno devi shrine in jammu.
The fort also boasts of beautiful garden overlooking the river tawi.
How to get there?
Take public transport from Vikram Chowk to bawey.
Take public transport from Vikram Chowk to bawey.
Raghunath Temple is one of the famous temple of Jammu dedicated to Lord Rama. It is located in the heart of city. It was constructed in 1860. Raghunath Temple has seven shrines, with gold-plated interior. Morning and evening aartis are ritually attended and there is also a stone lingam here and in the other shrines, for this is a center for Shakti worship. A portrait of Ranbir Singh, the temple patron and a sculpture of Hanuman are at the entrance. The other shrines have images of Vishnu in various incarnations, Siva and Surya. The Sanskrit Library here contains numerous rare manuscripts.
How to get there?
Take Public transport from Vikram Chowk to Raghunath Temple.
Take Public transport from Vikram Chowk to Raghunath Temple.
Peer Baba is one of the famous shrine of saint Peer Budhan Ali Shah. The saint is assumed to be lived up to the age of 500 years by supporting his life completely on Milk. Irrespective of caste and religion, whether Hindus, Muslims or Sikhs, believers throng this place on Thursdays to offer prayers and respect to the legendary saint.
How to get there?
Take public transport from Vikram Chowk to Peer Baba.
Take public transport from Vikram Chowk to Peer Baba.
Mubarak Mandi Palace was constructed in 1824. It was the royal residence of the Dogra Kings. Most beautiful architecture, blended with Baroque, Mugal, Rajasthani and European styles, attracts the tourists invariantly to this spot. The most striking section is the Sheesh Mahal. The pink hall in this palace houses the Dogra art museum displaying many valued paintings. Presently Mubarak Mandi Palace, with an imposing view of Tawi River, is a archeologically and historically valuable monument and comprises many government offices.
How to get there?
Take public transport from Vikram Chowk to Mubarak Mandi Palace.
Take public transport from Vikram Chowk to Mubarak Mandi Palace.
Amar Mahal, constructed by Raja Amar Singh in 1890s. This beautiful architectural monument, served as the Royal family residence for many years. It is made out of red sand stone. Now the palace was turned to be museum with rich collections of paintings, books, inscriptions and sculptures. The hall of the museum is very attractive and is adorned with family portraits of rulers of Jammu and Kashmir and Pahari paintings. Amar Mahal Museum has a big library which contains more than twenty thousands books comprising of some exceptional volumes from the library of Raja Amar Singh.
A must see for all tourists to Jammu
How to get there?
Take public transport from Jewel Chowk to Amar Mahal Museum.
Take public transport from Jewel Chowk to Amar Mahal Museum.
Mahamaya temple is a monument for the local heroine, who fought against the foreign invaders and sacrificing her life for the cause nearly 14 centuries ago, of Dogra community. The temple is placed in a place such that it overlooks the River Tawi and is opposite the Bahu Fort. The temple is located in a scenic place and the surroundings are picturesque, attracting many tourists.
How to get there?
Take public transport from Vikram chowk to Mahamaya Temple.
Take public transport from Vikram chowk to Mahamaya Temple.
Peer Kho Cave Temple is situated on the bank of Tawi River. This Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. There are no specific reasons behind the construction of the temple. It is widely accepted that a Shiva Lingam was formed naturally in the cave and the people of Jammu started worshipping it ardently with a lot of reverence. Peer Kho Temple is now divided into two caves. Both these caves are at a depth of about 20 to 30 feet from the ground level of the temple complex.
How to get there?
Take taxi from Jewel chowk to Peer Kho Cave Temple.
Take taxi from Jewel chowk to Peer Kho Cave Temple.
Dorga Art Museum is located in the Pink Hall of Mubarak Mandi. It is about 800 rare and exquisite from different schools of paintings. This museum also has hand written manuscript of Sikendernama and Shahnama both is Persian. There is a stone plate on which Takri script has been inscribed.
How to get there?
Take public transport from Vikram chowk to Dogra Art Museum.
Take public transport from Vikram chowk to Dogra Art Museum.
Mansar Lake is about 62 km from Jammu. It is a very beautiful lake covered by hills. Being a popular tourist point there is also shrine of temple of Sheshnag, a mythological snake with six heads. Tourism Department provides adequate facilities. With all religions belief and heritage behind the Mansar Lake is also picking up its fame among the tourists with all its flora & fauna. The lake has cemented path all around with required illumination, with projected view decks to enjoy flickering of seasonal birds, tortoise and fishes of different species. There is a wild life Sanctuary housing jungle life like Spotted Deer, Neelgai etc. besides other water birds such as Cranes, Ducks etc.
How to get there?
You can take public transport (long route bus) from Bus stand to Mansar. This normally takes around an hour on a fast bus.
You can take public transport (long route bus) from Bus stand to Mansar. This normally takes around an hour on a fast bus.
Dudhadhari Temple is situated at Shastrinagar Jammu. This temple is named after a very popular saint Dudhadhari Baba, as he lived only on milk. This temple is one of the tallest temple in Jammu.
How to get there?
Take public transport from Vikram chowk to Dudhdari Temple.
Take public transport from Vikram chowk to Dudhdari Temple.
This temple is one of the oldest temple in Jammu. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple of Lord Shiva is popularly known as Òrupaiye waala mandirÓ as the walls and floors has covered with silver coins.
How to get there?
Take public transport from Jewel chowk Panjbakhtar Temple.
Take public transport from Jewel chowk Panjbakhtar Temple.
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