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JAMMU>>TOURIST PLACES

Jammu's several places of the interest may be conveniently visited.

1-BAHU FORT:4 Km situated on a rock face on the left bank of the river Tawi, this is perhaps the oldes fort and the edifice in the city.Constructed originally by Raja Bahulochan over 3,000 years ago, the existing fort was lately improved and built by the Dogra rulers.There is a temple dedicated to the goddess Kali inside the fort.Recently a beautiful garden has been laid and it has a well appointed Cafeteria also.


2-PATNITOP:Altitude 2024 metres, 112 Kms.A peaceful resort with a Cafeteria on Jammu-Srinagar Natioanl Highway.Patnitophas been developed into a year round tourist resort with all modern amenities for the tourists.It is enveloped by thickly wooded forests, and is perched on a lovely plateau offering unusual lush green picnic spots.

3-RAGHUNATH TEMPLE:0.5 Kms, situated in the heart of the City (Raghunath Bazar) and surrounded by a group of other temples, this temple is outstanding and unique in Northern India.Work was started by Maharaja Ghulab Singh, the founder of the present city in 1835 AD, was completed by his Son Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1860.The inner walls of the main temple are covered with gold sheet on three sides.There are many galleries with lakhs of saligrams.The surrounding temples are dedicated to various gods and goddesses connected with the epic Ramayana.