A grand complex of dilapidated medieval buildings, the Mubarak Mandi complex is a palace situated in the oldest part of the city of Jammu. The palace comprises of multiple elegant and exquisite buildings of architectural excellence. The architecture of the palace is borrowed from European Baroque, Mughal and Rajasthani styles, bringing forth a unique blend…
Jammu-Udhampur Highway 4-laning of Jammu Udhampur road involves construction of 64 major and 61 minor 2-lane bridges, 220 culverts and 4 twin tube tunnels.
Jhiri Mela Jhiri Mela (pronounced as चीड़ी मेला in Dogri language) is an annual fair held in Jammu every year in the months of October-November. It lasts for almost 7-8 days. Every year, the fair is celebrated to salute the courage of a legendary Dogra farmer, who sacrificed his life to ensure justice to…
Bagh-e-Bahu Aquarium, one of the prominent tourist attractions of Jammu, is popular for rich aquatic species. There are 24 aquarium caves, which include 13 small caves housing freshwater fish. The Project Aquarium cum Awareness Centre at Bahu Fort, Jammu was initiated during the year 1994-95 under the instructions of Lt. Gen. D.D. Saklani (Retd.)…
Baba Pehad (also called as Pehar Devta, Bhed/Bhaid devta) devta’s main sathal is in village Katal Batal near Nagrota, Jammu. It is a belief of the locals of Jammu that the tawi river was brought to Jammu by ‘Raja Pehad Devta’. Baba Pehad was the son of Vasuki Nag, the king of Serpents who…
Jammu City Jammu city is famous for its temples. In fact it is known as the city of temples. Jammu is located at the foot hills of great Himalayas and is the winter capital of the state Jammu and Kashmir. If Bawe aali Mata is the presiding deity of Jammu, the dargah of Peer Budhan…
Surinsar Lake Surinsar Lake, located in the proximity of Jammu, is surrounded by thick forests in the backdrop of hilly terrains, the lake is a much loved picturesque tourist spot in Jammu region. Blossomed with lotus flowers, the lake looks like water based lotus garden in summer. Hindu mythology points the origination of the lake…