Night view of Baisakhi Mela, Udhampur

Baisakhi Mela

  In Udhampur town of Jammu and Kashmir, a 3-day long Baisakhi mela observed at Devika Ghats every year with joy and fervour. In Dogri language, Baisakhi is also known by ‘Basoa’ (बसोआ)   This festival is observed on 13th or 14th April every year. Baisakhi Mela is the most vibrant and colorful aspect of…

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Picturesque Mansar Lake

Mansar Lake, in Samba District,  is situated 62 km from winter capital Jammu and 36 kms from Udhampur City. Having length more than a mile and width half-a-mile, the lake looks very beautiful surrounded by greenery.   Mansar lake shares the legend and sanctity of Lake Mansarovar. Mansar lake is considered to be the abode…

Jhiri Fair

Jhiri Mela – A tribute to Baba Jitto

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…

Entrance and exit of Bagh-e-Bahu Aquarium, Jammu

Bagh-e-Bahu Aquarium

  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.)…

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Jammu City (जम्मू शहर)

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…

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Surinsar Lake (सुरिंसर झील)

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…