Jammu - The City of Temples!
Jammu, one of the three major regions of Jammu and Kashmir is popularly known as 'city of Temples' is one of the major tourist spots of Kashmir. Jammu city is also a rich cultural site, with temples and palaces dotting the cityscape.
Amongst the temples in Jammu, the
Raghunath Temple (Mandir) takes pride of place being situated right in
the heart of the city.
Raghunath Temple: 130 years old it is the largest temple complex in
northern India. The temple work started by Maharaja Gulab Singh,
founder of the Kingdom of Jammu and Kashmir in 1835 AD was completed
by his son Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1860 AD.
Mansar Lake
About 62 km from Jammu, Mansar is a beautiful lake sounded by
forest-covered hills with its length more than a mile and width
half-a-mile. Besides being a popular excursion destination in Jammu,
it also has provision for boating for which adequate facilities are
provided by the J&K Tourism.
Mansar is a holy site as well, sharing the legend and sanctity of Lake
Mansarovar. There are ancient temples on the lake side, which are
often visited by devotees in large numbers. Some Hindus from the
region perform Mundan (First hair cut) ceremony of the male baby here.
Mansar can be reached from Jammu on the National Highway while
traveling from Jammu to bordering state of Punjab. You can also reach
from Udhampur (A District Headquarters, Udhampur is a town
approximately 60 Kilometers away from Jammu on the National Highway
while traveling from Jammu to Srinagar) on National Highway 1A.
Patnitop
About 112 kms from Jammu, the famous hill resort of Patnitop is
perched on a beautiful plateau, at an altitude of 2024 m, across which
the Jammu-Srinagar highway passes. Enveloped by thickly wooded
forests, Patnitop offers beautiful picnic spots, peaceful walks and
breathtaking views of the valley of the Chenab basin and the Pir
Panjal range beyond. In winter (mid Dec. to mid Feb.), the resort is
generally covered with snow, thus providing opportunities for arious
winter sports including amateur skiing.
Vaishno Devi
The holy cave shrine of Vaishno devi is situated in a beautiful recess
of the Trikuta Mountains forming a part of the lower Himalayas at an
altitude of over 5000 feet. In the cave there are images of three
deities viz. the Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati. For the
devotees it is a journey to peace and solace. For nature lovers it is
an excursion amidst breathtaking scenic beauty.
Vaishno Devi is perhaps the most popular pilgrimage for the Hindus of
North India. Millions of pilgrims come to the state of Jammu & Kashmir
to take blessings of Goddess Vaishno Devi every year and the numbers
are increasing with the time. Indian visit gives you an opportunity to
visit Vaishno Devi in a hassle free manner with all the modern
facilities in tandem. The package is designed in such a way that your
pilgrimage to the home of Goddess Vaishno Devi would be smooth.
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Special Attractions
- Mughal Gardens
Beautiful Gardens of Kashmir - Kashmir Hill Stations
Famous Tourist Resorts - Pilgrimage in Kashmir
Shri Amarnath & Mata Vaishnodevi Yatra - Adventures in Kashmir
Trekking, Skiing & Rafting - Kashmir Houseboats
Life on waters of Kashmir - Stay in Kashmir
Accommodation in Hotels & Guest Houses