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Jammu

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Jammu Jammu is the winter capital and the largest city in Jammu District of the Indian Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Lying on the banks of river Tawi, the city of Jammu with an area of 26.64 km²  (10.29 sq mi ) is surrounded by the Himalayas in northern plains in the south. Jammu is the second most populous city of the union territory. Places to visit in Jammu:     Here are the top 10 tourist attractions to see in Jammu. 1. Bahu fort. 2. Mubarak Mandi Palace. 3. Mansar Lake. 4. Shivkhori. 5. Raghunath Bazaar. 6. Amar Mahal Museum. 7. Peer Baba Dargah. 8. Raghunath Temple. 9. Akhnoor fort. 10. Dogra Art Museum. Now let's know these places in detail: 1. Bahu fort: The Bahu fort is a historic fort in the city of Jammu,  Constructed on the banks of Tawi river , the ancient fort is believed to be constructed by Raja Bahulochan around 3000 years ago . It is believed that the first renovation of this fort was undertaken by Maharaja Ra...

Amarnath

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Amarnath Amarnath also known as Amarnath Dham is a holy place for Hindu Shrines. "For those who journey with faith , it is rewarding experience, this simple visitation to a cave -shrine , the home of the Himalayan medicant who is the destroyer and healer,the greatest of Hindu God"     Anantnag District is famous for Amarnath Ji cave situated at Mount Amarnath whose altitude is about 5,486 m. above sea level. The world famous Shrine of Amarnath is situated about 48k.m. from Pahalgam and attracts devotees from all over India.              The Himalayan pilgrimage are the oldest organised travel system , evolved overtime by Hindu Sages and embodying the spirit of wander, adventure and spirituality.     One of the holy trinity , Shiva is a living God . The Most ancient and sacred book of India , the Rig Veda evokes his presence in its hymns. Vedic myths , rituals and even astronomy testify to his existence from the d...