Important information Jammu

Jammu:

Jammu, the winter capital of the state sprawls on the bank of river Tawi With Triuta mountain range in the backdrop.The antiquity of this city of ancient temples and menificient palace is shroded in myths and legends.It is said that Raja jambu lochan a Rajpt King of later Vedic period founded his capital here and named it as jambupura.



Tourist Acctration in Jammu 

• Raghunath Temple
• Ranbireshvar Temple
• Peer khoh
• Bahu fort
• Amar Mahal Museum&Library
• Mubarak Mandi palace Complex

Raghunath Temple:

The magnificient temple complex set in the heart of the city is one of the most important and the largest shrines of northern India.Its consturction was started in 1835,By Maharaja Ranbir Gulab singh,the founder of jammu and kashmir Kingdom and was comleted by his son Maharaja Ranbir singh in 1860.The complex consisits of 17 temples and the main shrine is dedicated to lord Raghunath (Rama).

Ranbireshvar Temple:

This bigget shiva temple in north India was built by Maharaja Ranbir singh in 1883.It ensherins a large number of shivalingams. The centrel lingam in black stone is seven and a half feet high and the twelve crystal lingams measure from 15 cms. To 38 cms.

Peer khoh:

The ancient cave temple on the circular road has a naturally formed shivalingam,Which is highly revered by the devotees.

Bahu fort:

The ancient cave temple fort set majestically on a rock face,overlooks the gently flowing Tawi river. It is well Known for the temple of goddes Maha kali,Which is considered next only to the famous Mata Vaishno Devi Temple.The beautifull Baghi bahu garden is located at the base of the fort.

Amar Mahal Museum&Library:

The magnificient red-brick palace is perched elegantly on a hill overlooking the Tawi river.It was built by Raja Amar singh and now houses a museum exhibiting excellent miniature painting from Kangra school,painting of contemporary Indian artist and portraits etc.But,the highlight of the museum is the 120 kg.Solid gold Dogra throne,WHICH WAS USED BY THE ERSTWHILE Maharajas.The liubrary at the palace has a collection of over 25000 books.

Mubarak Mandi palace Complex: 

The palace complex is a blend of rajsthani and Mughal styles of architecture with influences of even Baroque European style.It affords a fine view o the Tawi River on one side and the city on the other and had served as the residence of erstwhile Dogra rulers.The pink Hall now houses the famous Dogra Art Museum  with a rich collection of rare paintings.