Ranbir Canal
A small
garden along the Ranbir Canal, which runs through the city
outskirts, provides a cool picnic spot during the summer. The canal
branches off from the river Chenab at Akhnoor, 32 kms away. Its
water remains icy-cold throughout the year and its banks serve as
good viewpoints and walkways.
Bahu Fort &
Gardens
Situated 5
kms away from the city centre, Bahu Fort stands on a rock face on
the left bank of the river Tawi.
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View of
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Perhaps the
oldest fort and edifice in the city, it was constructed originally
by Raja Bahulochan over 3,000 years ago.
The existing
fort was more recently improved upon and extended by the Dogra
rulers. Inside, there is a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess
Kali. An extensive terraced garden, known as Bagh-e-Bahu, has
been developed around the fort.
Mahamaya Temple and City Forest
On the bypass
Road, behind Bahu Fort, the city forest surrounds the ancient
Mahamaya temple overlooking the river Tawi. A small garden
surrounded by acres of woods provides the best view of the city.
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Mubarak Mandi Complex
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Mubarak Mandi Palace
The oldest
buildings in this palace complex date back to 1824. The architecture
is a blend of Rajasthani, Mughal and even baroque elements. The most
stunning segment is the Sheesh Mahal. "The Pink Hall" houses
the Dogra Art Museum which has miniature paintings of the
various Hill Schools.
Other places
of worship
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| St. Marry's Garrison
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Christian
- Garrison Church, Satwari.
- St. Paul’s Church, Wazarat
Road, Jammu.
- St. Peter’s Church,
Christian Colony, Jammu.
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Jamia Mosque Jammu
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Muslim
- Jamia Masjid, Talab
Khatikan.
- Jamia Masjid, Ustad
Mohalla.
- Jamia Masjid, Gole Market.
- Ibrahim Masjid, Wazarat
Road.
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Gurudwara Singh Sabha -
Nanak nagar
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Sikh
- Sunder Singh Gurudwara,
Gurudwara Road.
- Tali Sahib Gurudwara,
Talab Tillo.
- Maharani Chand Kaur
Gurudwara, below Gumat.
- Gurudwara Singh Sabha,
Nanak Nagar.
- Kalgidhar Gurudwara,
Rehari.
- Singh Sabha Gurudwara,
Raghunath Bazaar.
Forts and
Palaces
On the
opposite bank of the Tawi river, on an upland plateau, is situated
the majestic Bahu Fort, the oldest edifice extant in the
region. Looking at this fort one can imagine the wars fought,
invasions prevented, and yes, even the grandeur the royal family
must have enjoyed at the time. Today it is surrounded by a lush
green terraced garden, with waterfalls and flowers of just about
every kind and colour. It is a favourite picnic spot for the city
folk.
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Amar Mahal for large view
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The Amar
Mahal Palace, a sight to behold, is on an eyrie overlooking the
Tawi river. This grand palace, with sloping roofs and tall towers,
so characteristic of continental castles, reminds one of France. The
palace has been converted into a museum which also houses the city’s
finest library of antique books and paintings. An entire series of
miniatures on the epic Nal-Damayanti can be seen in the
museum.
Old Bazaars
and Designer boutiques
There are two
charmingly contradictory aspects to the city of Jammu which one can
see while shopping. For instance, in the crowded streets of
Raghunath Bazaar, among the age-old dry fruit shops, you’ll find
designer boutiques that display the very latest in fashion and
fashion accessories.
Here the main
bazaars – Vir Marg, Raghunath Bazaar and Hari Market – are famous
for Kashmiri handicrafts, traditional Dogra jewellery and various
dry fruits, chiefly walnuts (‘akhrot’) and almonds. Jammu is also
known for the superlative quality of its ‘basmati’ rice, ‘rajma’
(red beans), ‘ampapar’ (dried and candied mango peel), ‘anardana’
(dried pomegranate seeds) and ‘barfi’ (milk sweets).For purchasing
authentic Kashmiri handicrafts, one can visit the J&K Government
Arts Emporium near the Tourist Reception Centre on Residency
Road. The emporium displays and sells a wide variety of handicrafts,
including Pashmina shawls and exquisite hand-knotted carpets
of silk and wool.
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