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Katra 50
kms.This small town serves as the base camp for visiting the famous
shrine of Vaishnodeviji in the Trikuta hills. The shrine is approachable
on foot along a 12 kms. long well laid foot-path. Every year, nearly
4 million pilgrims pass through Katra on their way to Vaishnodeviji.
Kud
103 kms. This popular resort is situated on the Jammu-Srinagar highway,
at an altitude of 1738 metres. Accommodation is available at the
Tourist Bungalows of the J&K TDC as well as at several private
hotels.
Patnitop
110 kms. This famous hill resort is perched on a beautiful plateau,
at an altitude of 2024 metres across which the Jammu-Srinagar highway
passes. Enveloped by thickly wooded forests, Patnitop offers beautiful
picnic spots, peaceful walks and breathtaking views of the mountainscape
of the Chenab basin. In winter, the resort is generally covered
with a thick mantle of snow thus providing opportunities for various
snow games including skiing. For accommodation, there are a large
number of huts and Tourist Bungalows, ail managed by J&K TDC.
Several private hotels also provide rooms to suit every pocket and
preference.
Sanasar
129 kms. from Jammu and only 19 kms. from Patnitop, Sanasar is a
cup-shaped meadow surrounded by gigantic conifers. A place for a
quiet holiday, the meadow has now been developed as a golf course.
It also provides opportunities for paragliding. Accommodation is
available in huts, Tourist Bungalow and dormitory of the J&K
Tourism Development Corporation.
Batote
125 kms. Situated at an altitude of 1560 metres on theJammu-Srinagar
national highway, this resort straddles the forested slopes of the
Patnitop mountain range, overlooking the spectacular lie of the
Chenab gorge. Accommodation is available in huts, Tourist Bungalow
and dormitory of the J&K TDC.
Sudh Mahadev
This holy spot near Patnitop is situated at an altitude of 1225
mtrs., about 120 kms. from Jammu. The shrine is visited pilgrims
on the full moon night of 'Sawan' (July-August) to worship the "Trishul'
(trident) and a mace which is said to belong to Lord Shiva.
The Devak stream originates at Sudh Mahadev and disappears among
the rocks a few kilometres down strean. Accommodation: Pilgrims
Sarai of J&K TDC.
Gauri Kund
Short of Sudh Mahadev is the legendary spring where the Goddess
Parvati used to bath before commencing Her daily prayers at Sudh
Mahadev. This spring came to be named after Her as 'Gauri Kund'.
Mantalai
Situated a few kilometres further away from Sudh Mahadev. Mantalai
is surrounded by lush deodar forests, at an altitude of over 2000
metres. It is believed that Lord Shiva had got married to the Goddess
Parvati here.
Mansar Lake
62 kms. A beautiful lake fringed by forest-covered hills. Boating
facilities are available on the spot. Every year around Baisakhi
a food and crafts festival is organised liere by J&K Tourism.
Surinsar Lake
42 kms. It is a picturesque spot with a lake surrounded by wooded
hills. Accommodation is available in J&K TDC Bungalow.
Shiv Khori
100 kms. This holy cave, nearly a kilometre long with a 4-feet high
naturally formed Shivling, is considered second only to the shrine
of Vaishnodevip. A major festival is held here on Shivratri day.
Dera Baba Banda
75 kms. It is a major Hindu-Sikh pilgrimage centre. Baba Banda Bairaagi
was Guru Cobind Singh's favourite 'Saint-soldier', who had the Gurudwara
constructed on the banks of river Chenab, where he spent his last
days.
Purmandal
40 kms. Just off the National highwav leading towards Prathankot
is the Purmandal Temple Complex built on the banks of the sacred,
mostly underground river Devak. Often referred to as 'Chhota Kashi',
Its main temple is dedicated to 'Umapati', whlie the other temples
worship Lord Shiva. These ancient temples are associated with Shaivitcs
of the Kashmir Valley. Regular bus service. from Jammu. Accommodation
in pilgrims' 'sarai'.
Krirnchi
On way lo Sudhmahadev-Mantalai, a short detour takes one to Krirnchi,
site of three of the oldest temples of Jammu. The architecture of
the temple shows distinct Greek (Hellenic) influences. Pancheri,
a hill resort is a short distance away from here.
Jajjar Kotli
35 kms. On the National highway leading towards Srinagar is the
Jajjar Kotii Tourist Complex, built on the banks of the Jajjar rivulet.
The crystal clear, cool water of Jajjar attract picnickers in large
numbers during summer. A Tourist Cafeteria, a Bar and a small Tourist
Bungalow are the facilities provided here by JKTDC.
Akhnoor
32 kms. To the West of Jammu situated on the banks of the mighty
Chenab river is the historic town of Akhnoor. This town is associated
with the legend of Soni-Mahiwal. Ruins of the Indus-Valley civilization
are to be seen along the river bank commanding a panoromic view
all around.
Salal Darn and Lake
95 kms. from Jammu to the west of the Holy Shrine of Vaishnodeviji
is the Salal Dam and Lake. With an installed capacity of 400 mw
of electricity, this is the largest Hydroelectric Project commissioned
in the state so far. The lake formed behind the Dam is 33 kms. long.
The Dam site can be visited with the permission of the Project Authorities.
Baba Dhansar
65 kms. from Jammu, on way to Salal Dam, Baba Dhansar is a beautiful
and cool picnic spot. Here, a huge spring gushes out of the mountainside
in a thick grove of trees and forms a number of small water-falls
before flowing into the Holy Banganga. Next to the spring in a small
grove in the rock face is a naturally formed Shivling on which droplets
of water fall naturally all the year round.
50
kms.This small town serves as the base camp for visiting the famous
shrine of Vaishnodeviji in the Trikuta hills. The shrine is approachable
on foot along a 12 kms. long well laid foot-path. Every year, nearly
4 million pilgrims pass through Katra on their way to Vaishnodeviji.
