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Discover the Charms: 10 Must-Visit Places in Jammu!

10. Mansar Lake

Mansar Lake, 62km from Jammu, is surrounded by lush forests on hills. Since the lake is holy, worshipers perform rituals at two temples around it.

09. Bhimgarh Fort

Reasi residents call this fort the Reasi fort. Despite earthquakes and multiple renovations, the gates are decorated with old Rajasthani art, adding to their attractiveness and popularity.

08. Poonch

Poonch is a small town in Jammu & Kashmir, along with Rajouri and Abhisara. Poonch is notable for the Pir Panjal mountain range. Even in summer, the climate is mild and calm.

07. Patnitop

Patnitop, a beautiful hill station near the Chenab River, is 112km from Jammu. Tourists flock to this peak for skiing and trekking year-round. This plateau hosts picnics and outings.

06. Chadar Trek

Trekkers love the Ladakh Chadar Trek. The most spectacular and fascinating hike in India, the Zanskar Gorge crosses the frozen Zanskar River. Trekkers love the lengthy adventure.

05. Gulmarg

Jammu's Gulmarg meadow of flowers is a popular ski destination. This Himalayan area lies near the India-Pakistan Line of Control. Winter travelers flock to this ski spot.

04. Vaishno Devi Temple

The Vaishno Devi shrine attracts over 10 million pilgrims annually. Many people visit the temple to pray to goddess Mahalakshmi. Praying devotees walk 12km to the shrine.

03. Peer Kho Cave

Peer Kho Cave, a pilgrimage site near Jammu, hosts Shivratri, Raksha Bandhan, Shravan Poornima, and other festivals. Jamvant is the cave-temple of Lord Shiva.

02. Raghunath Temple

Northern India's greatest temple, Raghunath, has seven shrines. Maharaja Gulab Singh's Mughal-style temple. The complex has Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Gita paintings.

01. Bahu Fort

Raja Bhau lochan is credited with building Jammu's Bahu Fort on the Tawi. The stronghold has a Kali temple with terrace gardens. Pilgrims visit the temple on weekends.

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