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Places of Interest in Jammu

Peer khoh
A cave shrine located on the Circular Road, 3.5 kms. From the heart of the town. There is a Shiva Lingam formed naturally in the cave; neither its antiquity nor its cause is known. And legend has it that the cave leads underground to many other cave shrines and even out of the country.

Raghunath Mandir
Situated in the heart of the city and surrounded by a group of other temples, this temple dedicated to Lord Rama is outstanding and unique in northern India. Work on the temple was started by Maharaja Gulab Singh, founder of the Dingdom of Jammu and Kashmir in 1835 AD and was competed by his son, Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1860 AD. The inner walls of the main temple are covered with gold sheet on three sides. There are many galleries with lakhs of 'Saligrams'. The surrounding temples are dedicated to various Gods and Goddesses connected with the epic Ramayana.

Ranbireshwar Temple
Located on Shalimar Road near the New Secretariat, and built by Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1883 AD, Ranbireshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. IT has one central 'Lingam' measuring seven and a half feet in height (7.5 ft.) and twelve Shiva 'Lingams' of crystal measuring from 15cms to 38 cms. And galleries with thousands of Shiva 'Lingams' fixed on stone slabs.

Ranbir Canal
A small garden along the Ranbir Canal, 2kms from the heart of the town, provides a cool picnic spot during the summer. The Canal branches off from the irver Chenab at Akhnoor, 32 kms. Away. Its water remains ice cold throughout the year. Its banks serve as good viewpoints and walkways. Bahu Fort 5kms. Situated on a rock face on the left bank of the river Tawi, this is perhaps of the river Tawi, this is perhaps the oldest fort and edifice in the city. Constructed originally by Raja Bahulochan over 3,000 year ago, the existing fort was more recently improved and built by the Dogra rulers. There is a temple dedicated to Goddess Kali inside the fort.

Bagh - E - Bahu
5kms. These extensive gardens, laid around the Bahu Fort provide a pleasant view of the city. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Mubarak Mandi Palace
The oldest buildings in this Palace complex date to 1824. The architecture is blend of Rajasthani, Mughal and even Baroque European influences. The most stunning segment is the Sheesh Mahal. The Pink Hall now houses the Dogra Art Museum which has miniature paintings of the various Hill Schools.

Peer Baba
On the back side of the Civil Airport is famous Dargah of the Muslim saint, Peer Budhan Ali Shah. On Thursdays, Hindu and Sikh devotees vastly outnumber their muslim brethren at the shrine.

Maha Maya Temple and City Forest
On the By-pass Road behind Bahu Fort, the city forest surrounds the ancient Maha Maya. Temple overlooking the river Tawi. A small garden surrounded by acres of woods provides best view of the city.