Staycation Near 'City of Temples' | Ginger Katra

Jammu and Kashmir's winter capital is perched on a hill overlooking the northern plains on the Shivalik Range. The city of Jammu, which is also the state's winter capital and is referred to as the "city of temples," is whence the district of Jammu gets its name.

Jammu is located on a hillock along the Tawi River and is bordered by the districts of Rajauri and POK (Bhimber) in the northwest, Kathua district in the east and southeast, Pakistan (Sialkot) in the west, and Udhampur district in the north and northeast. Temples' glistening spires used to be scattered across the city's skyline. Due to their concealment behind tall structures, these spikes are no longer visible. The city is home to various Muslim, Sikh, and Christian shrines. The base camp for Vaishno Devi's sacred shrine is Jammu. It serves as the state's rail hub as well.

The temperature fluctuates from frigid in the winter, with lows as low as 0.9 degrees Celsius, to heat waves in the summer, with highs as high as 46 degrees Celsius. 

Culture & Heritage 

The second century AD is when Jammu's first structures were constructed. The Buddhist Stupa at Ambaran near Akhnoor, the ninth to tenth-century AD temples at Krimchi and Babor, and the old forts, palaces, and temples constructed in the middle periods are examples of these. Jammu's significant historical and heritage monuments include:

Amar Mahal Palace

The architectural wonder along the National Highway leading to Srinagar is the Amar Mahal Palace. A stunning palace made of red sandstone sits among Jammu's most gorgeous vistas and was constructed like a French chateau on a hill overlooking the Tawi River. The palace, which was once Raja Amar Singh's residence, has been transformed into a museum and is now cared for by the Hari-Tara Charitable Trust. The 120 kg pure gold throne that the Maharaja once sat on is on display in the museum. The museum features a painting gallery and a library with over 25,000 books on various subjects and disciplines.

Bahu Fort

Raja Bahu Lochan is thought to have constructed the historic Bahu Fort in Jammu roughly 3,000 years ago. The Dogra kings renovated it in the 19th century. The Hindu goddess Kali, the ruling deity of Jammu, has a temple within the fort's boundaries. The fort is a sacred location. The "Bawey Wali Mata temple" is how locals refer to the structure. The terraced Bagh-e-Bahu Garden, built in the manner of Mughal gardens, is located directly beneath the fort and offers panoramic views of the city of Jammu as well as an underground fish aquarium.

Mansar Lake

Visit this stunning lake for a panoramic tour worthy of fantasy. It is surrounded by hills covered with forest. On the banks of the river are the remains of a modest historic palace with vibrant frescoes. One of the most well-known adventure tourism locations in India is Mansar lake, which is close to the city of Jammu. Mansar is another name for Mansarovar. Mansar Lake is a very picturesque lake that is surrounded by hills covered in forest and has a length of more than a mile and a width of half a mile. It is regarded as a particularly sacred location that shares the holiness and tradition of Mansa Sarovar and has been recognised since legendary times. On the shores of the lake stands a temple dedicated to the serpent God Sheshnag. 

There are a tonne more locations to see and things to do that you will appreciate.

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For pilgrims looking for inexpensive hotels in Katra, the Ginger Hotel Katra is the ideal option. It has 80 tastefully appointed rooms in addition to a variety of amenities such as free wifi, in-room dining, tea/coffee maker, air conditioner, mini refrigerator, and LCD/LED TV with satellite channels. 

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