Sanasar
It is a cup - shaped meadow nestled between giant conifers. Sanasar is located at a distance of only 17 Kms. from Patnitop and 119 kms. from Jammu. Apart from a being a resting place for tired souls far away from the crowds of the cities, Sanasar offers Golfing and Paragliding facilities.
Mansar Lake
It is a beautiful lake, located at a distance of 60 Kms. from Jammu, and is fringed by forest-covered hills. As with any other lake, boating facilities are available at the lake. The J & K Tourism Development Corporation organises a Food and Crafts festival at Mansar Lake every year on the occassion of Baisakhi.
Accommodation
-Tourist Bunglow and huts managed by J&K Tourism Development Corporation
-A Double - bed room costs Rs. 250/-
-A Suite / Hut costs Rs. 500/-
-There is a Restaurant here that serves Indian food.
It is a beautiful lake, located at a distance of 60 Kms. from Jammu, and is fringed by forest-covered hills. As with any other lake, boating facilities are available at the lake. The J & K Tourism Development Corporation organises a Food and Crafts festival at Mansar Lake every year on the occassion of Baisakhi.
Accommodation
-Tourist Bunglow and huts managed by J&K Tourism Development Corporation
-A Double - bed room costs Rs. 250/-
-A Suite / Hut costs Rs. 500/-
-There is a Restaurant here that serves Indian food.
Bahu Fort / Temple
The Bahu Fort is situated on a rock face, at a distance of 5 kms from Jammu city, on the left bank of river Tawi. The fort was constructed by Raja Bahulochan more than 3000 years ago, and, is perhaps the oldest fort in the region. this is perhaps the oldest fort and edifice in the city. However, the Dogra rulers improved and re-built the dilapidating structure. The fort sits atop the rock and looks over the river and the city.
The fort houses a Kali Temple as well, which is locally known as Bave Wali Mata (presiding deity of Jammu) Mandir. Pilgrims throng this temple every Tuesday and Sunday.
Today, the fort is surrounded by a beautiful terraced garden (named Bagh-I-Bahu) with waterfalls, flowers and big trees, which is the favourite picnic spot for the city folk.
The Bahu Fort is situated on a rock face, at a distance of 5 kms from Jammu city, on the left bank of river Tawi. The fort was constructed by Raja Bahulochan more than 3000 years ago, and, is perhaps the oldest fort in the region. this is perhaps the oldest fort and edifice in the city. However, the Dogra rulers improved and re-built the dilapidating structure. The fort sits atop the rock and looks over the river and the city.
The fort houses a Kali Temple as well, which is locally known as Bave Wali Mata (presiding deity of Jammu) Mandir. Pilgrims throng this temple every Tuesday and Sunday.
Today, the fort is surrounded by a beautiful terraced garden (named Bagh-I-Bahu) with waterfalls, flowers and big trees, which is the favourite picnic spot for the city folk.
How to Reach
This place is well - connected with Jammu city. Regular transport like Buses, Mini-buses and Auto-rickshaws are available from all the connecting points right upto the fort.
This place is well - connected with Jammu city. Regular transport like Buses, Mini-buses and Auto-rickshaws are available from all the connecting points right upto the fort.
It is an ancient temple overlooking the river Tawi, and, is located on the by-pass road behind Bahu Fort. The temple is completely surrounded by the city forest. The temple provides one of the best views of the Jammu City and the surrounding woods.
