Jammu Sector
Jammu
Jammu is not as famous for its natural beauty as it is for its man made marvels. You will find the holiest city of north India Patnitop Patnitop is 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 forest, Pae most amazing temples, forts and palaces in the city. Jammu is also consideretnitop offers beautiful picnic spots peaceful walks and breathtaking views of the mountains cape of the Chenab basin. Ragunath temple Ragunath Temple is the biggest temple complex in north India and is the most important shrine in entire Jammu. Situated right in the heart of Jammu City, the temple witnesses a lot of tourist from all over India. Amar Mahal Palace Amar Mahal Palace is stunning structure made up of red stones. This palace was once the abode of famous Raja Amar Singh but now is used as a museum housing famous paintings and portraits of rulers of Jammu and Kashmir. You will also find the renowned painting Nal Damayanti here. Katra The holiest Mai Vaishno Devi Temple is situated on the Trikuta Mountains at an altitude of 5200 m above sea level. The temple is around 62 km away from main Jammu City. One is required to walk to the shrine from Katra, which is around 14 km away. Some pilgrims take this walk bare foot, which makes the journey really tough |