Kathua is the Indian tourist place
holding countless spots for holidays. Kathua is municipal council and the known
district of Jammu Kashmir (J&K). Kathua is also recognized as the sixth
largest city of the Jammu Kashmir. People who love peace should visit this city
of Sufis. The shrines with beautiful hills of JK could be diverse experience
for a tourist.
Kathua district is controlling five
different tehsils such as Basohli, Billawar, Hiranagar, Kathua and Bani. The
industries in this region are famous for producing dissimilar types of textile
products. The most part of the city is earning income through such industries.
The climate of Kathua district is sub tropical so planning for tour to the city
requires some attention. The temperature in summer can go higher to 48 degrees
so summer is of course, not a good choice for holidays. Winter temperature can
go do 4 degrees so winter is also not a best option but reaching the region in
rainy season is best because the climate is controlled, and greenery is spread
in the district.
Talking about the tourist spots of
Kathua, the city is holding
Dream (Recreation Park): the kathua
canal in this park is best thing to watch. There are more than 24 canals in the
Kathua region. Tourist can enjoy the rafting in Dream Park.
UJH Dam: this fast-growing picnic
spot is just 20 Kms away from Kathua city.
Watching stunning birds in the bird sanctuary is also special thing in
this place. Sitting near Ujh river and bathing in river is also best option.
Fort and temple of JASROTA: Jasrota
temple and fort were established by Raj Jas Dev in 1019. The very old temple of
Mata Maha Kali was rebuilt in last few years.
Some more known places in Kathua
city are Mata Sundrikote, Mata Bala Sundri, Airwan Temple, ASHA PURANI MANDHIR,
SAPT SAROBER MANDHIR, PEER CHATTERSHAH, and GURDWARA SINGH SABHA.
Bani tehsil in Kathua district is
special spot for tourist. The beautiful hills covered with ice and stunning
greenery forest in surrounding is special thing in Bani. This small glaciated
hill is positioned at the good height of 4200 feet with lofty peaks. The river
SEWA is serving the city from long time and turned as the key source of
drinking water. Experts recognize Bani city as MINI KASHMIR, which means the
city is really beautiful with stunning hills and valleys of Kathua district.
Tourist spots of Bani are
BANJAL: the flowers blooming and
natural flowers with nature made garden are special thing to watch in Bani.
Tourist will love the valleys and the garden with the greenery spread
everywhere.
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CHANDEL: this Indian tourist place
is just 10 km away from Bani. The valley with orchards like apple, walnuts and
almonds are particular thing of this spot.
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PANYALAG: this small town is one of
the best top of mounts and peek of Kathua district. The stunning waterfalls,
gushing watercourses, deep forest and green meadows are best spots in Panyalag.
Some other major spots in Bani are JODIA
DI MATA TEMPLE, DULLANGAL, SARTHAL, CHHATARGALLA, DUGGAN, and DHOULA WALI MATA.
BASOHLI is another tehsil of Kathua
district famous for River Ravi. Founder of Basohli was King Bhupat Pal.
Spots to visit in Basohli are
DHAR MAHANPUR: this Indian tourist
place is situated in the middle of Himalaya hills. The distance between Basohli
city and Dhar is just 27 Km. Winter rainfall is best thing to watch in Basohli.
SNAN GHAT: this small town of
Basohli is available for tourist. Here visitors will obtain the view of valley
and ghat.
RANJIT SAGAR DAM: Thein Dam also
known as Ranjit Sagar Dam is special spot in Basohli. Govt of Punjab and
Himachal Pardesh are managing this dam and producing light for their cities.
Some key holiday spots in Basohli
are SEWA HYDEL PROJECT and CHAMUNDA DEVI Temple.
Reaching Basohli is possible through
bus as the frequent service is available from Jammu, Udhampur, Kathua,
Pathankote and Billawar.
Spots in Billawar are
Machhedi: the astonishing hill
station situated at the good height of 5000 feet is next tourist spot added the
list of Kathua holiday spots. The beautiful surrounding and the clam and cute
climate are special thing of Machhedi.
Few other destinations for tourist
are BHADDU, RAMKOTE, SUKRALA MATA temple, SHIV TEMPLE (also known as MAHABILVA
KESHWAR TEMPLE), and Mooni SHIV TEMPLE. Religious people should visit the
Billawar for getting blessings of Lord Shiva.
The next destination for holiday is
HIRANAGAR, which is another tehsil of Kathua district. Founder of the town was
Raja Hari Singh, and Jasmergarh Fort was also renovated by Raja Hari Singh.
Here tourist can visit
NARSINGH JI TEMPLE: Narshima temple
situated at Ghagwal city. This ancient shrine was constructed around 1600 years
back. This temple is added in the list of rare shrines, which makes it special
spot for tourist. The Idol of MAA ANNPURNA is one more special thing in
Narsingh Temple and more than 500 devotees, and Sadhus are reaching the temple
for blessings of God Narsingh. Approximately, 200 above people are taking
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in the temple every day. Janamasthmi and
Makarsakranti are special fairs celebrated in this temple every year.
Other key spots for tourist in
Hiranagar are SHREE ANAND ASHARAM and SUBA CHAK.
To reach any tehsil or Kathua region
visitors have to attain to Jammu first. It is finest route to reach Kathua
Region, however reservation for flight and train should be done prior. Jammu is
directly connected through rail, train and air from diverse parts of the
Country.
