Tourist Attractions In Jammu Kashmir:

The state of Jammu and Kashmir embodies the poetry of nature, which no human language can interpret in words. Majestic ice capped mountains, verdant woods, lively rivers and placid lakes form the landscape of the state. The state can be divided in 3 distinct regions, namely:

•    The foothill plains of Jammu,
•    Kashmir Valley
•    Mountainous Ladakh

All three are strikingly varied from one another in terms of geography, culture, religion and climate. So the tourist attraction in Jammu and Kashmir not only lies in the outstanding sceneries, but also in its cultural variation from one area to another.

Tourist attractions in Jammu and Kashmir are spread over all three regions.  Travel.mapsofindia here outlines only a few tourist attractions in Jammu and Kashmir:

Religious Places of Tourist Attraction in Jammu and Kashmir:

• Vaishno Devi Temple with Mother Goddess Vaishno Devi is the principle attraction for the pilgrims. Supposed to be endowed with supernatural powers this Goddess relieves pains and pangs of different sorts like infertility, forthcoming accident, joblessness, antagonism with husband and in-laws, marriage problems, physical disorders and numerous others. The mother goddess relieves her children from all their sorrows and anxiety and blesses them with a new lease of life.
• Raghunath Temple dedicated to Lord Ram, is replete with various images of deities that bedecks the temple to a large extent.
• Gadhadharji Temple is a welcome experience for the Vaishnavaite, where the life sized image of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi blesses the devotees.
• Ranabireshwar Temple constructed by the erstwhile Dogra Rulers is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Here the large Shiva Lingam has been brought from Narmada Valley.
• Panchbakhter Temple is a paradise for the Shaivites.
• Purmandal located 40 kilometers from Jammu city is located on the banks of River Devika holds festivals like Shivaratri and Chaitra Chaudashi.
• Nagbani is another place of attraction, erstwhile Nag raja Temple that has been converted to Agricultural School Collegiate School.

Historical Places and Monuments (of Tourist Attraction in Jammu and Kashmir):

• Gurudwara Sh Guru Nanak Devji consists of Guru Nanak’s gigantic statue, composed of white marble.
• Samadhi Maharani Chand Kour had been the wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and sat in throne after his death. It is her grave that draws numerous tourists here.
• Chichi Mata heralds your visit to Vaishno Devi Temple.
• Surinsar and Mansar Lake consisting of small islands in their middle is of primary importance for the tourists. Boating tours are arranged on request here.
• Jhajjar Kotli is an attractive place for picnic with family, consisting of café, canyon and centers of recreation hemmed with trees and lakes.
• Bagh e Bahu located near a hillock near Tawi River, garlanded with artificial lakes, flower beds and fountains is a perfect haven for nature lovers.
• Jhiri commemorates the martyrdom of Baba Jitto.

Ranbir Canal:
Ranbir Canal is situated approximately two km from the center of the city. The canal is famous for a small garden that serves as a perfect picnic spot during summers. The water of the canal remains icy cold throughout the year. The embankments of Ranbir Canal serve as good viewpoints and pathways.

Bahu Fort :
One of the popular tourist spots for sightseeing in Jammu is Bahu Fort, situated on the left bank of Tawi River. Perhaps the oldest fort and the oldest structure in the city, it was originally constructed by King Bahulochan over 3,000 years ago. Later, the fort was renovated and rebuilt by the Dogra rulers. Surrounding the fort are extensive gardens known as Bagh-e-Bahu. The fort also houses a temple of Goddess Kali.

Mubarak Mandi Palace :
Mubarak Mandi Palace is a fusion of Rajasthani, Mughal and even Baroque European architecture. The oldest structure in this palace complex dates back to 1824. The Pink Hall of the palace has now been converted into a museum, known as the Dogra Art Museum. It houses beautiful miniature painting of the various Hill Schools. But, the most magnificent structure inside the palace complex is the Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace).

Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary ;
The Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary is surrounded by the rivers Surinsar and Mansar on its two sides. Named after the two lakes, the sanctuary spreads over an area of 98 sq km. The rich wildlife of the sanctuary consists of 8 species of mammals and 15 species of birds

Rani Charak Mahal :
The Rani Charak Mahal is situated by a riverside and is connected with Toshakhana on one side.