District

Udhampur

Udhampur district sits in the lower Shivaliks of Jammu & Kashmir, with hill stations, forested ridges, and temple towns along routes toward Kashmir. Explore Patnitop, Nathatop, Devika-linked Udhampur city, Chenani-ar…

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Unveiling the Mystical Shankhpal Trek Near Nathatop-Sanasar Road

Introduction Overview of Shankh Pal and its significance in the Lander region Shankh Pal holds a revered position as the spiritual deity of the Lander region, captivating the hearts of locals with its folklore and significance. Nestled high on the Shankh Pal ridge at an altitude of 2,897 meters, the temple dedicated to Shankh Pal…

Shankhpal Trek

Situated at an altitude of 2,897 metres, the temple is just a few hours’ walk away from Sanasar. A 4-5 hours trek takes you to the Raja Shankh Pal peak. Photos Clicked by Gurvinder Singh For More Photos: Click here

Mountain approach road to Chenani tunnel portal, Jammu

Chenani- Nashri Tunnel: An Engineering Marvel

Chenani-Nashri Tunnel, also known as Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel, is a road tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir on NH 44. It is India’s longest road tunnel with a length of 9.2 km. The tunnel will reduce the distance between Chenani(South) and Nashri(North) from 41 km to 11 km. Snowfall and avalanche in winter at…

Gandala Village

Gandala After Exploring Latti, Laddan, Jaganoo, Jasrota fort we continued our mission of exploring Jammu. We came across a beautiful village Gandala 10-15 kms(approx) from Udhampur city. And, We came to know about this place just by fluke. This beautiful village is completely neglected by the concerned authorities clearly visible by the pics here.…

Jaganoo

Jaganoo is a historical town located at a distance of about 12 kilometres near the bank of the Tawi river to the east of Udhampur district headquarters. The geographical location of this ancient town is 32.34 latitude and 39.30 longitude. In the days of yore, it used to be an important trade centre and traders…

Stone fort interior rooms at Laddan, Udhampur

Laddan Fort

Laddan Fort is built on a hillock across the Tawi river in Udhampur. The road leading to village Kaira passes through the fort leaving half a kilometer walking distance. After dropping at a distance of 9 km by road from Udhampur one has to walk over to reach the fort. The fort is built over…

Ancient stone Shiva temple at Krimchi complex, Udhampur

Ancient Krimchi Temples

Krimchi is the site of one of the oldest temple complexes of Jammu & Kashmir. It can be reached by taking a short detour of about 20 kms along a side road that branches off from the National Highway 1-A, about 12 kms north from Udhampur city. Believed to have been constructed in the 8th…

Patnitop

Patnitop Patnitop is a hilltop tourist location in Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir state. It is around 50 kms away from Udhampur town. Situated on a plateau in the Shivalik belt of the Himalayas, Patnitop sits at an altitude of 2,024 m (6,640 ft). The river Chenab flows in close proximity to this location.…

Basantgarh hill scenery from RC Peak, Udhampur

RC Peak, Ramnagar

RC Peak, Udhampur: meadows, cedar forests, and quiet hill views near Basantgarh — roughly an hour's drive from Ramnagar. Full route and travel guide.

Mantalai Temple amid deodar forest, Chenani

Mantalai- The place where Maa Parvati got married to Lord Shiva

Ancient Mantalai Temple Jammu and Kashmir attracts people from all over the world for its ancient temples and breathtaking scenic beauty. Sudh Mahadev Temple, Mantalai Temple and Gauri Kund in Chenani Tehsil of Udhampur district are some of them. The Temple of Sudh Mahadev is about 50 kms away from District Headquarter of Udhampur Tourism.…