{"id":1601,"date":"2016-11-02T11:53:11","date_gmt":"2016-11-02T06:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/?p=1601"},"modified":"2017-12-31T14:19:08","modified_gmt":"2017-12-31T08:49:08","slug":"where-land-meets-sky-jammu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/where-land-meets-sky-jammu\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Land Meets Sky \u2013 Jammu"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cIf I could choose where I would live, I would live by the mountains.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jammu is the largest city in the\u00a0Jammu Division<\/a>\u00a0and the winter capital of state of\u00a0Jammu and Kashmir<\/a>. It is situated on the banks of the\u00a0Tawi River<\/a>. It has an average elevation of 327\u00a0m (1,073\u00a0ft). Jammu city<\/a> lies at uneven ridges of low heights at the\u00a0Shivalik hills<\/a>. It is surrounded by Shivalik range to the north, east and southeast while the Trikuta Range surrounds it in the north-west. It is approximately 600 kilometres (370\u00a0mi) from the national capital,\u00a0New Delhi<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Many historians and locals believe that Jammu was founded by Raja Jambu Lochan in the 14th century BC. During one of his hunting campaigns, he reached the Tawi River where he saw a goat and a lion drinking water at the same place. Having satisfied their thirst, the animals went their own ways. The Raja was amazed, abandoned the idea of hunting and returned to his companions. Recounting what he had seen, he exclaimed that this place, where a lion and a goat could drink water side by side, was a place of peace and tranquility. The Raja commanded that a palace be built at this place and a city was founded around it. This city became known as Jambu-Nagar, which then later changed into Jammu.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Bahu Fort\u00a0is located in\u00a0Jammu city<\/a>. The fort, said to be built by an earlier ruler, was refurbished during the\u00a0Sikh Empire<\/a>\u00a0by Raja\u00a0Gulab Singh<\/a>\u00a0in the 19th century.\u00a0The fort is a religious place, and within its precincts has a temple dedicated to the\u00a0Hindu<\/a>\u00a0goddess<\/a>\u00a0Kali<\/a>, the presiding deity of Jammu. The temple is known locally as the “Bave Kali Mata temple”.<\/p>\n

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One can reach this magnificent fort through many ways. The nearest airport to Bahu Fort is the Jammu Airport, which is 5 kms away from Bahu Fort. The nearest railway station to Bahu Fort is the Jammu Tawi Train Station which is 2 kms away from Bahu Fort. Being on the hilly side it is not that convinient to travel via roads. However, on the left banks of the river Tawi the Bahu Fort stands quiet prominently and can be seen from quite a distance and hence is easy to spot in the region.<\/p>\n

A popular Hindu festival known as “Bahu Mela” is held during the\u00a0Navaratras<\/a>\u00a0in the fort area, twice a year, during March-April and September-October. This attracts a very large number of pilgrims to the fort and the temple located within it. Every week, Tuesday and Sunday are special days of worship at the temple. During the main festival time, special stalls are opened near the fort area and one can buy paraphernalia such as sweets, flowers, incense, coconuts, red cloth and so forth, to make special offerings to the deity in the temple.<\/p>\n

Mubarak Mandi\u00a0is a\u00a0palace<\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0Jammu<\/a>. The palace was the royal residence of the\u00a0Maharaja<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0Jammu and Kashmir<\/a>\u00a0from the\u00a0Dogra dynasty<\/a>. It was their main seat till 1925 when Maharadja\u00a0Hari Singh<\/a>\u00a0moved to the\u00a0Hari Niwas Palace<\/a>\u00a0in the northern part of Jammu. The palace is located in the heart of the old walled city of Jammu and overlooks the\u00a0Tawi<\/a>\u00a0River. Exemplary art and architecture of this palace makes it a speaking landmark of Kashmir. This palace is unique because it\u2019s characterized by European, Mughal and Rajasthani style of architecture. A unique blend of these three styles of architecture adds grace to the beautiful palace.<\/p>\n

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Existence of this beautiful and majestic palace Mubarak Mandi adds to the grandeur of this region. The phenomenal look of this palace stuns tourists. Majestic halls and galleries of the palace are used for ceremonies and functions. Passing by this Dogra heritage tourists get the fragrance of royalty spread in the air of Jammu.<\/p>\n

Amar Mahal Palace Museum was the place where Raja Amar Singh lived earlier. It is situated on the right bank of the\u00a0Tawi River<\/a>. The\u00a0Sivalik Hills<\/a>\u00a0or ranges to the north of the Mahal, on the left bank of the river, provide a grand view, with the Tawi River flowing in between, draining the valley. It is well located adjoining the heritage hotel known as the\u00a0Hari Niwas Palace<\/a>\u00a0Hotel, in the heart of the city, on the road to\u00a0Kashmir<\/a>. The palace is really beautiful which is made up of red stand stone which stands apart from the other picturesque sites. Now it is used as a Museum and is under the Hari-Tara Charitable Trust<\/p>\n

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The food of Jammu and Kashmir differs from region to region. It is characterised by its vast array of dishes cooked over a long period of time in exotic spices. The seasons and availability of fresh produce dictates the ingredients, some of which are dried and used in the winter months. The Dogra dishes include\u00a0Aloo Dum, Rajma, Kashmiri Pulao\u00a0as well as the staple\u00a0Naan. You will also find\u00a0chocolate barfi, patisa\u00a0and a number of typical North Indian snacks<\/p>\n

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Reaching Jammu is as easy as going to the nearest supermarket. Jammu has an airport which though desperately needs modernization still has many flights from Delhi, Srinagar and Leh. Jammu is well connected by train to points south and east. Jammu Tawi is an important railhead of the Norther Railways serving the Jammu and Kashmir State. It is the second last major rail stop heading north. To\u00a0Srinagar<\/a>\u00a0there are several J&K SRTC buses. Sumo jeep taxis also do this trip. Minibuses also run from outside Jammu bus stand and are more comfortable and sometimes cheaper than Sumos. For people who prefer comfortable journeys, one should try to hire a Toyota Innova, although it will be very expensive.<\/p>\n

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Jammu lies on the National Highway 1-A, and is connected by national highway network to all parts of the country. Amritsar – 243 kms, Chandigarh – 436 kms, Delhi – 586 kms, Katra – 48 kms, Srinagar – 305 kms, Manali – 428 kms, Patnitop – 112 kms. Mansar – 60 kms. One should definitely hire Gozocabs for a pleasant, blissful journey to this majestic, picturesque land<\/p>\n

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With Hot summers, cold winters, rainy monsoons and flowering autumns, Jammu can be visited anytime of the year depending on one\u2019s interests. The best time to visit the city is however, during the famous festivals like Makara Sankranti (January), Ram Navami (March) and Deepvali (October) when the whole town gets dressed up like a queen and drenched in the festivities.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhere snow-white mountains are immersed into deep meditation from pre-historic times<\/p>\n

Where mountain streams are flowing with sweet sounds, as if little children are reciting their nursery rhymes.<\/p>\n

Where green meadows, valleys of flowers and apple orchards are eagerly waiting to welcome you<\/p>\n

Where peacefully happened confluence of three great religions \u2013 Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam<\/p>\n

Visit the place at least once, and get enamoured by its beauty, splendour and charm.\u201d<\/p>\n

~ A poem by an unknown artist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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