Bahu Fortबाहु किला
A fort and Kali temple over the Tawi, with a garden below.
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Jammu and the Shivalik foothills
Jammu and the Shivalik foothills
Best time to visit15 March to 30 April and 1 October to 30 November
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height340 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyJammu, Jammu
EntryFree
About Bahu Fort
An old fort above the Tawi river, rebuilt by the Dogra rulers in the 19th century on what local tradition says is a much older site. Inside is the Bave Wali Mata temple, a Kali shrine that is crowded on Tuesdays and Sundays. The Bagh-e-Bahu garden below has a good view of the river and the city, and a large aquarium. Come in the evening, when the walls are lit up.
What to see and do
- Bave Wali Mata temple inside the fort
- Ramparts with a view of the Tawi
- Bagh-e-Bahu terraced garden
- Aquarium in the garden
- Evening lights
Part of Shivalik Hills.
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