Peer Kho Cave Templeपीर खो गुफा मंदिर
A cave shrine on the Tawi, linked to the legend of Jamwant.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereJammu, Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu and the Shivalik foothills
Jammu and the Shivalik foothills
Best time to visit1 October to 31 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height320 m above sea level
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyJammu, Jammu
EntryFree
About Peer Kho Cave Temple
A small cave shrine on the bank of the Tawi river, with a Shiva lingam inside a natural rock chamber. It is tied to the legend of Jamwant, and also called Jamwant Gufa. The riverside setting is calm, and the shrine is part of the old Jammu temple trail. It can be crowded on Mondays and during Shivratri.
What to see and do
- Natural cave with a Shiva lingam
- Jamwant legend
- Tawi riverbank
- Mahashivratri gathering
- Part of the old Jammu temple trail
Part of Shivalik Hills.
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