🏛️ Historical🛕 Religious📍 Family

Bahu Fort & Bagh-e-Bahu

Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India

4.4 (0)

Overview

An ancient Tawi-cliff fort holding the Bawe Wali Mata Kali shrine, ringed by terraced Mughal-style gardens and a big riverside aquarium.

Why visit: Jammu's guardian goddess and the best sunset terrace over the Tawi.

History: Legend dates the first fort to Raja Bahulochan 3,000 years ago; rebuilt by the Dogras.

Things to do

›Bawe Wali Mata darshan
›Rampart river views
›Bagh-e-Bahu terraces
›Underground aquarium

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar; Tuesdays & Sundays for the shrine

Entry fee

₹10–50

Est. budget

₹200–500

Duration

2–3 hrs

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