Bahu Fort, Jammu

Name: Bahu Fort
Address: Jammu, India

#2 among attractions in Jammu

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The Bahu Fort is a historic fort in the city of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. Constructed on the banks on Tawi River, the ancient fort is believed to be constructed by Rajput Raja Bahulochan around 3,000 years ago. It is believed that the first renovation of this fort was undertaken during Dogra Rule in 18th century. The fort is a religious place, and within its precincts has a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. The temple is known locally as the "Bawe Wali Mata temple". ()

Coordinates: 32°43'36"N, 74°52'48"E

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Bahu Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Raghunath Temple, Dogra Art Museum, Mubarak Mandi Palace, Jammu University.

1.1 miW
Temple
Raghunath Temple, Jammu
28 min walk • Raghunath Temple is a Hindu temple located in Jammu in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It consists of a complex of seven Hindu shrines.
0.6 miW
Museum
Dogra Art Museum, Jammu
16 min walk • Dogra Art Museum, Jammu previously known as the Dogra Art Gallery is a museum of Dogra cultural heritage housed in the Pink Hall of the Mubarak Mandi complex, Jammu, India. The main attractions of the museum are the Pahari miniature paintings from Basohli.
0.9 miN
Palace
Mubarak Mandi Palace, Jammu
24 min walk • Mubarak Mandi is a palace in Jammu, India. The palace was the royal residence of the maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir from the Dogra dynasty. It was their main seat till 1925 when maharaja Hari Singh moved to the Hari Niwas Palace in the northern part of Jammu.
0.8 miSW
Universities and schools
Jammu University, Jammu
22 min walk • The University of Jammu informally known as Jammu University, accredited as A+ grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council, was established in 1969 by an act of the state legislature which effectively split the Jammu and Kashmir University into the separate University of Jammu and University of Kashmir.
1.4 miSW
32°43'1"N • 74°51'34"E
Old Jammu Railway Station, Jammu
35 min walk • Ruins

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Which popular attractions are close to Bahu Fort?

Nearby attractions include Dogra Art Museum, Jammu (16 min walk), Jammu University, Jammu (22 min walk), Mubarak Mandi Palace, Jammu (24 min walk).

Bahu Fort, Jammu

Facts and practical information

Bahu Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Raghunath Temple, Jammu

Dogra Art Museum, Jammu

Mubarak Mandi Palace, Jammu

Jammu University, Jammu

Old Jammu Railway Station, Jammu

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bahu Fort?