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 Raja Bahulochan around 3,000 years ago.The fort is a religious place, and within its precincts has a temple dedicated to the Hindu Godess Kali. The temple is known locally as the "Bawe Wali Mata temple" The fort is located on a high plateau land overlooking the Tawi River on its rocky left bank with an average elevation of 325m. The forest area that surrounds the fort has been developed into a well laid out park called the "Bagh-e-Bahu", from where a commanding view of the city of Jammu could be seen. The garden attracts a large number of visitors.
TIMING: 5 AM - 10 PM
TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS:
1. BAGH-E-BAHU
A lush green manicured garden called Bagh-e-Bahu envelopes the fort in its scenic wrap. The terraced garden is full of beautiful fountains, dense tall trees and colorful flowers. Butterflies fluttering from flower to flower and dragon flies dancing away; the Bagh-e-Bahu is a perfect spot for a family picnic or get-together with friends.
The garden is decorated with aesthetic stone sculptures that fit in perfectly with the green background. An artificial waterfall glistens in the sun and murmurs calming vibrations in the ears of the onlooker. Bagh-e-Bahu makes for the perfect front of such a majestic and royal edifice such as the Bahu Fort.
2. ACQUARIUM
Few years back, an acquarium is also made here,and that has become a source of attraction for tourists. The acquarium has large number of beautiful and rare species of fishes.
TIMING: 5 AM - 10 PM
TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS:
1. BAGH-E-BAHU
A lush green manicured garden called Bagh-e-Bahu envelopes the fort in its scenic wrap. The terraced garden is full of beautiful fountains, dense tall trees and colorful flowers. Butterflies fluttering from flower to flower and dragon flies dancing away; the Bagh-e-Bahu is a perfect spot for a family picnic or get-together with friends.
The garden is decorated with aesthetic stone sculptures that fit in perfectly with the green background. An artificial waterfall glistens in the sun and murmurs calming vibrations in the ears of the onlooker. Bagh-e-Bahu makes for the perfect front of such a majestic and royal edifice such as the Bahu Fort.
2. ACQUARIUM
Few years back, an acquarium is also made here,and that has become a source of attraction for tourists. The acquarium has large number of beautiful and rare species of fishes.
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