Excursions

Kud

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Hop into any of the log huts and snuggle near the fire place to experience the flair and flavour of local life. Situated at 103 km from Jammu, on the Jammu-Srinagar Highway, it is a great option for overnight stay to splurge on the natural goodness.

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Machail

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Is a two-day journey from Atholi via Gulabgarh with a night halt at Chashoti. The famous Machail Yatra starts Bhaderwah and ends at Machail where the famous shrine of Chandi Mata is located. Trekkers can continue their journey ahead of Machail with a night halt at Rujwass for Zanskar, Paddam and Kargil.

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Bhaderwah

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Popularly called Chota-Kashmir,has bewithcing natural beauty which enthralls any visitor. Bhaderwah valley is predominantly a mountainous torrid town situated 80 Kms.from Batote. The festive mood in the district begins with the melting of snow in April and the sprouting of greenery all round. Kailash Yatra is another famous pilgrimage of the area which is considered an important Hindu pilgrimage.

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Kishtwar

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The present name,related with 'KISHAT RISHI' who stayed here,is the modified version of earlier name of Kishaswar.Located about 232 kms.from Jammu at a height of 5,360 ft. The place has rich wild life like snow-deer,leopard,Neel gai and Muskdeer. There are high altitude mountains ranging between 20,000ft.to 21,000 ft. like Nun Kun,Burmah and Barnag. Important shrines are located in the area which are Ziarat Zain-Shah-Sahib, Farid-ud-Din sahib,Athra Buja Devi temple and Chandi Mata temple.

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Lohaghat

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On the way up to Abbott Mount is the town of Lohaghat, along the banks of the river Lohawati, and about 14km from Champawat. Located at an altitude of over 5,500 ft, Lohaghat is known for its historical and mythological significance.

A town that grabs people with its great historical and mythological significance, Lohaghat in the suburbs of Tanakpur district, lies on the banks of Lohawati River. Perched at an elevation of 1706 meters this small town houses numerous lovely temples in its sprawling expanse of 4.5 square kilometers.

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Koalpara

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Koalpara, a nearby village few kilometers away from Jairambati is known for the Math sub centre known as Ramakrishna Yogashrama. It is a calm and scenic village, where secluded stays are offered for the travelers. Koalpara was strongly associated with the life of Holy Mother. The Math centre spearheads many welfare works among the village people. The Math offers pecuniary help to the poor people. The Ashram distributes clothes, educational aids and textbooks for the children. The ashram works for the betterment of the village people.

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