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Why to visit Bahu Fort
The Bahu Fort is possibly the city's oldest fort. Within the fort, there is a temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, popularly known as Bave wali Mata. The goddess statue is positioned on an about 4-foot-high plinth.
Every Sunday and Tuesday, a large number of tourists visit the Maha Kali temple to partake in "Tawi flowing worship." As a result, this temple is one of India's most revered shrines to Goddess Kali.
The Bagh-e-Bahu is another lovely feature that attracts attention. The unique plants used to make this name give it a really heavenly appearance. There is a lake where boats can be rented, and there is a sizable aquarium where many different kinds of fish are kept. The aquarium contains 24 major caverns and 13 smaller ones.
There are 400 different freshwater and saltwater fish species there. Additionally, it is thought to be the biggest underwater aquarium in the nation. When the colourful lights are turned on in the garden at night, it appears even more lovely.
Bahu Mela:
In this particular fort, the festival of Navratri is celebrated twice a year—in March/April and September/October—celebrated in a vibrant and joyful manner. For the locals, it is a happy and auspicious holiday that draws a lot of pilgrims.
Timings of Bahu Fort: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Entry Fee of Bahu Fort:
- For Children - INR 5
- For Adult (12 to 60 years) - INR 10
How to reach Bahu Fort:
- By Air - 8 kms from Jammu Airport
- By Train - 4 kms from Railway Station Jammu Tawi
- By Road - 4.5 kms from Bus Stand Jammu
