This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more

Nature Attractions In Udhampur District

x
Udhampur is a district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It covers an area of 4,550 square kilometres in the Himalayan mountains, an area greater in size than the Emirate of Dubai. Udhampur town is the headquarters of the district. Udhampur district is home to Vaishno Devi, one of the most revered shrines for Hindus, and one of the most popular religious centres in India. Vaishno Devi at an elevation of 1,584 metres in 2011 was visited by over 10 million pilgrims. The Northern Command headquarters of the Indian Army is located in the district. At an elevation of 2,024 metres the mountain resort of Patnitop and the temple at Sudh Mahadev believe...
Continue reading...
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Filter Attractions:

Nature Attractions In Udhampur District

  • 1. Sanasar Lake Patnitop
    Sanasar is the name given to the two small villages of Sana and Sar in Jammu province, Jammu and Kashmir state, India. Named after small local lakes, Sana and Sar are located 20 km west of Patnitop, Udhampur district on the national highway 1A. At an altitude of 2,050 metres it is the hub for adventure sport activities in the Jammu region. The area is notable for its scenic views of mountain ranges including the Brammah Massif.
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
  • 4. Mansar Lake Mansar
    Mansar Lake is situated 62 km from Jammu, Mansar is a lake fringed by forest-covered hills, over a mile in length by half-a-mile in width. Surinsar-Mansar Lakes is designated as Ramsar Convention in November 2005. Besides being a popular excursion destination in Jammu, it is also a holy site, sharing the legend and sanctity of Lake Manasarovar. On the Eastern Bank of the Lake there is a shrine to Sheshnag, a snake with six heads. The shrine comprises a big boulder on which are placed a number of iron chains perhaps representing the small serpents waiting on the tutelary deity of the Sheshnag. Two ancient temples of Umapati Mahadev & Narsimha as also a temple of Durga are situated in the vicinity of the Mansar lake. People take a holy dip in the water of the lake on festive occasions. Newly...
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Udhampur District Videos

Shares

x

Places in Udhampur District

x
x

Near By Places

Menu