Bahu Fort-Adventure Travel Tour Jammu

The Bahu Fort is situated along the banks of river Tawi and is possibly the oldest construction in Jammu. The fort has magnificent waterfalls, green terraced gardens and blooming flowers making it one of the most calm and beautiful forts ever seen. The fort was originally built by Raja Bahulochan around 3,000 years ago. The fort was later renovated and extended by Dogra rulers. The Bahu Fort lies on the left bank of Tawi river and is 5 Kms away from the central part of the city. The fort has a renowned Maha Kali Temple which is famous by the name of Bawey Wali Mata.

The temple was built in 1822 just after Maharaja Gulab Singh succeeded the throne.It is also called the temple of Mahakali and is considered second after Vaishno Devi in mystical powers. A huge number of pilgrims come to worship the deity ever Sunday and Tuesday and take part in the "Tawi flowing worship". This temple is one of the most esteemed temples of Goddess Kali in India.

On the road just behind the Bahu Fort, amidst the city forest, there is the temple of Maha Maya. This temple overlooks the Tawi river. There is also a small garden which gives a spectacular view of the city to the tourists. At present, Bahu Fort is surrounded by an attractive terraced garden. Tourists as well as city folks like this place a lot and it often serves as a picnic spot.