Ranbir Canal is a calm picnic spot that is at a distance of 2 kms from Jammu. Ranbir canal is 60 kms in length and its distribution system is 400 kms. Ranbir Canal was completed in 1905. It extends from left of Chenab River up-stream Akhnoor Bridge, 25 km north-east of Jammu city and passes through four taluks of Jammu District covering Jammu, R S Pura, Bishnah and Samba.
Ranbir Canal was redesigned in 1968-75. A power house is situated on the right bank of the Ranbir Canal. There are colorful gardens on the bank of the canal that makes it an attractive tourist place. Over all Ranbir Canal provides excellent walkways and viewpoints of the surrounding areas. Even in summers, the water in the canal remains ice cold.
Reaching Ranbir Canal from Jammu is not that difficult as the distance of this canal is just 2 kms from the city. One can easily walk down to the place or even hire some local vehical.
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