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Reasi Tourism

Although being a quaint town in Jammu & Kashmir, Reasi has the ability to lure myriad visitors to this picturesque and religious spot. Thousands of tourists get enticed with the existence of beautiful parks, renowned temples, forts and scenic backdrops of this town. Both religiously inclined people as well as adventure lovers can come to Reasi to have a wonderful and fulfilling experience.

Travel in Reasi

Travel in Reasi

The Jammu Tawi railway station is the closest rail head to Reasi which is located at a distance of 77 kilometers from Reasi. After disembarking at the Jammu Tawi railway station, you can easily reach Reasi by hiring a private car or bus.  Resi town is well connected via road. From Reasi you can get to Jammu and Srinagar by road. The state buses (or JKSRTC) ply between all the major towns and nearby villages and can be easily availed from Reasi to reach its nearby places. Thus, the J&K State road buses are not only useful within the Reasi town but they also serve the remote places as well.

Accommodation at Reasi Town

Neelam Hotel is the best hotel in the town. The hotel offers all the latest amenities to the tourists and it has gained a lot of popularity in this area. Thus, you can bank on this hotel once you hit the town of Reasi.

Tourist Spots in Reasi Town

Reasi offers many places of attractions inside the town as well as in its neighborhood. The Kalika Temple and Bhimgarh Fort are a few must-visit places within the town. A brief description of both the places has been given below:

Bhimgarh Fort

General Zorawar Singh constructed this fort in the scenic town of Reasi on a hillock. The Bhimgarh Fort is nestled on the bank of Anji River. The fort derives its name from Pandav’s second brother “Bhim” who was very powerful. Similarly this fort is also a symbol of greatness and dynamism of Bhim. To know more click here.

Kalika Temple

This is a renowned temple of Reasi town which is positioned on a hilltop and lies near to the bus stand of Reasi. Maha Kali is the main deity of this temple. The temple is believed to be the most reputable one in this area because of the strong belief of the residents on Maha Kali. The temple looks fresh and beautiful on the occasion of Navratri when a myriad of devotees throng the temple to pay homage to Goddess Kali. To know more about Kalika Temple click here.

Nearby Attractions in Reasi Town

Reasi is a small town situated in Jammu and Kashmir and it feels proud to attract a lot of travelers across the world. Both leisure travelers as well as religious travelers get attracted to this town every year because of the renowned Vaishno Devi temple located in Katra near Reasi. Apart from Vaishno Devi there are a couple of destinations located within a few kilometers from the Reasi town. Let’s have a brief look on all of them:

Shiv Khori

Nearby attractions in Reasi Town

Shiv Khori is the famous old cave of Lord Shiva which is located in the Reasi district. This cave is situated just 52 kms away from the Reasi town. The three-day Shiv Khori fair takes place every year in February or March on Maha Shivratri. During this time, nearly 16000 pilgrims throng this place to pay homage to Lord Shiva.
 

Dera Baba Banda

Nearby attractions in Reasi TownThis well-known shrine is dedicated to the legendary saint soldier “Baba Banda Singh”, who was the disciple of Guru Govind Singh.

On the bank of river Chenab there is a Gurudwara, which reminds of the beautiful memories of Baba Banda.

This renowned soldier spent his remaining days at this very place. This pilgrimage center is not only famous among the Sikhs but Hindus also visit this place from within the state as well as outside state. Every year in April during Baisakhi a large number of devotees throng this shrine.

Vaishno Devi Katra

Katra is situated at a distance of 28 kms from the Reasi town and it is a 12 km walk from Katra to Vaishno Devi.

This renowned shrine is positioned at the snow-clad hills of the Shivalik Mountains. Vaishno Devi can be reached via helicopter as well. Every year countless pilgrims crowd this auspicious temple.

Salal Power Project


Nearby attractions in Reasi Town

The Salal Power Project is also a must-visit for the tourists who are visiting Reasi for the first time. Salal Power is located merely 23 kms away from the Reasi town. This project has been erected on Chenab River and lies in Reasi district. The total capacity of this project is 690 MW. The states that are benefited by this project are- Punjab, Delhi, U.P, Haryana, J&K, Rajasthan, H.P and Chandigarh.

Baba Aghar Jitto


Nearby attractions in Reasi TownTourists visiting the Reasi town must check out the statue of Baba Aghar Jitto which lies at a distance of merely 6 kms from Vaishno Devi in Katra.

Aghar Jitto was a farmer who gave up his life for getting the deserved share of agriculture crop. Bir Singh, the Jagirdar refused to give the due share of crops to the farmers, to which Aghar Jitto protested and finally succeeded in getting his right by sacrificing his life.

Sulla Park

Nearby attractions in Reasi Town

While staying in the Reasi town, Sulla Park is also a must-visit for everyone. This gorgeous park is situated in the Reasi district and lies on the bank of Anji River. This is one of the most sought-after picnic spots in this area. Tourists and locals flock this place especially during warm season. This place can be reached from Reasi by hiring a light vehicle.

Siar Baba

This is another well-known shrine located on the bank of Chenab River. Situated at a distance of 6 kms from Reasi town, this magnificent temple offers a picturesque view of natural cascade descending from the hills. A plethora of tourists get enticed to the splendor of this place and throng the shrine to pay homage to Siar Baba. During the summer season, this place witnesses a huge influx of visitors. Mini buses can be availed from Reasi to get to Siar Baba.

Nau Pindian

This is another holy place which is located on Reasi-Katra road and lies at a distance of 19 kilometers from Reasi. The temple houses the “Nine Pindis” which are a symbol of the 9 avatars of Maha Shakti. This tourist spot can be reached by taking a bus from the Reasi town.

Baba Dhansar

Nearby attractions in Reasi Town

This pious place is situated at a distance of 17 kms from the Reasi town near a village named Karua. Baba Dhansar is famous for its Shiva Temple. The naturally formed Shiv Lingam is the main attraction of this place. Throughout the year water droplets trickle down this Lingam. On Shivratri, an annual fair also takes place here. Buses are available from Reasi to arrive at this place.

Bhoomika Temple (or Darshani Darwaza)

Nearby attractions in Reasi Town

This historic temple lies at a distance of just 1 km from the Katra town near Reasi. The devotees who visit Vaishno Devi in Katra should also pay a visit to this holy shrine to offer their prayers to the goddess.  This shrine is also known as “Darshani Darwaza” since the Trikut Parvat(with 3 tall peaks which are believed to be the abodes of Maata Vaishno Devi)  can be viewed from this place.

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