INDIA KASHMIR BHADERWAH
Bhaderwah is approximately 200kms from Jammu, which is
connected by both air and rail to all major Indian Metros.
DELIGHTFULLY PANORAMIC
BHADERWAH is a valley of bewitching natural beauty and
panoramic vistas which have earned it the epithet of Chhota Kashmir .Bhaderwah
offers to the tourist a variety of beautiful landscapes , colourful local
fairs, joyous festival moods and a unique mosaic of culture. Central to beauty
of this saucer shaped valley are the deodar and kail forests and River Neeru.Its distinctive moods change
with the seasons; in winter the valley is carpeted with snow and in summer and
spring it is ablaze with colours of the flowers that blossom all over the
place. A full majestic view of the Sylvan valley with snow capped background
makes visitors fall in love with Bhaderwah.
KAILASH KUND
The Kailash mountain overlooking the Bhaderwah valley is
believed to be the abode o Shri Vasuki Ji At 13067 ft, the Kailash Kund is the
source of River Neeru which drains the Bhaderwah valley.The yatra follows Mani
Mahesh yatra and starts with Chari from village Gatha in Bhaderwah and then
goes to Vasuki Nag Temple in the heart of the town .At Ramkund one halts for
the night and there on to Kailash Kund. The annual Kailash yatra takes place in
the month of August.
EXERCUSION –SEOJ MEADOW
The meadow of Seoj is flanked by a gushing river on its west
which emanates from hills surrounding Kailash Kund. The landscape across the
river is replica of the beauty of Pahalgam, whereas on the eastern side there
are long stretches of grasslands.
On the western side, the meadows take a descent along
crystalline water of Seoj rivulet and roll towards Ramnagar areas of Udhampyr
district.
CHINTA VALLEY
Situated at a height of 6500 ft is a beautiful valley with
thick coniferous forests on all sides and Chinta Nallah flowing through it. A
grassy meadow called Bagan on one side of the village is favoured by picnickers.
JAI VALLEY
10 kilometres from Chinta is the picturesque longitudinal
valley of Jai at a height of 7000 ft. Located 32 kms from Bhaderwah, it is an
extremely beautiful region spread over KMs. The valley is surrounded by thick
deodar forests on steep slopes with sprawling meadow in the middle.
KHELLANI
Overlooking Kellar valley it is a Deodar clad plateau 15 kms
from Bhaderwah. Drained by the Bankut Nallah , it is an ideal leisure spot. From late summer to autumn the valley
provides a bounty of fruits like apricots , peaches, plums and apples. While at
Khellani one can walk through Khellani pass amidst various villages connected
at Maulote and take the road back to Khellani.
PADRI
Padri is a “Gali” of undulating landscape, located 40kms
from Bhaderwah on the Chamba road at a height of 10500 ft. It experiences heavy
snow fall up to 5 meters which remains right up to mid June. It is one of the most popular picnic spots in
Bhaderwah, Sartingal, Khanni Top, Bhal Padri, Nalthi –Basti, Hanga, Noorie,
Devchatar and Kellar are the other prominent places nearby with scenic splendor
of the mountainous countryside.
CULTURE AND HERITAGE
Bhaderwah is also
land of fairs and festivals like Mela Pat, Sobar Dhar Mela, Kud, Pahari
folk songs and music.It also has heritage sites like the Fort, the Jama Masjid,
ancient vasukii Nag Temple and Gupt Ganga temple.
ADVENTURE
Bhaderwah has
exciting activities for adventure enthusiasts offering exhilarating descents
into the Bhaderwah Valley. The mountains overlooking the valley offer abundant
camping and trekking opportunities. Hanga Noori to Seoj , Hanga
–Devchatar-Chili –Khellani Hanga Noori To Seoj. Hanga _Devchatar –Chili
–Khellani are popular treks .Chinta , Thanala and Padri meadows have wonderful slopes for snowboarding and skiing.
BHADERWAH IN WINTER
The Snowbed Sonbain on the Ashapati Mouin looming over the
Bhaderwah Valley is at a distance of one and a half kms from the main Chamba
road and 1 km from Gurdanda on Bhaderwah-Bani road. It takes about an hour to
trek up tble at Bhaderwah in hotels, Sonbain, which remains full of snow even
in summer.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is available at Bhaderwah in hotels, guest
houses and huts for the comfortable stay of the tourists.
Tented accommodation available at Jai.
Igloo huts available at Khellani and Jai.
