Bagh-e-Bahu in Jammu

In the foot hill of Himalaay Bagh-e-Bahu is an extensive terraced garden built around the Bahu Fort in Jammu which is really a heaven for the tourist as well as the local people. This beautiful garden with its glittering waterfalls,

artificial lake, lush green lawns, flower beds, fountains and big trees is a favorite picnic spot of the city folk.

According to legend, King Jamboo Lochan founded the city. It is believed that one day while hunting, the king witnessed an unusual sight after crossing Tawi River. He noticed a goat and a tiger drinking water side by side from the same pond. Impressed by this amazing incident, he chose to construct a city at that particular location.

His vision was to make such a city where strong and weak people would live together peacefully sans any hostility towards each other.

Amongst the many famous tourist spots, a must see in your itinerary should be the beautiful terraced garden of Bahu Fort, famous by the name of Bagh-e-Bahu.

One can reach the garden by mini-buses and auto-rickshaws from the Jammu city.