Introduction Udhampur, located in the Shivalik range of the Himalayas, is a picturesque district known for its mountainous terrain and rich cultural history. Famous as the land of Devika, this region is steeped in stories and folklore intertwined with the historical context of Jammu and Kashmir. Historical Significance Udhampur is named after Raja Uday Singh,…
In Chenani Assembly constituency, Balwant Singh Mankotia of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a remarkable victory over his elder brother, Harsh Dev Singh of the J&K National Panthers Party (India). Mankotia’s win, by a margin of 15,611 votes, not only exceeded expectations but also reinforced the BJP’s expanding influence in the area.
Chenani Chenani is a small town in Udhampur district in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. During Dogra rule, it was one of the most important state of the kingdom. Chenani is located at 33.03°N 75.28°E at a distance of 30 km of Udhampur District Headquarters. It has an average elevation of 1,062…
Patnitop is a hilltop tourist location in Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir state. It is around 46 kms away from Udhampur town. Situated on a plateau in the Shivalik belt of the Himalayas, Patnitop sits at an altitude of 2,024 m (6,640 ft). It is the closest winter resort to Jammu and to Udhampur…
At an altitude of 6700 ft, Sanasar is a picturesque cup shaped meadow, surrounded by coniferous trees and a lake in the center. The area is notable for its scenic views of mountain ranges including the Brammah Massif. It is a hub for adventure activities like paragliding, trekking and camping. Read more: http://photos.jammuredefine.in/udhampur/sanasar/
Laddan Fort is built on a hillock across the Tawi river in Udhampur. The road leading to village Kaira passes through the fort leaving half a kilometer walking distance. After dropping at a distance of 9 km by road from Udhampur one has to walk over to reach the fort. Chenani was one of…
Nathatop is one of the most popular attraction in Udhampur District. Nathatop offers a great view of snow coated hills specially during winters. Beautiful hillock of Nathatop, at an altitude of 7000 ft(as per locals), is situated on Patnitop-Sanasar Road. Sanasar is often referred … http://photos.jammuredefine.in/udhampur/nathatop/
The 2800 years old historic temple Sudh Mahadev is situated in the Chenani Tehsil of District Udhampur. The Temple of Sudh Mahadev is about 50 kms away from District Headquarter of Udhampur. The temple is one the oldest Shiva Temples of Jammu & Kashmir State. Sudh Mahadev is a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated…
Mantalai The Temple of Mantalai, in Chenani Tehsil of Udhampur district, is about few kms from Sudh Mahadev, at an elevation of 1450 metres. The surrounding area is peaceful and serene. During festivals and fairs people visit this temple to just listen to the songs sung by the sages and saints. These songs are dedicated…
