Bahu Fort and Bawe Wali Mata Temple, Jammu
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
Bahu Fort stands on a hill in Jammu, above the river Tawi, and within the fort stands the Bawe Wali Mata temple, a popular Goddess temple of the city. Below the fort there is a garden, Bagh-e-Bahu, with fountains and wide lawns. Visitors come for the darshan, the views over the city and the river, and the garden below, and the fort is an easy stop before or after the Vaishno Devi yatra.
What to see and do
- Have darshan at the Bawe Wali Mata temple inside the fort
- Walk around the old fort walls
- See the view over Jammu city and the river Tawi
- Stroll in the Bagh-e-Bahu garden, with its fountains
Ideal for
- Pilgrims who add a Goddess temple in Jammu to the yatra
- Families who want an easy sightseeing stop
- Photographers who enjoy city views
Good to know
- One listing gives the garden as open about 6 am to 8 pm with a small entry fee, so check locally
- The temple timings are not confirmed, so check locally
- Tuesdays and Sundays are said to be the busiest days at Goddess temples, so go on a weekday
- Dress modestly at the temple, and carry water in hot weather
- Allow about 1 hour
Spiritual significance
Bahu Fort is one of the oldest landmarks of Jammu, and the Bawe Wali Mata temple inside it is one of the city's best-loved Goddess shrines. It pairs well with the Raghunath Temple on a Jammu city visit.
Why it matters
- A hill fort in Jammu: with views over the city and the river
- A Goddess temple: loved by the people of Jammu
- A garden below: easy to enjoy after the darshan