Why to visit
Behind the word mountains, Puthura beach with lush green pastures. As far as the eyes can see, flanked by the snow clad mountains. The pristine blue water increases the beauty of the place. It has similar view as Goa because the landscapes here resembles with the beaches of GOA. This makes it one of the best places in Jammu and Kashmir.
About this place
82 kms away from the Jammu, Purthu is a small place in the historic town of Jammu in basohli (basholi) town in kathua district of Jammu and kashmir. One of the peaceful and heavenly on Earth. Situated on the right bank of river Ravi (Ranjit Sagar Dam). Surrounded by lush green fields, date palm trees and fresh blue water. When you sit near the shore, you feel the air, the rhythm of waves of water, the chirping of birds, calmness around the soak in the beauty of marvel all the more will take you to another world. The center of attraction which comes on the way is Atal Setu bridge. A lot of tourists seen here on weekends or in the spring/ winter season. One of the best places in Jammu and Kashmir as here is plenty of entertainment here. You can go for a motor boat ride, or play any kind of game activity or you can spend some time near the shore .
How to Go
You can reach here by rail or airport. The nearest airport is the Jammu airport which is about 78 kilometers from the kathua district and it takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. The closest railhead is Kathua Railway Station at Gobindsar. Kathua connects to Jammu and which in turn connects to the whole of India through Udhampur.
About Road
The road is very winding as you go towards the mini goa beach. Some people have problems from the hills side area and winding way like they did not feel well. I recommend them taking their medicines and precautions before enjoying the trip.
Opportunities here
Sometimes crowds of tourists make the moments by clicking pictures, making funny videos and also they play many interesting games. The place is also famous for the pre wedding shoots. Newly married couples came here to spend time. Many tourists enjoy cooking here. Here the local tea and things are available. At the Atal Setu bridge you found yourself between the sky and the water. The sunrise and sunset here looks so adorable and beautiful. The beauty here attracts a lot of people and makes it one of the Best places in Jammu and Kashmir. That’s why it attracts tourists so much.
Where to stay
Many Govt. Guest Houses, Govt. Dak Bunglow and private Hotels are available at reasonable rates.
Places to visit nearby
Basholi Bridge
One of the best places to visit in Jammu and Kashmir is Basholi Bridge. A 593-meter long cable bridge is first of its kind in North India and fourth of its kind in the nation.
Kali Mata Mandir
It is located on an island formed at backwaters. A ferry ride to pay obeisance at this temple is worth every penny.
Ranjit Sagar Dam
Whenever you visit purthu, visit Ranjit Sagar as it is best place to visit in Jammu and Kashmir. The dam is around and equidistant 30 km from both Pathankot in the state of Punjab and Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir.
Local Markets
You can’t miss the visit to local markets here as it is globally famous for Pahari art and paintings
Muketshwar Mahadev Temple
It is considered to be one of the most sacred places around Pathankot. According to legend, the Pandavas stayed in the caves for a night during their exile (Agyatvas), and it is said that some of the caves date to the time of the Mahabharata. A fair, called the Mukesran Da Mela, is held annually at this place in the month of April, Many pilgrims from all over Punjab and the nearby states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir come here to worship.
Basholi fort
Basohli fort is a metaphor for a vigorous, bold and imaginative artistic style, rich, stylish and unconventional. A style of painting characterized by vigorous use of primary colors and a peculiar facial formula prevailed in the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries in the foothills of the Western Himalayas in the Jammu and Punjab States.
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