PURTHU BEACH-MINI GOA: BEACH IN A NON-COASTAL AREA
Everyone listens to the idiom “Feed Two Birds With One Scone” it did not make that much sense till the date when we come to know about the erection of the Ranjit Sagar Dam which is situated on the bank of the river Ravi and also on the Border of two states of India- Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. The dam has been presented the status of being the highest gravity dam on the continent. Ranjit Sagar Dam is the greatest hydroelectric project in Punjab and is a wonderful attraction for the tourists’ cause of the natural lake that has been established behind the dam and who knew this could be the reason for the birth of this beautiful and attractive beach, today which is called Purthu Beach- Mini Goa. In Kathua District, Purthu Beach is an artificial beach which is situated on the lakeside of the Indian Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir.
The landscapes of Purthu Beach closely resemble the beaches of “Goa” that’s why the nickname of Purthu Beach is “MINI GOA”. Date trees are grown in the landlocked area of Purthu Beach. The fresh blue water waves and the ripples produced due to the movement of the fresh lake blue water toss the banks of the beach producing soothing musical notes. The Purthu Beach is cuddled by the Shivalik hills on one side, the snow-capped Dhauladhars on their other side, and their far side the bountiful Pir Panjal Range. Tourists can find several entertainments here like paragliding with motor, motorboat rides, paragliding, horse riding, and other sports.
HOW TO REACH PURTHU BEACH- MINI GOA
Purthu Beach is connected by a different mode of transportation. Everybody can easily reach Purthu Beach- Mini Goa. The closest airport is the Jammu airport which is around 78 kilometers away from Kathua District. It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes of travel time. One has to cross the Atal Setu Bridge that links Punjab with Jammu and Kashmir. By rail route Bisohli, the nearest railway station is Kathua Railway Station which is at Gobindsar which is around 32 kilometers away from Purthu Beach. Kathua District is attached to the Jammu city and is easily reachable through the Udhampur district. Tourists can also find the Tourist Buses and taxis to the Kathua District from the National Highway 1A.
BEST THINGS TO DO IN PURTHU BEACH- MINI GOA PATHANKOT
1- Boat Ride
2- Temple Tour
3- Motor Paragliding
4- Camping and Bonfire
5- Horse Riding
6-River Rafting
The specialty of this Purthu Beach is that this place is now chosen for pre-wedding shoots too. Travelers from different locations come here to spend the nights; the people of local areas arrange small tents, snacks, and tea for the tourists.
ADDRESS- Purthu, Basohli
TELEPHONE- 9622221432
