Bani - Kathua

 BANI, KATHUA DISTRICT, JAMMU AND KASHMIR

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Bani is a scenic and unspoiled valley and is the most prominent attraction in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Bani valley remains covered with ice and is also known as the “Mini Kashmir of India”. This glaciated valley is situated at an elevation of around 4200 ft in the lap of lofty mountains. The Sewa River flows near the valley and is known as the major water source in the nearby areas. The climatic conditions of the Bani experience the polar and temperate types. The main climatic phenomenon of the Bani Valley is the moist summer and severe winter. The Bani Valley has become a favorite site for adventurers and travelers because travelers would discover the various waterfalls, noisy streams, beautiful and vast meadows, and thick forests. It is also the base camp for the trekkers from Chamba, Bhaderwah, and many other destinations. 

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Kathua district is linked with the neighboring towns and cities in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Buses towards the Bani Valley could be boarded from the neighboring districts of Katra, Udhampur, Jammu, and Srinagar. Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (J&KSRTC) bus services are also available for this site which is quite reasonable in price. Public transport or taxi services are also available to reach Bani from Kathua District. Kathua district has its railway station that is situated at a distance of around 7 kilometers away from the city center. Sheikh Ul Alam Airport which is commonly known as Srinagar Airport is the nearest International Airport to the Kathua District. The Pin Code for the Bani Valley is 184206.

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Tourists places in Samba District

 TOP 10 PLACES OF ATTRACTION IN THE SAMBA DISTRICT

“SAMBA AT A GLANCE”- A Land of Rajput Warriors

Samba District is one of the 20 districts of Indian Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir. Samba District is famous for its Land of Warriors. Samba District is located on the Basantar stream. Samba District is also famous for its Traditional Calico Printing where wooden blocks and local dyes are used for block printing of weaved cotton fabrics popularly known as bedsheets and it is also called the “City of Sheets”. Samba District has many famous tourists of attractions but here is the list of the 10 best places of attraction in Samba district. 

1- Mansar Lake

2- Kol Kandoli Mata Mandir

3- Baba Sidh Goria Shrine

4- Utterbahni and Purmandal 

5- Baba Chamliyal

6- Chichi Mata

7- Devsathan Baba Shivo Goran

8- Dargah Garib Shah Shrine

9- Baba Narsingh Dev Ji Temple

10- Samba Fort