Akhnoor

Akhnoor is one of the most visited Jammu & Kashmir Popular Tourist Spots. It is a picturesque town near Jammu.

The distance of the beautiful Akhnoor town from the city of Jammu is about thirty-two kilometers. It is situated to the north- west of the city. The Chenab River flows gracefully through this town and meets the plain here.

This beautiful town is also of much historical importance. There are some ruins of the Indus Valley Civilization in the town of Akhnoor along the river Chenab. During the Mugal period this town used to fall in the route to Srinagar. When Jahangir died on his way to Kashmir the Mugal emperor was temporarily buried in Chingas.

The Amar Mahal Palace Museum is one of the major tourist attractions of this place. The exquisite structure of this museum is constructed of red sand stone. From here you can get a good view of the Shivalik mountain ranges and the river Tawi. The attractive surroundings make the structure appear more attractive. This palace once served as the residence of Raja Amar Singh. There is a golden throne preserved in this palace.

Reaching Akhnoor town is not of much trouble. It is well connected to most of the important cities in the state. Its closeness to the city of Jammu makes the town easily approachable from the rail and air station of Jammu.

Akhnoor is one of the most beautiful towns of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.