Bahu Fort

Bahu Fort

The Bahu Fort is located in Jammu city in state of Jammu and Kashmir. The fort, originally built
by Raja Bahulochan some 3,000 years ago, was refurbished by the Dogra rulers in the 19th century.
The fort is a religious place, and within its precincts has a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess
Kali, the presiding deity of Jammu. The temple is known locally as the “Bave Kali Mata temple.The
fort is located on a high plateau land overlooking the Tawi River on its rocky left bank. The forest
area that surrounds the fort has been developed into a well laid out park called the “Bagh-e-Bahu”,
developed on the lines of the Mughal gardens from where a commanding view of the city of Jammu could
be seen. The garden attracts a large number of visitors.The fort, which is a heritage site declared
by the state government, is proposed to be linked with a rope way running from the Mubarak Mandi
Palace, another heritage site in the city. The immediate surroundings have been converted in to park
with fountains and a small lake for boating. Considering the heritage status of the fort, further
conservation works have been planned.A popular Hindu festival known as “Bahu Mela” is held during the
Navaratras in the fort area, twice a year, during March-April and September-October. This attracts a
very large number of pilgrims to the fort and the temple located within it.