Bawe Wali Mata temple
The goddess temple inside the fort.
The fort above the Tawi
Bahu Fort
An old fort on the left bank of the Tawi, home to the Bawe Wali Mata temple of the goddess Kali. Traditionally said to be founded by Raja Bahulochan; the present fort is Dogra.
Jammu districtAbout 5 km from Jammu city centre from Srinagar
Bahu Fort stands on a rocky outcrop above the Tawi river, on the opposite bank from the old city. Tradition credits its foundation to Raja Bahulochan, brother of the founder of Jammu, in ancient times; the structure you see was rebuilt and strengthened by the Dogra rulers.
Inside the walls is the temple of Bawe Wali Mata, a form of the goddess Kali and the presiding deity of Jammu. Tuesdays and Sundays draw large crowds of devotees, and the Navratri festivals are especially busy.
Visiting
Allow an hour for the fort and temple, then walk down to the Bagh-e-Bahu gardens below.
Things to do
What to see in Bahu Fort
Tawi view
The river and the city from the ramparts.
Best time to visit
October to March.
How to reach
- From Jammu city — about 5 km across the Tawi.
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Jammu district
All destinationsMore places to visit in Jammu
- Raghunath TempleJammu’s great temple complex
- Bagh-e-BahuTerraced gardens below Bahu Fort
- Amar Mahal PalaceThe château on the Tawi
- Mubarak Mandi PalaceSeat of the Dogra kings
- Surinsar LakeThe quieter twin of Mansar
- Akhnoor FortThe fort on the Chenab
Nearby
Other places in the valley
Terraced gardens below Bahu Fort
Bagh-e-Bahu
Jammu’s great temple complex
Raghunath Temple
The château on the Tawi
Amar Mahal Palace
Seat of the Dogra kings