Shri Raghunathji Temple
Raghunath Mandir, the largest temple complex in Northern India, is located in the heart of Jammu at Raghunath Bazar. Built in 1857 by Maharaja Ranbir Singh, it features idols of Lord Rama, Mata Sita, and Shri Lakshman ji on a raised platform. The inner walls are covered with gold sheets, and the complex houses galleries with lakhs of saligrams and many temples dedicated to various Hindu deities. It also contains a Sanskrit Library with rare manuscripts.
Shri Ranbireshwar Temple
The temple, named after Maharaja Ranbir Singh, was built between 1863 and 1878 and is the largest Shiva temple in North India. It houses a massive sphatic shivlingam, 7.5 feet tall, surrounded by ten 2-foot high billaur (crystal) lingas and galleries with 125,000 tiny Shivlings brought from the Narmada River. Located on Shalamar Road, about a kilometer from Raghunath Bazaar, it is a significant religious site.
Panchvaktar Temple
The temple, built by Raja Guje Singh of Jammu (1687-1703), is one of the city's oldest and is linked to the visit of Shankaracharya in the 9th century. It is sacred due to the self-originated Shivalinga (Svayambhuva Shiva Linga) and is revered as one of the major Shiva shrines. The Lord is worshipped here in the Panchvaktar form, symbolizing Shiva's five faces. The temple is also known as 'Rupay Wala Mandir' because of coins embedded in the floor. Located off Residency Road, about a kilometer from Raghunath Bazar, it features inscriptions in Dogri script on its exterior.
Amar Mahal Palace
Amar Mahal Palace, located on the National Higway to Srinagar, is a stunning French Chateau-style building made of red sandstone. Overlooking the Tawi River, it was once the residence of Raja Amar Singh and is now a museum managed by the Hari-Tara Charitable Trust. The museum showcases a golden throne made of 120 kg of pure gold, along with a gallery of paintings and a library housing about 25,000 books on various subjects.
Mubarak Mandi
Mubarak Mandi, also known as the Royal Dogra Palace, has a history of over 150 years and features a unique blend of Baroque, Mughal, Rajasthani, and European architectural styles. Key sections of the palace include Sheesh Mahal, Rani Charak Mahal, the old Army Headquarters, Foreign Office, and Grey Hall, where the Maharaja held his Darbar. The complex houses the Dogra Art Gallery, showcasing miniature paintings from the Jammu, Kangra, and Basohli Schools of Art, along with rare artifacts like a gold bow and arrow from Mughal King Shah Jehan and handwritten Persian manuscripts. The palace is surrounded by a beautiful courtyard and garden.
Akhnoor Fort
The Akhnoor Fort, built during the early 19th century, stands on the right bank of the Chenab River. Construction began in 1762 under Raja Tegh Singh to provide work during a devastating famine, with the fort completed in 1802 by his son Alam Singh. The eastern side features steps leading to the river, still well-preserved, used for religious ceremonies. The Kishore Singh Burj, named after Maharaja Gulab Singh's father, remains intact. Traces of paintings are visible on the fort's walls, reflecting its historical and cultural significance.