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Buddha Amarnath      Swami Buddha Amarnath Ji Mandir or Chattani Baba Amarnath temple is situated in  Pir Panjal Region in the Rajpura village of Mandi , which is 25 kms away from the district headquarters of Poonch  in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated 4,600 ft above the sea level. This sacred place is located on the confluence of two gushing streams namely Nallah Gagri and Pulast Nadi which magnify the beauty of this temple. This temple is surrounded by snow bounded lofty peaks, thick belt of fur forests, lush green pastures and crystal clear streams. The climate of this attractive and charming spot is very pleasant and cool. The original Mandir has been constructed out of one big stone. There are four doors in the Mandir on the northern, southern, eastern and western sides which indicates that the doors of this shrine are open for all the four varnas. There is a natural Shivlinga of white stone (chakmak) inside the Mandir. A number of ancient idols collect

Poonch Fort or Poonch Qila located in the district of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir is one of the important tourist attractions situated in the city of Poonch. This fort has witnessed many political and historical events which shaped the future of the region. This enthralling structure not only adds beauty to the city but it’s also an example of a living era in the course of time.           It is an ancient fort whose history dates back to 16th century. Believed to be built in 1779 AD, the fort stands on a small hilltop covering a magnificent area of 7500 sq.mtrs. Though the foundation was laid by Raja Abdul Razak Khan in 1701 AD, this fort was completed by Raja Rustam Khan in 1779. The architecture of the building is greatly influenced by the architectural style of Mughals .      A series of buildings located in the north-western corner of the fort complex date back to the Sikh period . This region was ruled by the Sikhs during 1819 – 1846 which reflects in the construction style of

Complete details of Jammu-Akhnoor-Poonch National Highway upgradation, widening and strengthening of two-lane with paved shoulder Poonch , located 242 Km from  Jammu , the winter capital of J&K, is a far-flung district of  Jammu and Kashmir  surrounded by  Kashmir  Valley ( Baramulla ,  Budgam ,  Shopian  and  Kulgam  Districts) in the north-east, district  Rajouri  in the south, and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) in the west. Not only does it possess strategic importance from a defense perspective, due to its proximity to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK), but also acts as an important crossing point between  India  and  Pakistan  facilitating Cross  LOC  Trade and Bus Service via  Chakan-da-Bagh . Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir      Road transport is the only mode of transport for travelling in the Pir-Panjal region. A 242 km double lane road between Jammu & Poonch passing through Rajouri District of Pir Panjal region serves as a lifeline for this region. This road was