- Best time
- Apr–Oct
- How long
- 2–3 days
- Stay a night
- ₹900–4,000
- Food a day
- ₹300–1,000
- Nearest railhead
- 150 km away
- Nearest airport
- 200 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Bhaderwah
The “mini Kashmir” of Jammu division — a little town of temples in a green bowl, with Jai and Chinta valleys nearby and the high meadows of Padri on the road to Chamba.
Things to do in Bhaderwah
Gupt Ganga Temple
Shiva temple by a spring in the town.
Vasuki Nag Temple
Old stone temple to the serpent deity of the valley.
Padri Meadows
High meadows and snow fields on the Bhaderwah–Chamba road.
Jai Valley
A wide grassy valley ringed by forest, 32 km from town.
Chinta Valley
Pine forest and a stream close to town.
Where to stay in Bhaderwah
Bhaderwah town
Simple hotels near the bazaar and Gupt Ganga.
Padri & Jai huts
Tourist huts in the meadows — basic, beautiful.
What to eat
Rajmash of Bhaderwah
The famous small red kidney beans — buy a bag to take home.
Kalari
Dogra fried cheese, eaten hot.
Good to know
- The Bhaderwah–Padri–Chamba road links to Himachal but closes from November to May.
- Carry cash; ATMs are only in town.
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