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Akhnoor is a beautiful town situated at a distance of 32 kms from
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The Chenab river meets the plain
in Akhnoor, just north-west of Jammu, the summer capital of Jammu
& Kashmir. This was originally the route to Srinagar in the
Moghul era of Jehangir, who died on the way to Kashmir and was temporarily
buried at Chingas.
Akhnoor is also related with the legend of Sohni-Mahiwal, the eternal
love story. This is a historic town where one can visit the ruins
of the great Indus-valley civilization spread along the river Chenab.
The whole area commands a panoramic view of Akhnoor to enthrall
your life.
Arriving at Akhnoor:
By Flight: Akhnoor is well linked to Jammu, which
is linked by the domestic air links with major cities of India.
By Trackways: Being just 32 km from Jammu, Akhnoor
can be reached from the Jammu Railhead.
By Roadways: Akhnoor is linked to all the major
parts of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Major Fascinating Sight at Akhnoor:
The Amar Mahal Palace Museum, a beautiful palace of red
sandstone, which is situated amidst the most amazing surroundings
of Jammu. It offers a beautiful view of the Shivaliks in the north
and the river Tawi in the south. This was once the residential palace
of Raja Amar Singh, but now it has been converted into a museum.
The museum has a golden throne made of 120 kg of pure gold.
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