Doda at a Glance
"A Popular Religious Site"
Doda district abounds in scenic spots with large forest area, snow-clad peaks, virgin trekking routes and majestic Chenab river passing through it. The district offers a variey of tourist spots, health resorts and enthralling trekking routes despite the vast-potential. But for the commuting/transportation constraints, the district has attracted a sizeable chunk of Domestic/Foreign tourists.
Tourism in Doda has tremendous potential. The lush, verdant meadows of Lal Draman and Dal Draman with their fir and deodar forests, the pristine Jasmia Masjids & Ziyarats, Vasukinag Temple and the Kailash Yatra and Gupt Ganga attracts pilgrim tourists by the droves. Besides Doda is a real treat for adventure enthusiasts with its numerous Hiking , Camping & trekking zones of enchanting scenic beauty.
Where to Stay:-
A number of hotels are available in Jammu suiting every pocket. Jammu city lies at uneven ridges of low heights at the Shivalik hills. It is surrounded by Shivalik range to the north, east and southeast while the Trikuta Range surrounds it in the north-west. The city spreads around the Tawi river with the old city overlooking it from the north (right bank) while the new neighborhoods spread around the southern side (left bank) of river. There are five bridges on the river. The city is built on a series of ridges .
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Altitude 1,107 Mtrs.
Temperature
Summer 7.6°C to 30.4°C in Doda
25°C to 16°C in Bhaderwah
Winter 5°C to 10°C in Doda
-3°C to 08°C in Bhaderwah
Best Season September to April in Doda. April to September in Bhadewah.
Clothing Summer: Light Clothing to Light Warm. Winter: Warm Clothing/woolens to Full Warm
How to Reach Doda
By Road:-The City is connected with rest of country with Batote Doda Road adjacent to NH 244. The all weather roads are constructed in entire Distt. Daily Bus/Tempo services and shared Taxis are plying from Jammu & Other cities to Bhaderwah.
Bhaderwah – Chamba road (90 Kms). It is a road that takes you past many panoramic beautiful vistas of unspool countryside. Bhaderwah - Bani – Basholi road (166 kms) takes off on the 8th kms on Bhaderwah- Chamba road.
By Flight:-The nearest airport is situated in Jammu (195-kms)
By Rail:-The nearest Railhead is situated in Udhampur (150 Kms) & Jammu (190-km).
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