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Sight Address : Panch Peer is located in close proximity to the Palace of the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir on National Highway 1A. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Panch Peer is an important religious site that is situated on the National Highway 1A in the vicinity of the Palace of the Maharaja. According to popular folklore, five saints used this site for meditation. The graves of those saints can now be seen there. Devotees from different parts of the country visit this site to commemorate the saints.
HistoryEdit
Paanch Peer is one of the important pilgrim sites, which reflect the religious fervour of the local inhabitants. As per legend, five religious men worshipped and mediated at the site. The holy graves of these sages are visited by ardent devotees from around the country.The site is located in close proximity to the Palace of the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir on National Highway 1A.One of the holiest site in Jammu.The shrine has the resting place of five saints and is located near the Maharaja’s palace on Jammu-Srinagar highway.The Dargah of Panch Peer is a holiest shrine of Muslim religion that is situated on the Jammu-Srinagar NH1A in the close vicinity of the erstwhile Majaraha palace of Dogra dynasty. According to legend, five saints used this place for preaching and meditation. Now, there are graves of those five saints and it is thronged by the devotees from different parts of the country.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1-2 hours.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- K.C. Residency ; Residency Road, Jammu City 180 001, India ; Ph/M – Cell: (0) 9861044252 / (0) 9777919598
Land: (0674) 3074300 ; Food Serve – Multi-cuisine restaurant and a coffee shop.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : This place is well connected by road.and easily accessible by taxi.
BUS : Jammu is well connected by bus services. It is connected to many neighboring cities through private tourist buses including Manali (Rs 1,500), Shimla (Rs 1,500), Amritsar (Rs 900), Ludhiana (Rs 1,200) and Delhi. Delhi to Jammu is about 684 km and tourist deluxe buses charge about Rs 2,000.
Train : The major railway station in Jammu is Jammu Tawi. Jammu Tawi is connected to all major cities in India like Delhi (Jammu Rajdhani), Kolkata (Himgir Exp), Mumbai (Swarak Exp), Chennai (Andaman Exp) and even to the the southern most Trivandrum Railway station (Himsagar Exp).autoricksaws are available from railway station they charge for Short hops RS.30, train station to bus station RS.70, to airport RS.100.
Air : Jammu airport 8 km from the city centre is well connected with many major airports in the country, including Delhi, Srinagar and Leh. Almost all air service providers operate regular flights from Jammu.autoricksaws are available from airport they charge for Short hops RS.30, train station to bus station RS.70, to airport RS.100.
Others : Autorickshaes is also available here to reach this sight and they charge for Short hops RS.30, train station to bus station RS.70, to airport RS.100.
Things to CarryEdit
Carry woolen cloths, camera,food & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
The Tourist can visit the attraction place between the month of october to march ,because from the maximum rainfall is received during the month of August,if you want to visit this place so ,its advisable to carry an/a umbrella/raincoate in this season.
HelplineEdit
Police Control Room 100 / 0191-2560402
Railway Enquiry 131/ 132/ 2476407
Ambulance 102
Fire Services 101/ 132/ 2476407.