Akhnoor
is a beautiful town situated at a distance of 32 km from
Jammu.
The Chenab river meets the plain in Akhnoor, just north-west of Jammu. This
was originally the route to Srinagar in the Moghul era. Jehangir, who died on
the way to Kashmir, was temporarily buried at Chingas. Akhnoor is also related
with the legend of Soni-Mahiwal. This is a historic town with the ruins of the
Indus-valley civilisation spread along the river Chenab. The whole area commands
a panoromic view. A nice place to be in.
Arriving at Akhnoor
By Flight : Akhnoor is well linked to Jammu, which is
linked by the domestic air links very properly.
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 from the Jammu.
The Major Fascinating Sights At Akhnoor
The Amar Mahal Palace Museum : The Amar Mahal Palace
Museum is a beautiful palace of red sandstone, which is fixed 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.
