Bagh-e-Bahu Garden

Bagh-e-Bahu Garden is a large terraced garden surrounding the historic Bahu Fort in Jammu, on the banks of the Tawi River. Developed by the Jammu Development Authority on the lines of Mughal gardens, it is known for its manicured lawns, flower beds, fountains and terraces. The garden also houses an aquarium and musical fountain and is a popular leisure and sightseeing spot for visitors to Jammu city.

Visitors can expect a multi-level terraced garden with well-maintained lawns, seasonal flower beds, hedges, fountains and paved walkways around Bahu Fort. The complex includes an underground aquarium with freshwater and marine species, a musical fountain with evening light show, seating areas and viewpoints overlooking the Tawi River and Jammu city. Areas to explore include garden terraces, aquarium section and fort surroundings.

The garden surrounds Bahu Fort, which is traditionally believed to have been originally built by Raja Bahulochan about 3,000 years ago and later rebuilt and extended by Dogra rulers in the 19th century. The terraced garden itself was developed in recent decades by the Jammu Development Authority to create a recreational space around the fort on the pattern of Mughal gardens.

Located within the Bahu Fort complex that houses the revered Bawe Wali Mata (Mahakali) Temple, the garden is part of an important cultural and pilgrimage precinct for Jammu. It serves as a major public leisure space for locals and tourists and is often visited together with the temple and fort.