Jammu district, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Places to visit near Khaur

Khaur is a town in Jammu district, Jammu and Kashmir, India, home to about 6,690 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 31 forts & heritage, 33 temples, 20 mosques & dargahs and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Bagh-E-Bahu (19 km), Shri Raghunath Temple (19 km) and Makkah Masjid (19 km).

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Khaur at a glance

Location
Jammu district, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Population
about 6,690
Coordinates
32.6027° N, 74.8092° E
Places within 50 km
154 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Jammu, 18 km
Railway station
Bari Brahman (BBMN), 14 km
Airport
Jammu Airport (IXJ), 12 km

Top places to visit near Khaur

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Khaur: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Khaur

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Khaur. The closest is General Zorawar Singh (16 km); the best-known is Bahu Fort (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Khaur

47 temples within 100 km of Khaur. The closest is Hanuman Ji Mandir (13 km); the best-known is Shri Raghunath Temple (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Khaur

22 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Khaur. The closest is Dargah Shareef Hazrat Baba Kanju Sahib ji (12 km); the best-known is Makkah Masjid (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Khaur

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Khaur. The closest is View Point (19 km); the best-known is Bahu Hill (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Khaur

19 parks within 100 km of Khaur. The closest is Bagh-e-Bhour (8 km); the best-known is Bagh-E-Bahu (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Khaur

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Khaur. The closest is Jammu Front River, View Point ( Artificial Lake ) (16 km); the best-known is Muthi Talab Pond (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Khaur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Khaur
  2. 19 km Shri Raghunath Temple · temple, Jammu
  3. 2 km Mubarak Mandi Palace · palace, Jammu
  4. 2 km Bahu Fort · fort, Jammu
  5. 1 km Bagh-E-Bahu · park, Jammu
  6. 4 km Makkah Masjid · mosque, Jammu
  7. 19 km Back to Khaur

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From travellers near Khaur

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How to reach Khaur

  • By train: Bari Brahman (BBMN) — about 14 km from the centre
  • By air: Jammu Airport (IXJ), Jammu — about 12 km by road
  • By air: Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ), Amritsar — about 124 km by road
  • By road from Jammu: about 18 km · directions
  • By road from Katra: about 56 km · directions
  • By road from Amritsar: about 135 km · directions

All places near Khaur by distance

Within 15 km of Khaur

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Khaur by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage3164General Zorawar Singh (16 km)
Temples3347Hanuman Ji Mandir (13 km)
Mosques & dargahs2022Dargah Shareef Hazrat Baba Kanju Sahib ji (12 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints922View Point (19 km)
Parks1819Bagh-e-Bhour (8 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs614Jammu Front River, View Point ( Artificial Lake ) (16 km)
Other attractions1113Shri Dwarika Nath Shastri ji Maharaj (15 km)
Churches88Prarthana Bhavan Church (9 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens67Gharana Wetland Reserve (16 km)
Museums66Kala Kendra (17 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves04Ravi River (79 km)
Caves13Peerkho Caves (20 km)
Jain sites33Shree Nageshwar Parshvanath Shwetambar Jain Mandir (16 km)
Buddhist sites22Lord Buddha Tempel of Batwal Community (6 km)
Waterfalls02Sehar Baba Waterfall (71 km)

Khaur: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Khaur?

Bahu Fort (fort, about 19 km), Shri Raghunath Temple (temple, about 19 km), Bagh-E-Bahu (park, about 19 km), Mubarak Mandi Palace (palace, about 20 km), Makkah Masjid (mosque, about 19 km), Bawe Wali Mata Mahakali Temple (temple, about 19 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Khaur?

154 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 33 temples, 20 mosques & dargahs, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Khaur?

General Zorawar Singh, about 16 km by road; Jammu And Kashmir Police Martyrs Memorial (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Khaur?

Hanuman Ji Mandir, about 13 km by road; Shri Guru Ravidsss Temple (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Khaur?

Dargah Shareef Hazrat Baba Kanju Sahib ji, about 12 km by road; Dargah Baba Budhan Ali Shah R.a (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Khaur?

Start in Khaur, visit Shri Raghunath Temple, then Mubarak Mandi Palace, then Bahu Fort, then Bagh-E-Bahu, then Makkah Masjid, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Khaur?

October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Khaur?

By train: Bari Brahman (BBMN), about 14 km away. By air: Jammu Airport (IXJ), about 12 km by road. By road: 18 km from Jammu.

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