Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Places to visit near Samba

Samba is a town in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, India, home to about 26,893 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 30 temples, 15 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Makkah Masjid (32 km), Bagh-E-Bahu (36 km) and Bawe Wali Mata Mahakali Temple (36 km).

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Samba, Jammu and Kashmir
Samba, Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Samba at a glance

Location
Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Population
about 26,893
Coordinates
32.5624° N, 75.1199° E
Places within 50 km
123 (8 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, 38 km
Railway station
Samba (SMBX), 5 km
Airport
Jammu Airport (IXJ), 37 km

Top places to visit near Samba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Samba: 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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Temples near Samba

50 temples within 100 km of Samba. The closest is Chichi Mata (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Samba

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Samba. The closest is Samba Fort (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Samba

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Samba. The closest is Samba Flyover View Point (3 km); the best-known is Nandini Hills, DTO (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Samba

19 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Samba. The closest is Panj Peer Baba ji Dargah (1 km); the best-known is Makkah Masjid (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Samba

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Samba. The closest is Surinsar Lake (19 km); the best-known is Mansar Lake (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Samba

13 parks within 100 km of Samba. The closest is Veer Bhoomi Park (1 km); the best-known is Bagh-E-Bahu (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Samba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Samba
  2. 1 km Samba Fort · fort, Samba
  3. 13 km Narsingh Dham Ghagwal · temple, Samba
  4. 16 km Chichi Mata · temple, Samba
  5. 34 km Bahu Fort · fort, Jammu
  6. 4 km Makkah Masjid · mosque, Jammu
  7. 32 km Back to Samba

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How to reach Samba

  • By train: Samba (SMBX) — about 5 km from the centre
  • By air: Jammu Airport (IXJ), Jammu — about 37 km by road
  • By air: Pathankot Airport (IXP), Pathankot — about 76 km by road
  • By road from Jammu: about 38 km · directions
  • By road from Katra: about 64 km · directions
  • By road from Dalhousie: about 100 km · directions

All places near Samba by distance

Within 15 km of Samba

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Samba by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples3050Chichi Mata (3 km)
Forts & heritage1548Samba Fort (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1126Samba Flyover View Point (3 km)
Mosques & dargahs1819Panj Peer Baba ji Dargah (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs414Surinsar Lake (19 km)
Other attractions1114Lord Hanuman (9 km)
Parks1113Veer Bhoomi Park (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens813Early Birds and Bees (2 km)
Churches68Roman Catholic Church (1 km)
Museums35Dogra Art Museum (38 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves04Ravi River (64 km)
Caves23Pandav Cave (20 km)
Treks12Trekking Route Mansar (20 km)
Buddhist sites22Lord Buddha Tempel of Batwal Community (32 km)
Jain sites11Shree Nageshwar Parshvanath Shwetambar Jain Mandir (35 km)
Waterfalls01Sehar Baba Waterfall (86 km)

Samba: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Samba?

Samba Fort (fort, about 1 km), Chichi Mata (temple, about 3 km), Makkah Masjid (mosque, about 32 km), Bahu Fort (fort, about 36 km), Narsingh Dham Ghagwal (temple, about 13 km), Bagh-E-Bahu (park, about 36 km).

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

123 places on Spotwander: 30 temples, 15 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 mosques & dargahs, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Samba?

Chichi Mata, about 3 km by road; Narsingh Dham Ghagwal (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Samba?

Samba Fort, about 1 km by road; Mohargarh Fort (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Samba?

Samba Flyover View Point, about 3 km by road; Nandini Hills, DTO (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Samba?

Start in Samba, visit Samba Fort, then Narsingh Dham Ghagwal, then Chichi Mata, then Bahu Fort, then Makkah Masjid, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Samba?

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 Samba?

By train: Samba (SMBX), about 5 km away. By air: Jammu Airport (IXJ), about 37 km by road. By road: 38 km from Jammu.

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