Doda is a district in the eastern part of Jammu Division in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The district consists of 18 tehsils viz. Thathri, Bhaderwah, Doda, Mahalla, Bhagwa, Assar, Bhalla, Gundna, Marmat, Kahara, Gandoh (Bhalessa), Bhella, Bharth Bagla, Chiralla, Chilly Pingal, Phagsoo and Kashtigarh.
Kishtwar is a municipality in the Kishtwar District of the Jammu region in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. District Kishtwar was carved out in the year 2007 and it started functioning as an independent administrative unit on 01-04-2007. Kishtwar town, the headquarter of District Kishtwar is situated at a distance of 235 km (146 mi) from the winter capital of Jammu. The altitude of the district varies from 3,000–15,000 ft (910–4,570 m) above mean sea level. Commonly known as the "Land of Sapphire and Saffron", it is also very rich in forests and wildlife. One of the most distinguishing features of Kishtwar is a very vast ground with plateau type geography. Locally called as Chogaan, it features in numerous local folklore and legends. Kishtwar is surrounded by the districts Anantnag and Doda and also touches the boundaries of state Himachal Pradesh.
Om Mehta was the Minister of State for Home, Personnel and Parliamentary Affairs in Indira Gandhi's government in 1976. He was a powerful veteran of the Indian Congress during Indira Gandhi's time. He was a politician from Jammu, first with National Conference, and later with Congress.
Samba District is a district in the Indian Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir formed in 2006. Before its formation, this area was part of Jammu district and Kathua district.
Jammu and Kashmir is home to several valleys such as the Kashmir Valley, Chenab Valley, Sindh Valley and Lidder Valley. Some major tourist attractions in Jammu and Kashmir are Srinagar, the Mughal Gardens, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Patnitop and Jammu. Every year, thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit holy shrines of Vaishno Devi and Amarnath which has had significant impact on the state's economy.
Ramban is one of the 20 districts in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Ramban is located in the lap of the Pir Panjal mountain range. It was carved out of the erstwhile Doda District on 1 April 2007. Ramban town is the district headquarters. The town is located midway between Jammu and Srinagar along the Chenab river in Chenab Valley on National Highway-44, approximately 151 km from Jammu and Srinagar.
Kishtwar district is a district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. As of 2011, it is the largest and least populous district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated on the banks of the Chenab River.
The Chenab Valley, also known as the Chenab Region, is the river valley of the Chenab River flowing through the Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban and Reasi districts of Jammu Division in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
The Jammu Division is a revenue and administrative division within Jammu and Kashmir, a union territory of India. It consists of the districts of Jammu, Doda, Kathua, Ramban, Reasi, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, Udhampur and Samba. Most of the land is hilly or mountainous, including the Pir Panjal Range which separates it from the Kashmir Valley and part of the Great Himalayas in the eastern districts of Doda and Kishtwar. Its principal river is the Chenab.
Thathri is a town and a notified area committee in Doda district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Thathri valley is located in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains, about 85 km from Batote. Apart from having ample forests, the town contains many small streams flowing through its various parts. It is located on the banks of the famous Chenab River and the town area is spread over 1.50 sq. Km².
Mata Sartal Devi Mandir is an important Temple at Sarthal near Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir state of India.
National Highway 244 is a National Highway in India. It is located entirely within the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It was originally called National Highway 1B.
Drabshalla is a village and municipality in Kishtwar district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The town is located 22 kilometres from the district headquarters Kishtwar.
Jai Valley is an enchanting valley located 32 kilometres (20 mi) northeast of Bhaderwah town. The Bhaderwah-Jai road, which passes through the corniferous deodar forests of Nakshri, Balote, Bhalara and Chinta Valley connects the valley with the Bhaderwah town. The valley has green meadows which act as the attraction for tourists in summers and the snow-covered landscape during winters. Jai valley has about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) long meadows, bisected by a stream called Jai Nallah which merges with a tributary of river Chenab at Kahara in tehsil Thathri. It is also known by the names Jai Garh and Jai Top. The valley is also connected through a 37 kilometres (23 mi) long road with Gandoh.
Chinta Valley is a valley and a village located 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Bhaderwah town on Bhaderwah-Jai road. It is covered with thick coniferous forests from all sides with a stream flowing through it known as Chinta Nallah. A village called Thuba divides the valley from Bhaderwah.
Lal Draman is a hill station in Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located at a distance of 25 kilometres (16 mi) north from Doda town near Sazan village, covered with lofty deodar and fir trees. A Grameen-cum-Tourism Mela is organised every year in Lal Draman, depicting the cultural programs of Doda district. Thousand of tourists visits there to enjoy this mela. In 2013, construction of roads started in rural areas including Lal Draman. As of 2020, there is only one 23 kilometres (14 mi) road northwest from Doda town towards Bijarni village and a 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north by foot from Bijarni to reach the Lal Draman.
Bhal Padri is a hill station situated above a group of small valleys covered with dense forest located in the Changa, Bhalessa. area of Doda district. It borders Padri Pass, Bhaderwah at a distance of 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) northeast. Rivulets and streams flow through this valley.
Bhalessa is a geographical area in the Doda district of the Jammu region in Jammu and Kashmir. It consists of the Bunjwah and Bhalessa Valleys, and comprises the three Tehsils of Kahara, Chilly Pingal and Gandoh.
Bunjwah is a region and tehsil located in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It comprises nine panchayat and two nayabats; it became a tehsil in 2014.
Padri Top or Padri Pass is a hill station situated 41 kilometres (25 mi) North of Bhaderwah on [interstate link] Bhaderwah–Chamba National Highway. It have 99.7 kilometres (62.0 mi) long meadows and used for adventure sports like snow-skiing in winters and Paragliding in summers. It is the highest Pass on Bhaderwah-Chamba National Highway located between the borders of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
