Akhnoor India

Location : In the state of Jammu & Kashmir, set 32 km from Jammu. Akhnoor

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.