Jamwant Gufa Peer Kho Mandir
An historical place from Ramayana, Jamvant ji had meditated here and shivlinga in the form of Rudraksh emerged. It is also said there’s a cave that leads 300kms to Amarnath Gufa directly and there were about 9 pilgrim who made it through there.
Although the cave is now closed for 200 years now.
There are about 3 caves inside the temple where one have access.
P.s- take a round trip auto as you may find none here or you can take the ropeway to Bahu Fort costs about 350 per person.
Location: Peer Kho, Pakki Dhaki, Old Heritage City, Jammu
Peer Kho Cave Temple, otherwise known as the Jamwant Cave, is situated in proximity to the Tawi river. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god of destruction, Shiva, while Swayambhu ‘Shiva Lingam’ is the presiding deity.Considered to be one of the most ancient shrines of the region, the Peer Kho Cave Temple is situated in the midst of an acacia forest. Locals believe that the temple acts as a gateway to other pilgrimage shrines and caves located outside India.
Peer Kho Cave Temple, otherwise known as the Jamwant Cave, is situated in proximity to the Tawi river. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god of destruction, Shiva, while Swayambhu ‘Shiva Lingam’ is the presiding deity.Considered to be one of the most ancient shrines of the region, the Peer Kho Cave Temple is situated in the midst of an acacia forest. Locals believe that the temple acts as a gateway to other pilgrimage shrines and caves located outside India.
This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva ek mukhi rudraksha. The work peer means guru and kho means cave. The cave was a divine place where shree Jamvant from ramayana use to mediate. He has mediated and lord Shiva blessed him with ek mukhi rudraksha which is placed at this place. The place has two more connecting caves which you can visit.
