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Public transport timing from 4am to 12 Pm
Route Jammu-Sunderbani- Rajouri-BG ( Bhimber Gali)-Surankote-Poonch
Important dates:Budha Amarnath Yatra period : 06-08-2024 to 16-08-2024
Movement of Chari Mubarakh from Dashnami Akhara Poonch to Budha Amarnath Mandir Mandi : 17-08-2024

Raksha Bandhan Festival Main Mela and function : 19-08-2024

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About The

Shri Budha Amarnath Ji

Swami Budha Amarnath Ji Mandir is situated in between the main belt of Pir Panchal Range at Rajpura Mandi which is 25 kms on the North East of Poonch city. This sacred place is located on the confluence of two gushing streams namely Nallah Gagri and Pulsta river. This place is surrounded by snow bounded lofty peaks, thick belt of fur forests (in the Eastern side), lush green pastures and crystal clear streams. The climate of this attractive and charming spot is very pleasant and cool.The original mandir has been constructed out of with one big stone. There are four doors in the Mandir on the northern, southern, eastern and western sides which indicates that the doors of this shrine are open for all the four varnas.There is a natural Shivlinga of white stone (chakmak) inside the mandir. Number of ancient idols collected there from nearby villages are also installed in the premises of the mandir where were four holy springs near the mandir in the past.At present the water of three springs has been diverted to fourth one which is on the southern side of the mandir. The water of these springs is considered holy from religious point of view. The pilgrims first take bath in this spring and then enter in the mandir for prayers.The main religious function held on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan which is known as MELA SWAMI BUDHA AMARNATH JI FESTIVAL.

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Yatra Officer

Yatra Officer for Poonch

Mr.Bharat Singh Nag

  • 9419164570
  • Project Officer DUDA Poonch
Yatra Officer for Poonch

Dr.Puneet Kar

  • 9419106554
  • Dental Surgeon SDH Surankote
Assistant Yatra Officer for Poonch

Mr. Raj Singh

  • 6006453138
  • BDO NSSB.
Yatra Officer for Mandi

Mr. Sunil Bhatia

  • 9906137164
  • BDO Mandi.
Assistant Yatra Officer for Surankote

Mr. Aquil Naveed

  • 7006737350
  • BDO Surankote.
Assistant Yatra Officer for Mendhar

Mr Shivam Sharma

  • 6006393413
  • BDO Balakote

Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Book

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Free Accommodation Venue at Poonch

Following places have been identified for accommodation of Yatries at Poonch and shall be allotted by Yatra Officer and he will get the arrangements done at the accommodation location. This accommodation is free and shall remain available during Yatra days only. Accommodation at Shri Dashnami Akhara Mandir Poonch and Shri Budha Amarnath Mandi is available round the year for persons visiting Poonch for Darshan of Shri Budha Amarnath ji

Shri Dashnami Akhara Mandir Poonch

Capacity- 700 souls

Municipal Council Community Hall

Capacity- 200 souls

Municipal Council Court Complex

Capacity- 100 souls

Govt. Hr. Sec. School (Girls) Poonch

Capacity- 300 souls

Govt. Hr. Sec. School (Boys) Poonch

Capacity- 200 souls

Shri Navgrah Temple Ajote

Capacity- 200 souls

Shri Khakha Naban Temple Poonch

Capacity- 50 souls

Shri Nath ji Temple Dungus Poonch

Capacity- 50 souls

Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple Poonch

Capacity- 50 souls

Shri Radhe Shyam Temple Poonch

Capacity- 100 souls

Govt. Degree College Poonch (2 Halls)

Capacity- 200 souls

DIET Poonch

Capacity- 200 souls

Govt ITI Poonch

Capacity- 100 souls

G&B Hostel Boys Poonch

Capacity- 100 souls

TRC Poonch

Capacity- 100 souls

Gurdwara Purani Poonch

Capacity- 100 souls

Gurdwara Nangali Sahib

Capacity- 200 souls

Gurdwara Khari Dharamsal

Capacity- 200 souls

Middle School Kamsar

Capacity- 50 souls

High School Zia Ul Uloom

Capacity- 200 souls

GMS Purani Poonch

Capacity- 50 souls

Sports Stadium Poonch

Capacity- 300 souls

Shri Gita Bhawan Poonch

Capacity- 100 souls



Accomodation Venues at Mandi


Shri Budha Amarnath Mandi

Capacity- 700 souls

Besides above there are private hotels and Govt guest houses available in Poonch town where people can stay on payment basis.

How to Reach

District Poonch is connected to other parts of the state / country through Road links only. It is about 240 Km from Jammu, the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir State. As road passes through hilly region the time taken to travel this distance is more than that taken in plain area. The Public transport like Buses, 2×2 Video Coaches, Light Motor Passenger Vehicles etc takes about six-seven hours to reach Poonch from Jammu.

Srinagar, Winter capital of State, is connected through Mughal Road and also via Jammu. Upto Jammu one can consider Rail, Road or Air network. After that one has to travel by road only to reach Poonch. The buses from Jammu are available from 5 am to 12 noon. Other type of public transport is available from 4 am to 12 pm.

At Poonch you can find many hotels. Accommodation at PWD Dak banglow Poonch may also be arranged.

A Road Map from Jammu to Poonch is being provided for the ready reference displays the road route to Poonch from Jammu.

Registration of Yatries

Yatries can register themselves online through the website Multiple Registration Counters will be established at Degree College Ground Poonch for registration of all the Yatries visiting Budha Amarnth Mandir Mandi also.

Sh Joginder Mangol Asstt. Director Handloom Phone no. 8717002602 will be Nodal Officer for registration process. Sh. Bharat Singh Nag Project Officer DUDA Phone No 9419164570 will be assisting in Yatra Registration.