Asikni Bhadarkashi Utsav

The Directorate of Tourism Jammu in collaboration with Indian Army, District Administration, Doda Bhaderwah Tourism Development Authority and JKAACL is organizing Asikni Bhadarkashi Utsav on 24.02.2023 amp;amp; 25.02.2023. The festival includes activities like Zip lining, Snow cycling, Skiing, Skating, White water Rafting, Snow cricket and Football, Paragliding, Snow trekking, Chenab ki Awaaz, Snow scooter, Snow Sledging, cultural Bonanza, Traditional Fashion show of local areas and allied adventure activities. Besides, Live performance of Kabul Bhukhari/White water Rafting at Shibnote are some of the added attractions of aforementioned festival. Bhaderwah is a valley bewitching natural beauty and panoramic vistas offering to tourists a variety of beautiful landscapes, colourful local fairs, joyous festival mood and unique mosaic of culture. Central to beauty of this saucer valley are the deodar and kail forests and River Neeru. Its distinctive moods change with the seasons. In winters the valley is carpeted with snow and in summer and springs it is ablaze with colours of the flowers that blossom all over the place. A full majestic view of the sylvan Bhaderwah valley with snow – capped background makes visitors fall in love with Bhaderwah. Its ancient name was Bhaderkashi, on the name of Goddess Bahderkaali. The major tourist locales are Jai Valley, Padritop, Kailashkund, chinta Valley, Khellani top and Temple of "Rausher Mata" on mountain top overlooking majestic Jantron Dhar and Seoj Dhar. The temple is the presiding deity of populace of Tehsil Chirala and adjoining villages. The festival is an opportunity to experience the warm hospitality of Jamp;K alongwith exploring the potential of adventure which Bhaderwah has. During the festival it is for sure that Bhaderwah will be at its cultural and traditional best.