Things to do in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir
Akhnoor is a town and municipal committee, near city of Jammu in Jammu district of Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies 28 km away from Jammu city.
5 places to visit in and around Akhnoor, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Akhnoor Fort
Akhnoor Fort is a fort on the right bank of the Chenab River, 28 km from Jammu City. Construction of the fort was started by Raja Tej Singh in 1762 CE and completed by his successor Raja Dhian Singh in 1802.
Wikipedia - 2Manda, Jammu
Manda is a village and an archaeological site in the Jammu district of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India, a region disputed between India and Pakistan. It was excavated by Archaeological Survey of India during 1976-77 by J. P. Joshi.
Wikipedia - 3
- 4Ambaran Buddhist Site Museum
- 5Ambaran Buddhist Site
Best time to visit Akhnoor
Best weather: Oct–Apr.
- Jan14°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb16°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar21°CPleasant, Best months
- Apr27°CPleasant, Best months
- May33°CHot
- Jun35°CHot
- Jul33°CRainy
- Aug31°CRainy
- Sep29°CHot
- Oct25°CPleasant, Best months
- Nov20°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec16°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantHotRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 14°C | 47 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 16°C | 64 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 21°C | 74 mm |
| Apr | Pleasant | 27°C | 54 mm |
| May | Hot | 33°C | 37 mm |
| Jun | Hot | 35°C | 78 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 33°C | 217 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 31°C | 192 mm |
| Sep | Hot | 29°C | 75 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 25°C | 19 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 20°C | 18 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 16°C | 25 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER, adjusted for the town's height (301 m). Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Akhnoor
- Nearest railway station: Jammu Tawi (JAT), 25 km away.
- Nearest airport: Jammu Airport (IXJ), 25 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Akhnoor costs
- Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Akhnoor is not included.
Compare Akhnoor with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akhnoor | – | Oct–Apr | 5 |
| Sidhra | 21 km | Oct–Apr | 10 |
| Jammu | 22 km | Sep–Apr | 16 |
| Katra | 21 km | Aug–Apr | 8 |
| Udhampur | 37 km | Aug–Apr | 6 |
Distances in a straight line from Akhnoor; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Akhnoor?
The best known are Akhnoor Fort, Manda, Jammu, Jambu zoo, Ambaran Buddhist Site Museum, Ambaran Buddhist Site.
When is the best time to visit Akhnoor?
Best weather: Oct–Apr.
How do I reach Akhnoor?
Nearest railway station: Jammu Tawi (JAT), 25 km away. Nearest airport: Jammu Airport (IXJ), 25 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Akhnoor cost?
Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Akhnoor is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.