Jai Valley
Jai the Everlasting Green Valley lies on the North East of Bhadarwah town about 32 Kms. away connected to the town by beautiful Bhadarwah-Jai Link Road.
How to reach:
Since Jai Valley has no direct air or rail services, the journey is by road (and partially local transport).
District Doda
Here is a standard route:
Start from Jammu or your nearest major hub
The nearest airport is Jammu Airport.
The nearest major railway station is Jammu Tawi (or Udhampur for broader connectivity)
Jammu → Udhampur → Batote → Pul Doda → Bhaderwah
Jammu to Udhampur (about 65 km via NH-1A)
Udhampur to Batote (≈ 55 km)
Batote to Pul Doda (≈ 50 km)
Pul Doda to Bhaderwah (≈ 30 km)
Bhaderwah → Jai Valley
From Bhaderwah, take the Bhaderwah–Chinta–Jai Road for ~32 km (through Nakshri, Balote, Bhalra, Chinta Valley) to reach Jai.
Alternate roads:
Gandoh–Jai road (≈ 37 km) — less developed in many parts.
Kahara–Jai road (≈ 27 km) — currently under development or not fully surfaced.
🌄 Location: 32 km from Bhaderwah town, Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir.
🚗 How to Reach:
Nearest Airport: Jammu (200 km)
Nearest Railway Station: Udhampur (120 km)
Route: Jammu → Udhampur → Batote → Pul Doda → Bhaderwah → Chinta → Jai Valley
🕒 Travel Time: ~6–7 hrs from Jammu to Bhaderwah, +1 hr to Jai.
📅 Best Time to Visit: April – October (lush meadows, streams, camping).
❄️ Winter: Heavy snowfall, ideal for snow activities (Dec–Feb).
🌿 Highlights: Meadows, pine forests, river stream, trekking, local huts, and peace away from crowds.
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