01 Day Jammu Heritage Festival at Bhimgarh Fort

The Directorate of Tourism, Jammu has organized a mega one day Jammu Baisakhi
Festival at Bhimgarh Fort, Reasi on 13.04.2022. The event is a confluence of local Dogri art,
ethnic cuisines, cultural performances, local craft, live pottery making, ethnic dress display and
many fun activities to engage the visiting tourists and showcase indigenous culture with other
engaging activities during the Baisakhi Celebrations.

DDC Chairman Reasi Sh. Saraf Singh Nag along with Deputy Commissioner, Reasi
Smt. Babila Rakhwal, JKAS inaugurated the Jammu Heritage Festival at Bhimgarh Fort, Reasi
on 13.04.2022. SSP Reasi Sh. Amit Gupta, JKPS also graced the occasion with other
dignitaries. The festival started with the remembrance to the great General Zorawar Singh
followed by Heritage Walk, Nukkad Natak by Vomedh, Heritage Exhibition, Dogri Folk Dances,
Tagline Competition, Local Celebrity Performances, Food and Departmental stalls amongst
other engaging performances by local artists. The main attraction of the inaugural day was the
musical evening along with Singing performance by Varsha Jamwal, Standup Comedy, Bangra
Dance, and Performance by Saptak Band which was appreciated by all the tourists.

The Directorate of Tourism, Jammu in collaboration with District Administration, Reasi
intends to showcase local art, culture, artifacts, ethnic food to the tourists visiting the darbar of
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi in Trikuta hills, during the said event and have a wholesome experience
of Music, Dance, Fun Activities and Adventure indulgences. Many activities have been planned
and put in place for engagement of tourists of all age groups. The festival is a major attraction
for the tourists who visit Katra Shivkhori Circuit throughout the year and enjoy the scenic beauty
of the region with Dance-Music-Adventure fest.

The Inauguration Ceremony was attended by Dy. Director Tourism Publicity, Jammu Sh.
Naresh Kumar JKAS, ADT Katra Ms. Ambika Bali JKAS amongst other officers/officials of the
Tourism Department, Jammu and District Administration, Reasi.

Large number of tourists from all over India especially U.P, Gujarat, Kolkata, Punjab,
Karnataka thronged the main venue at Bhimgarh Fort and enjoyed all the activities during the
said event. The tourists appreciated the efforts of Tourism Department for re-starting the tourism
activities in the region and making elaborate arrangements for celebration of Heritage Festival
at Bhimgarh Fort. There is huge rush of tourists at Katra Shivkhori Circuit and tourist footfall is
increasing which shall continue for the coming days. However, the said event is being managed
by the Tourism Department while observing and following all the protocols which are in place
regarding COVID-19.