BALIDAN BHAWAN, RAJOURI- JAMMU

Balidan Bhawan is one of the popular tourist attractio ns in Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated in Gujjar Mandi Chowk in the Rajouri Town. The Bhawan, also known by the name of War memorial, was built in the memory of the civilians who lost their lives during Indo-Pak War in 1947-48. The massacre took place during the festival of lights-Diwali. The Pakistani forces took over the place in the absence of Indian Army. Finally in 1948 during the Baisakhi Festival, Indian forces succeeded to liberate the town. The martyrs of the war are honored at this memorial site and hence, got the name of Balidan Bhawan.

Balidan Bhawan Rajouri

Fort and Palaces – J & K

• Amar Mahal Palace – Jammu
• Hari Niwas Palace – Jammu
• Mubarak Mandi Palace – Jammu
• Bahu Fort – Jammu
• Akhoor Fort – Jammu
• Ramnagar Fort – Jammu
• Sheesh Mahal Ramnagar – Jammu
• Bhimgarh Fort – Jammu
• Poonch Fort – Jammu
• Basohli Fort – Jammu
• Dharnidhar Fort – Jammu
• Gulab Bhawan – Srinagar
• Sher Garhi Palace – Srinagar
• Srinagar Fortress – Srinagar
• Leh Palace – Leh
• Hari Parbat Fort – Srinagar
• Chingus Fort – J & K
• Hiranagar Fort – Jammu