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Krimchi is site of three of the oldest temples of Jammu. The architecture of the temple shows distinct Greek (Hellenic) influences. Pancheri, a hill resort is a short distance away from here. This is a splendid stone temple complex. A small stream flows below it. Three old temples stand in a row facing east. One of the temples is in ruins. Reflecting a distinct Greek (Hellenic) influences, the temples act as major crowd pullers in the region.

The splendid 'Stone Temple Complex', as it is lovingly called, has a beautiful small stream flowing below it. The three monolithic temples of Krimchi stand in a row facing east, while one of the three now stand in ruins.

The temples resemble the shape of Baij Nath and Linga Raja temple at Bhuvneshawar Orrisa. The main temple is 50 ft high, is decorated with abstract designs and the porch strongly resembles the ancient stone temples of Kashmir. Some beam like stone structures are used in the construction and the rest on massive pillars.Pieces of the sclupture found in the rubble have images of Ganesh, Parvati, Shiva Trimurti and Vishnu.

Krimchi is a tiny village in the Udhampur district of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Travel to Krimchi and explore the natural beauty and the rustic ancient feel of the village of Krimchi that lies on the Northwestern side of Udhampur.

It is said that the temples might have been got constructed by the Kushan ruler on way to Kashmir.

How to Reach: Krimchi lies in the District of Udhampur and one has to reach Udhampur from Jammu to go there. For Udhampur regular Bus Service is available from Jammu General Bus Stand.
Alternatively one can hire private taxi also plying on fixed rates. From Udhampur one has to either take a bus to Krimchi of hire taxi to go there.

On their way to these temples, pilgrims usually stop over at the Sarai Krimchi. At a little distance from Krimchi lies Pancheri, which is a picturesque hill resort and Moungri Cave Shrines, Moungri, Panchari, Udhampur is situated here in Moungri. Tours to Krimchi gives you an opportunity to appreciate the ancient culture and heritage of Jammu.

Krimchi Temples Udhampur-ruins of three ancient temples- Krimchi Temples-sculptures of deities-Ganesh, Shiva and Parvati

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