PEER KHOPeer Kho is a cave temple located on the circular road in Jammu, just 3.5 km away from city center. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple has a naturally formed Shiva lingam. Commonly referred as cave temple, Peer Kho houses two natural caves. It is also called as ‘Jamvant Cave’ as it is said to believe that Ramayan character ‘Jamvant’ (the Beer God) meditated in this cave. Devotees throng the temple on Poormina, Amavasya and Ekadashi of every month. During Shivratri, Purnima and Raksha Bandhan, some important festivals held in this temple.
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