Plota lists 14 curated places in Samba, including Zamindara Dhaba, Mansar Lake and Chichi Mata Temple.
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Iconic Spots & Secret Corners in Samba
Shri Narsingh Dev Ji Temple
A centuries-old Lord Vishnu temple in Ghagwal featuring a central holy pond, Maa Annapurna shrine, and lively annual religious fairs. (Source: https://samba.gov.in/tourist-places/)
Tealogy Café
A popular tea-focused spot in Samba town known for its signature kulhad chai, flavored teas, crispy fries, and casual quick bites. (Source: https://tealogy.in/tea-cafe-franchise-jammu)
Baba Sidh Goria Nath Ji
A revered shrine around the Devasthal sarovar in Swankha, said to mark where Baba Sidh Goria Nath attained salvation, with several smaller temples including a Shiva shrine set around the holy pond.
Zamindara Dhaba, Bari Brahmana
A dhaba-style highway stop on NH-44 famous for its home-style Punjabi dal and sweet lassi, a long-running favourite for travellers passing through Samba.
Devsathan Baba Shivo Goran
A centuries-old Shiva shrine tucked into the interior villages of Samba, reached by a scenic offbeat drive and known for its calm, uncrowded atmosphere.
Chichi Mata Temple
A well-known Durga shrine on the highway opposite the Basantar river, drawing large crowds during Navratra with a fair-like atmosphere for kids.
Events & Experiences in Samba
Local Collectives in Samba
Frequently Asked Questions about Samba
What are the best things to do in Samba?
Plota's curated picks in Samba include Zamindara Dhaba (Rooftop & Dining, Bari Brahmana, Samba), Mansar Lake (Nature & Trails, Mansar, Samba), Chichi Mata Temple (Heritage & Culture, Darui, Samba), Purmandal Temple Complex (Heritage & Culture, Purmandal, Samba) and Baba Sidh Goria Shrine (Heritage & Culture, Swankha, Vijaypur, Samba).
Where can I find good cafés in Samba?
Plota lists 2 cafés in Samba, including Tealogy Café and Tealogy Café, Samba.
What kinds of places are there in Samba?
Plota's Samba guide covers 5 heritage & culture, 1 rooftop & dining, 1 nature & trails and 1 specialty café.
All 14 places in Samba
- Zamindara Dhaba · Rooftop & Dining
- Mansar Lake · Nature & Trails
- Chichi Mata Temple · Heritage & Culture
- Purmandal Temple Complex · Heritage & Culture
- Baba Sidh Goria Shrine · Heritage & Culture
- Utterbehni Temple · Heritage & Culture
- Shri Narsingh Dev Ji Temple · Heritage & Culture
- Tealogy Café · Specialty Café
- Baba Sidh Goria Nath Ji · Temple & Sacred Pond
- Zamindara Dhaba, Bari Brahmana · Highway Dhaba
- Devsathan Baba Shivo Goran · Hidden Gem Temple
- Chichi Mata Temple · Popular Temple
- Tealogy Café, Samba · Specialty Tea Café
- Surinsar Lake · Sacred Lake