The Forest Rest House is located on the bank of river Sewa near Shakti Mandir of Bani area of District Kathua, which is 1296 Meter above the mean sea level. The area is surrounded by the lush green forests of Deodar, Oak, and Rhododendron etc. The temperature of the area is very pleasant which receives the Monsoon rains as well as the snowfall during the winters. The boundaries of the Bani area are connected with the famous Baderwah town of District Doda. The important attractions of the area are Sewa River, Gatti Dam, Sarthal Tourist spot & Meadows and coniferous forests of Dhaggar. The Double Storey building was established during the year 2004-05

Geo-reference of the site: E= 075⁰ 48’ 55.7” N= 32⁰ 42’38.7”

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