Basohli (formerly Vishwasthali) is the name of tehsil and town in Kathua district in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is situated on the right bank of the River Ravi, at an altitude of 1876 ft. The town was founded by Raja Bhupat Pal sometime in 1635.

Basohli is a rural and hilly town situated on the right bank of River Ravi in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. Founded in 1635 by Raja Bhupat Pal, Basohli is most famous for the art of Pahari miniatures known as Basohli Paintings and exquisite Pashmina shawls.

Jan 23, 2025 · Basohli is a small town and is a Tehsil Headquarter. It is situated on the right bank of River Ravi at an altitude of 1876 ft. It is founded by Raja Bhupat Pal sometimes in 1635. It was known for magnificient places which are now in ruins and miniatures paintings (Basohli Paintings). It is new emerging tourist spot in middle Himalayas.

Basohli, a simple town in the Jammu region, was the cradle of Pahari paintings. It gave birth to a unique style of miniature paintings that witnessed a fusion of mythology and traditional folk art. It was under Sangram Pal (1635-1673) and later Kirpal Pal …

Oct 3, 2021 · Developed in the foothills of Western Himalayas in Jammu and Punjab States, Basohli paintings are widely associated with the regime of Raja Kirpal Pal who was the first to honour artists and engage them in rendering Rasamanjari series into art form.

Aug 8, 2019 · Jammu's Basohli was once the home to Sanskrit scholars, Pashmina silk weavers and Ayurveda practitioners. We drive towards the arterial Jammu-Pathankot highway and begin our ascent...

The remnants of Bsohli Fort are situated in Basohli city, 125 km away from Jammu. This is the place that globally known for Pahari School of paintings. The architecture of monumental complex of Basohli has gained international importance and earned a title for being 'Wonders of Hills" by one renowned international traveler.

Oct 11, 2024 · Basohli painting, an exquisite form of Indian miniature painting, originated from the town of Basohli in the Kathua district of Jammu, nestled in the foothills of the Shivalik range. Known for its vivid colors, intricate detailing, and religious themes, Basohli painting holds a unique place in Indian art history.

May 28, 2022 · The hill town of Basohli, around 80 kilometers from Jammu & Kashmir, is the birthplace of this painting style. Basohli is a metaphor for a bold, rich, elegant, and unorthodox, imprinted in the books of history.

Basohli (formerly Vishwasthali) is a town near Kathua in Kathua district in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is situated on the right bank of the River Ravi, at an altitude of 1876 ft. The town was founded by Raja Bhupat Pal sometime in 1635.