Riasi is an ancient town in
Rajouri District of
Jammu and Kashmir. It lies in the eastern part of the district and is the ancestral seat of Zorawar Singh, a Dogra warrior who joined the army of Maharaja Gulab Singh of Kashmir as a soldier and later became the Governor of Kishtwar. Riasi is about nine kilometers from Salal.
This place offers a beautiful view of the Chenab River. Riasi is rich in coal, gem stones, gypsum, clay, copper, bauxite, and iron ore.
Riasi Fort, the ruined fort of General Zorawar Singh situated here stands as a living memory of his clashes with the Chinese over Ladakh. A gurdwara with some interesting old frescoes and another 400 m long cave, and Shiv Khori Cave Temple, are the nearby attractions. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine can be approached from Riasi.
One can easily approach Riasi from Tanda. The road to Riasi from Jammu passes through Katra (80 km away).
