Jammu

Location: North India
Climate:
Summers: 40⁰C (Maximum), 23⁰C (Minimum)
Winters: 26⁰C (Maximum), 4⁰C (Minimum)
Best Time to Visit: March to October
Nearest Airport: Satwari Airport, Jammu
Nearest Railhead: Jammu Tawi
Must Visits: Vaishno Devi Shrine, Bahu Fort, Raghunath Temple, Mubarak Mandi Palace, Manasar lake, Aquarium Bagh-I-Bahu
Language Spoken: Dogri, Poonchi, Gojri, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Mirpuri, Kotli, English
STD Code: 0191

Jammu, shines as a big jewel engraved to India’s crown state of Jammu & Kashmir. Also referred to as the ‘Temple City of India’, Jammu, is a popular pilgrim and tourist destination located at the banks of River Tawi. It has heterogeneity in terms of region and culture. The southern region of Jammu borders with Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, while the northern region with an altitude ranging from 2000-4000 meters borders with Kashmir and its districts of Basoli, Reasi, and parts of Rajouri, and the eastern region has Ladakh for company. It is also culturally rich with many festivals and seasons celebrated by the residents comprised of Dogras, Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs. It is the largest city in Jammu and is also the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the most flocked place in terms of business, economics and tourism.

Popular belief among the locals has it that Jammu was founded by Raja Jambu Lochan in 14th century BC, after he witnessed a lion and a goat drinking water at the same place on the banks of River Tawi and gave up his hunting expedition. Recounting the whole experience, he ordered that a palace be built at the site, for it was definitely a place of peace and tranquility. Susequently, a city was formed around the palace and was known as Jambu Nagar, which later changed to Jammu. Jammu’s name has also being mentioned in the ancient book of Mahabharata time and again. Some historical and archeological evidences also suggest that Jammu was an integral part of Harappa civilization. Many monuments, castles and forts situated on the hilltops, with a unique mix of Mughal and Hindu architectural styles are still there to pay homage to Jammu’s historical inheritance.

Jammu is as renowned for its pilgrim attraction as it is popular for other tourist attractions and adventure sports. Every year, hordes of devotees flock to Mata Vaishno Devi Temple and shrines like Gauri Kund Temple, Raghunath Temple, Peer Kho Cave, and Shivkhori. And tourist places like Patnitop, Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary, Aquarium Bagh-I-Bahu, Manasar Lake, and Bahu Fort remain the centre of attraction almost all round the year. Adventure lovers can too have their share of fun with trekking, rafting, paragliding, skiing, mountaineering, and simple nature walks. Approximately 600 km away from the national capital of Delhi, it is well linked by roads through National Highway 1A, with daily bus services available from many cities like Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Shimla, Manali, Haridwar etc. It is also well linked through railways (Jammu Tawi Station) and airways (Satwari Airport). So, whether you’re a devotee or an adventure sports lover, Jammu is the place for you.

Best Time To Visit Jammu
Located in the northern tip of India and hemmed by Kashmir on the north and Punjab to its south, the �City of Temples� Jammu beckons every tourist to come and explore its divine ambience. A string of holy shrines and the gleaming mosques

History Of Jammu
Known for its natural beauty and striking temples, Jammu has a major role in making Indian history gleam with pride. Once the seat of famous Dogra dynasty, today Jammu enjoys the status of an administrative division

How To Reach Jammu
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