Where is Jammu?
The city of Jammu is located in the southwestern part of Jammu and Kasmir
state, bordering Kashmir valley to the north, Ladakh to the east, Himachal
Pradesh to the south and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir to the west.
What is the city famous for?
Jammu is famous as the winter capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Apart from that it is also known as the 'City of Temples'.
How will you gain access?
Jammu Aiprort (8 km from city centre) operates domestic flights connecting
Jammu to Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh and Srinagar. Jammu Tawi (5 km from
city centre) is an important railhead of the Northern Railways. There are
Express trains connecting Jammu to cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai,
Kolkata and Amritsar. The city is well connected also by road to all the
major parts of the country.
What does the climate say?
Jammu has a subtropical climate. Summers are dry and hot with temperature
rising up to 45 degrees centigrade. During the winter months, the
temperature drops down to around 4 degrees centigrade.
What
magnetises people?
» Peer Khoh
Peer Khoh, 3.5 km from Jammu, is a popular cave shrine. It is renowned for
the Shivalingam that is enshrined here. Myth goes that there are underground
pathways leading to numerous other cave shrines in and out of the country.
» Ranbireshwar Temple
The Ranbireshwar Temple was erected by Maharaj Rajbir Singh in 1883. The
temple stands in dedication to Lord Shiva. It houses 12 crystal Shivaligams
that surround a 7.5 feet high central Lingam.
» Raghunath Temple
Dedicated to Lord Rama, the Raghunath Temple is located in the city centre.
Maharaja Gulab Singh, founder of the kingdom of Jammu and Kashmir, began
intricate work on the temple in 1835. It was his son Mharaja Ranbir Singh
who accomplished the task in 1860.
» Bahu Fort
Bahu Fort is considered to be the oldest structure in Jammu. This 3000-year
old fort stands on the left bank of River Tawi.
» Peer Baba
It is the tomb of the Muslim saint Peer Buddhan Ali Shah. Every Thirsday a
large number of devotees, from all communities, arrive here to pay homage
and to seek blessings from the saint.
» Trekking and Skiing
Trekking and skiing are other key attractions of the place. These sports
activities form a part and parcel of the tourism industry of the Jammu
region. The great slopes of the area attract skiers from all around. Kud and
Sanasar are fine skiing destinations.
Which are the nearby hotels?
Hotel
Asia Jammu Tawi (4 km from Jammu Airport) is a 4-star with facilities like
well appointed rooms, banquet hall and restaurant providing finest India,
Kashmiri, Chinese and Continental cuisine. Hotel Mansar (5 km from Jammu
Airport) is a 3-star providing all the basic amenities. Hari Niwas Palace
Hotel (10 km from Jammu Airport) is another 3-star that promises a pleasant
stay.
Where should you shop?
The arts and crafts of Jammu and Kashmir are famous allover. The Shatoosh
and the Pashmina shawls are best buys for the visitors and the tourists. The
traditional handicrafts of the place can be had at Vir Market, Raghunath
Bazaar and Hari Market.
