Jammu
Jammu is a prominent historical city and also the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The name Jammu, which was called Jambupur earlier, was derived from its founder Raja Jambulochan. Jammu is one of the major tourist destinations in India. It has Kashmir, Poonch, Ladakh and Doda in close vicinity and famous for its great Vaishno Devi Temple which gets thousands of pilgrims devotees each year.
Tourist attractions in Jammu
There is a lot of spiritual importance of Jammu as some of the most prominent religious sites are present here, which are most frequently visited by devotees from all over the world. Vaishnodevi Mandir has a centuries-old tradition and is well-established among devotees everywhere. Then the Sudh Mahadev Temple, Ranbireshwar Temple, Raghunath Mandir, Martand Sun Temple, and Chara-e-Sharief are also well-known spiritual places to visit.
Things to do in Jammu
Jammu is a beautiful city nestled in the foothills of the empowering Himalayas. It is a land of primeval temples and royal palaces. Jammu boasts of scenic landscapes, lush terrains and a wide variety of the natural world including impeccable valleys and lakes. This place attracts tourists from across the globe to witness its beauty and charm.
Airport in Jammu
Jammu Airport is officially called the Jammu Civil Enclave and it is a civil airport in Jammu, situated 14 km from the International border between India and Pakistan. With five gates and 14 check-in desks, this airport can handle only domestic flights and constitutes various shops, customer query booths and a special desk dedicated to handling the pilgrim’s queries heading to Vaishno Devi Temple.
Airport Address- Jammu Civil Enclave, Jammu Airport, Near Air Force School, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir - 180003
Airport IATA code- IXJ