Popularly known for its temples and shrines, the city of Jammu is visited by scores of travellers every year. While travelling in this city, travellers will notice that this city has hilly terrain in some areas and flat plain terrain in the rest of the areas. Situated on the banks of River Tapi, Jammu is known to have a lot of historical significance. This city has been named after the 9th-century ruler Jambu. Geographically, this city is situated in the middle of the Himalayan ranges and is surrounded by the snow-covered Pir Panjal mountains.
Things to do in Jammu
Travellers can do numerous things while visiting Jammu. While visiting Jammu, tourists can visit the Dogra Art museum inside the Mubarak Mandi Palace and have a glance at the ancient items such as manuscripts, artefacts, royal embellishments. Travellers can also do boating in Mansar Lake and get mesmerised by the picturesque views from the lake.
Tourist attractions in Jammu
Jammu has many tourist attractions. The ancient Bahu Fort which is situated on the banks of Tapi River and built by Raja Bahu Lochan, is a must-visit place of interest. This fort features nice-looking terrace gardens and a temple dedicated to goddess Kali. The Peer Kho Cave is the oldest temple of Jammu which was built in the 15th century under the rule of Raja Ajaib Dev. The Manda Zoo features animals such as Hog deer, porcupine, leopard, barn owl, sambhar, python and black partridge.
Places to shop in Jammu
Jammu features several places to shop for street shoppers. Some of the well-known markets of Jammu include Hari Market, Gole Market and Raghunath Bazaar. In these markets, travellers will get to shop for handicrafts, jewellery, cloth fabrics and footwear.
Best time to visit
The ideal time to visit Jammu is between September and March.
Modes of transport
Taxis, autos and local buses are the best modes of transport for travelling in Jammu. For travelling shorter distances in the city, travellers can opt to hire cycle-rickshaws.
Weather in Jammu
Jammu’s weather becomes extremely hot during the summer. The weather is cold and pleasant during the winter.
Airport in Jammu
IndiGo offers domestic flights to and from Jammu Civil Enclave (IATA: IXJ). To know more, visit the flight schedule page on IndiGo’s official website(www.goindigo.in).