Jammu is the largest city in the Jammu district. It is also the winter capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The city is surrounded by Himalayan Mountains to the north and the fertile plains to the south. The city is known for its numerous temples, which attract a large number of tourists every year.
Jammu is believed to have come into existence during 900 CE. The city also finds mention in the chronicles of Timur the Lame, a central Asian invader who invaded India sometime in 1398. The largest industry in Jammu is tourism. The city also has the second last railway terminal in the northern part of India.
Tourist attractions in Jammu
Popular tourist attractions in Jammu include Hari Parbat Fort, Vaishno Devi Temple, Raghunath Mandir, Martand Sun Temple, Bahu Fort, Bagh-E-Bahu, Peer Kho Cave Temple, Ranbir Canal, Amar Mahal Palace Museum, Mubarak Mandi Palace and Purani Mandi.
Places to shop in Jammu
Jammu is popular for its pashmina shawls, paper machie art and carved walnut woodwork. If you like shopping you should head over to popular shopping destinations in Jammu such as Raghunath Bazaar, Kashmir Government Arts Emporium, Bahu Plaza, City Square Mall, JDA Complex, Poshish, Wave Mall, Gole Market and Hari Market.
Modes of transport
Jammu is well-connected by road and rail to the rest of the country. The local bus network is strong and connects all parts of the city. Auto-rickshaws are the fastest way of getting around in the city. You can also hire local cabs for travelling around Jammu.
Weather in Jammu
Jammu has a humid subtropical climate. It has hot summers and cold winters. Summer temperatures can go up to 46°C whereas winter temperatures can fall to 4°C. During the monsoon, the city sees heavy downpours.
Airport in Jammu
Jammu Airport (IATA: IXJ) is located around 8 km from the city. IndiGo operates several non-stop flights to Delhi and Srinagar daily from Jammu. For information on seat availability on these flights, visit IndiGo’s website.