The city of Jammu is located in the southernmost part of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This historical city is surrounded by the snow-capped Pir Panjal Mountains. It falls in the middle of the Himalayan range in the north and the northern plains. While travelling in and around the city, travellers will witness both hilly terrain and flat plain terrain. The terrain of this city is intersected by the Shivalik Hills from east to west and rivers such as Tawi, Chenab and Ravi in the rest of the region.
Jammu was founded by Raja Jambu Lochan in 14th century, who constructed the Bahu Fort on the banks of the River Tawi. According to the excavations conducted around 32 km away from Jammu in the Aknoor city, it has been founded to date back to the times of the Harrapan Civilisation as remains of Maurya and Gupta dynasties have been found here.
Things to do in Jammu
Jammu is mostly visited by scores of devotees, who trek to the sacred pilgrim site of Vaishno Devi Temple. While visiting this place, one can shop at Ragunath Bazaar and try out the popular sweet delicacies like chocolate barfi and sund panjeeri from famous sweets shops such as Pahalwan di Hatti and Amritsar di Hatti. Also, you can buy electronic gadgets and modern amenities at Gole Market in Gandhinagar.
Tourist attractions in Jammu
Jammu has many tourist spots which are worth exploring. Some of the popular tourist spots are Bahu Fort, Mubarak Mandi Palace, Mansar Lake, Amar Mahal Museum, Akhnoor Fort, Dogra Art Museum, Bagh-e-Bahu, Surinsar Lake and Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary.
Places to shop in Jammu
Jammu is famous for many other things such as handicrafts, handlooms and dry fruits. The Raghunath Bazaar is the main market of Jammu where people can do complete shopping. Other popular shopping spots include Hari Market, Poshish, Jain Bazaar and Boota Ram Market.
Best time to visit Jammu
The ideal time to visit Jammu is between September and March. The air becomes cold and chilly during this time.
Modes of transport
Jammu is well-connected by rail and road. Travellers may also like to travel in reserved buses and taxis while travelling in and across this city.
Weather in Jammu
The climate of Jammu becomes immensely hot during summers as the temperature can rise up to 45-48 degree Celsius. During winters, the weather gets pleasant and cold.
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.