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JAMMU TOURISM

Jammu is one of the largest cities of Jammu and Kashmir. The winter capital of the state is also known as Jammu Tawi and the City of Temples. Formerly known as Duggardesh, it is one of the three administrative divisions of Jammu and Kashmir, the other two being Kashmir and Ladakh. The terrain is hilly and mountainous. The Pir Panjal Range separates it from the Kashmir Valley and the Himalayas in the east. Jammu is the main economic center of the area.

Jammu serves as the gateway to one of the popular pilgrimages in India, the Vaishno Devi shrine, which is about 64 km from Jammu. There are several other temples like Raghunath Temple and Ranbireshwar Temple are situated around it. ALSO SEE 5 Reasons to Visit Dras in Jammu and Kashmir This Summer

Jammu city

Jammu marks the change between dusty plains of Punjab in the south and Himalayas  in the north. Historians believe that Jammu was founded by Raja Jambu Lochan in 14th century BC. According to a legend, during a hunting trip,  the king was amazed to see a goat and a lion drinking water from the Tawi River.

He ordered the construction of a palace at that very place and the city was built around it. At the time, the city was known as Jambu which later became Jammu later. It finds mention even in the Mahabharata. Excavation in Akhnoor, 32 km from Jammu, has revealed that Jammu was part of the Indus valley civilization. The area of Jammu has witnessed many changes throughout  history due to invasions by the Mughals and the Sikhs before it came under the British. After the Partition, Hari Singh, the ruler of Jammu and Kashmir, joined India.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN JAMMU

There are several accommodation options in Jammu. Upper Gumat Bazar and Chand Nagar provide budget options whereas Vir Marg has many mid-range hotels and the Residency Road has a few luxury hotels. Guest houses and homestays are good options too.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN JAMMU

Residency Road and Vir Marg offer several options for fast food. Eateries specializing in Chinese cuisine can be found near Nehru Park. Other eating options include garden cafes, bakeries and the many inexpensive restaurants that dot the city.

Most hotels have their own restaurants that serve Kashmiri, Indian and Continental cuisine. Sund panjeeri and patisa are a few dishes you much try.

BEST TIME TO VISIT JAMMU

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Jammu is as given below. The best time to visit Jammu is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
January413
February414
MarchBest time617
AprilBest time418
MayBest time1319
JuneBest time1420
JulyBest time1116
AugustBest time1017
SeptemberBest time1118
OctoberBest time1018
November914
December612

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    Srinagar: Terrorists struck in J&K's Pulwama district on Sunday killing a local policeman and injuring a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper.

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    India.com News Desk September 11, 2022, 7:47 pm IST

  • Shocking: Dancer Dies of Heart Attack After Collapsing Midway During Performance in Jammu | Caught on Camera

    An artiste dressed as Goddess Parvati collapsed midway during a stage performance. He died of heart attack.

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  • Low Intensity Earthquake of Magnitude 3.5 Jolts J&K's Katra Region

    Jammu and Kashmir earthquake: The earthquake occurred at 7:52 am with a depth of 10 km below the ground.

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  • Jammu And Kashmir: Associate Professor Commits Suicide In Department of Psychology At University Of Jammu

    Jammu And Kashmir: An associate professor committed suicide in the Department of Psychology at the University of Jammu on Wednesday evening.

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  • Jammu-Srinagar NH Reopens For Light Vehicles; Forecast Of More Rainfall In Next 48 Hours

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